Agency Failed to Review Tar Sands Pipeline Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Today the Sierra Club and National Wildlife Federation filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Washington D.C. challenging the approval of Enbridge’s Flanagan South tar sands pipeline by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies.[Read More…]
Day: August 23, 2013
Silence In the Sky – But Why?
UK–(ENEWSPF)–23 August 203. Scientists as eminent as Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan have long believed that humans will one day colonise the universe. But how easy would it be, why would we want to, and why haven’t we seen any evidence of other life forms making their own bids for[Read More…]
Yellowstone Bison Arrive at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Return of iconic animal a boon for wildlife conservation and tribal culture FORT BELKNAP, Mont.–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 23, 2013 – Thirty-four genetically pure, disease-free Yellowstone bison were transported within Montana from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation to Fort Belknap Indian Reservation yesterday. These animals will start a new cultural bison herd on[Read More…]
Groups Call on USDA to Improve Oversight of GE Crops
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Beyond Pesticides, along with upwards of 150 U.S. farm and food businesses and organizations, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling on the department to strengthen their oversight of field trials of experimental, genetically engineered (GE) crops. The letter comes in response[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Retirees Observe 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s March on Washington August 28th, 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s historic march on Washington. In commemoration of the anniversary, Washington, DC will host a week of events dedicated to Rev. King’s vision[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders Urges Countries Not to Trade Away Health as Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Negotiations Intensify
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013–The far-reaching Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) should be a force for improving health outcomes for the more than half a billion people in twelve countries affected by the pact, but instead negotiators are moving towards finalizing a deal that in fact would restrict access to affordable medicines[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Public Access to Open Spaces
New Law Limits Liability for Landowners Who Allow Public Access for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that will increase protections for those who open their land to the public for conservation and recreational opportunities. Senate Bill 1042 limits liability[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at a Troop Event at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Aug. 22. 2013
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2013. Lt. Gen. Terry Robling: Good afternoon, Marines. I’m Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and I’d like to welcome you here today. Before we start, I’d like to recognize a few special guests. We got Senator Mazie Hirono and members[Read More…]
Texas-Based School Chain to Pay Government $3.7 Million for Submitting False Claims for Federal Student Financial Aid
Schools Located in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and Oklahoma Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. ATI Enterprises Inc. will pay the government $3.7 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it falsely certified compliance with federal student aid programs’ eligibility requirements and submitted claims for ineligible students, the Justice Department announced[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability, Syracuse NY
Syracuse, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 6:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Syracuse! (Applause.) It is good to be in Syracuse! (Applause.) Can everybody give Emilio a big round of applause for a great introduction? (Applause.) I think Emilio’s parents are probably here. Where are Emilio’s parents? Wave your hands. [Read More…]
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