Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Benjamin Jealous, president and CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, or NAACP, announced Sunday that he is stepping down from the organization at the end of the year. In response to his announcement, Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, issued[Read More…]
Day: September 9, 2013
NAACP President and CEO Announces Plan to Step Down from Association at Year’s End
Benjamin Todd Jealous will remain in role through December 31, 2013 Baltimore, MD—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. NAACP President and CEO Benjamin Todd Jealous yesterday announced plans to transition out of his role as President and CEO on December 31, 2013. Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman of the NAACP Board of Directors, accepted[Read More…]
Take Action! Organic Comment Period Now Open Until October 1
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) is now accepting public comments until October 1, 2013 for its upcoming fall meeting, to be held October 22-24, 2013 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY (140 North Fourth St., Louisville, KY, 40202). Beyond Pesticides has compiled a list[Read More…]
EPA Web Tool Expands Access to Scientific, Regulatory Information on Chemicals
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to significantly improve access to chemical specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). “This online tool will improve access to chemical health and safety information,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Foreign-Owned Businesses Have Added Nearly 80,000 Jobs in Illinois Since 2009
Aims to Attract More Foreign Investment to Illinois During Trip to Japan TOKYO–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that foreign-owned firms have added nearly 80,000 jobs in Illinois since 2009 when the governor took office, and more than 450 new foreign firms have located in the state during[Read More…]
More Than 100,000 Americans Quit Smoking Due to National Media Campaign
Landmark tobacco education ad campaign more than doubled goals Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. An estimated 1.6 million smokers attempted to quit smoking because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign, according to a study released by the CDC. As a result of[Read More…]
Statement on Additional Countries in Support of September 6 Joint Statement on Syria, Sept. 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. On September 6, the United States and 10 other countries issued a joint statement on Syria, condemning in the strongest terms the Assad regime’s use of chemical weapons on August 21 in the suburbs of Damascus and calling for a strong international response. The statement explicitly[Read More…]
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