WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Acting Secretary of Labor Seth D. Harris issued the following statement about the April 2013 Employment Situation report released today: “This morning’s report shows that the economy added 165,000 total nonfarm jobs in April, and the unemployment rate dipped to 7.5 percent, a four-year low. That means[Read More…]
Day: May 3, 2013
Presente.org and Sierra Club Call on FWD.Us to Stop Pushing Dirty Energy in the Name of Immigration Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Last week, FWD.Us released two television ads praising sitting U.S. Senators Mark Begich (D-AK) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC) for their support of dirty fuel projects like the Keystone XL pipeline and drilling in America’s Arctic. Founded by leading tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and[Read More…]
Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 – 2013 FJ Cruiser Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. SUMMARY: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to[Read More…]
Prime Minister David Cameron Joins Sir Ka-shing Li for Launch of £90m Initiative in Big Data and Drug Discovery at Oxford University
‘Big data’ to revolutionise healthcare Radical boost for drug discovery UK–(ENEWSPF)–03 May 2013. The Prime Minister, David Cameron, was at Oxford University today to mark the launch of a centre that will put the UK at the forefront of revolutionising healthcare through ‘big data’ and better drug discovery. The new[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Economist Adam Hersh on April 2013 Jobs Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Today Center for American Progress Economist Adam Hersh issued the following reaction to the announcement of April’s employment figures: With 165,000 new jobs added in April, Americans can breathe a momentary sigh of relief. But the unemployment rate remains basically unchanged and—of those we count—nearly 12[Read More…]
The United States is Trailing Other Countries on Early Education Investment and Enrollment
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Compared to other developed nations, the United States lags far behind on preschool access, quality, and investment, according to a new analysis released yesterday by the Center for American Progress. The United States enrolls only 69 percent of 4-year-old children in early education, trailing more than[Read More…]
EPA to Award Over a Half Billion in Funding to Areas Impacted by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York
Funding will Help Upgrade Wastewater and Drinking Water Facilities Damaged by Sandy WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) yesterday announced that it will provide grants of $340 million to the state of New York and $229 million to the state of New Jersey for improvements to wastewater[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Pena Nieto of Mexico in a Joint Press Conference, May 2, 2013
Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013 – 4:24 P.M. CDT PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO: (As interpreted.) Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon, everyone. First and foremost, after the bilateral meeting, I would like to extend the warmest welcome to President Barack Obama, his team joining him. Once again, we would like to welcome[Read More…]
At Williams Elementary, Middle School Students, Parents Hold Sit-in Demonstration to Protest School Closing
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013 – 10 a.m. Sixty-five students and five parents are assembled inside the hallway of Williams Elementary School and Williams Middle School at 2710 S Dearborn to protest the Chicago Public Schools proposal to close Williams Elem and Williams Middle School with students to be transferred to Drake[Read More…]
April Payroll Employment Increases by 165,000; Unemployment Rate Changes Little (7.5%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in April, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 7.5 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in professional and business services, food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care. Household Survey[Read More…]
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