WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that new federal regulations designed to improve safety for the motoring public by reducing truck driver fatigue took full effect today, July 1, 2013. “Safety is our highest priority,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. [Read More…]
Day: July 1, 2013
Tell EPA Today to Reject More Glyphosate Before Comment Period Closes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is poised to raise the allowable limits of the herbicide glyphosate (Roundup) in certain food commodities like carrots, sweet potato, and mustard seeds. The public comment period ends today at midnight. (See instructions below on sending your comment to EPA.)[Read More…]
ACLU Stands With Texas Women
AUSTIN, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas are in Austin today as the state legislature begins a second special session called by Gov. Rick Perry in a continuing fight over sweeping abortion restrictions. Thousands of Texans are expected to rally at the state[Read More…]
Fourth of July and Summer Safety Health Tips
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. As we head into the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck reminds us of the following health tips to help avoid injury and illness during the summer. FOOD SAFETY – for cookouts and picnics, temperature is key to avoiding[Read More…]
Governor Kitzhaber Statement on Failure of Transportation Package in Washington Legislature
Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement yesterday after the Washington Legislature failed to pass a transportation package: “I am extremely disappointed that our legislative partners in the Washington State Senate failed to address the clear and present safety and economic need for this essential I-5 bridge. I[Read More…]
Illinois Pension Debt Continues to Grow by Millions Daily in New Fiscal Year
Despite Quinn’s Honest Budgeting, Taxpayers will Continue to Pay a Costly Price of $5 Million a Day for Inaction on Pension Reform CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2013. In advance of the new Fiscal Year 14 which starts Monday, July 1, the state of Illinois released its latest projection of the growth in[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Hagel on the 40th Anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. Forty years ago today, the Department of Defense implemented one of the most consequential and far-reaching changes in the history of America’s armed forces with the establishment of the all-volunteer force. In commemorating the birth of our modern military, we recognize and thank the millions of[Read More…]
DoD Identified Casualties June 12 through June 30
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. The Department of Defense announced the following military casualties for the period June 12 through June 30: On June 12 the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 8, in Sharana, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered from small arms fire received[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, and Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se Before Their Meeting
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Minister Kishida, thank you for hosting us. And Minister Yun, thank you very much. I want to thank you both for our meetings in your respective countries, and I want to congratulate Minister Yun on his visit with his President – President[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the U.S.-ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei–(ENEWSPF)–July 1, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER WUNNA MAUNG LWIN: Your Royal Highness, Mr. Co-chair, excellencies, a very good morning. With the permission of Mr. Co-chair, I wish to announce that the ASEAN-U.S. Ministerial Meeting commenced. At the outset, I wish to exchange on behalf of my ASEAN colleagues,[Read More…]
