Day: May 6, 2013

How to Make Factory Conditions Better

After years of research into global production systems, an MIT political scientist is convinced that government, not just the private sector, must help keep workers safe. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.  April’s factory collapse in Bangladesh, which killed more than 400 people, has renewed public debate over working conditions in[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Vetoes Electric Rate Hike Bill

Senate Bill 9 Would Undermine Electric Utility Oversight; Hike Electric Rates for Consumers and Businesses Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed Senate Bill 9, which would have allowed Illinois’ large electric utilities to undermine the state’s oversight and enact an estimated $70 million rate hike. The[Read More…]

Adventist Health Pays United States and State of California $14.1 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. Adventist Health System/West, dba Adventist Health, and its affiliated hospital White Memorial Medical Center have agreed to pay the United States and the state of California $14.1 million to settle claims that they violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced on Friday.   Adventist Health[Read More…]

Learn How to Take Control of Summer Electricity Costs at the ComEd Residential Real-Time Pricing Program Energy Workshop

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2013. On Wednesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive, representatives from CNT Energy will discuss how to keep summer electricity bills under control through ComEd’s Residential Real-Time Pricing (RRTP) program. Participants at this workshop will: Get tips on managing[Read More…]

Nationwide GE Labeling Bill Introduced into both Chambers of Congress

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013.   On Wednesday April 24, Senator Barbra Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Peter Defazio (D-OR) introduced companion legislation that would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to “clearly label” all genetically engineered (GE) whole and processed foods, including fish and other seafood. The bills, the Genetically Engineered[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 6, 2013

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a senior Taliban leader and one other insurgent during an operation in Khugyani district, Nangarhar province, today. The leader is responsible for a wide range of insurgent activities in Khugyani district. He has planned and directed assassinations against[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Three Air Force Casualties, May 5, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of three airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died May 3, near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, in the crash of a KC-135 aircraft.  The airmen were assigned to the 93rd Air Refueling Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.[Read More…]

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