WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta today announced that the FAA has determined that airlines can safely expand passenger use of Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) during all phases of flight, and is immediately providing the airlines with implementation guidance. Due to[Read More…]
Month: October 2013
Mayor Emanuel Announces GoGo to Relocate Headquarters and Expand in Chicago
World leader of in-flight Wi-Fi to bring 500 jobs to new Chicago location CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gogo president and CEO Michael Small yesterday announced that Gogo, the world leader in in-flight connectivity, will move its corporate headquarters and commercial aviation business to 111 N. Canal[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Aviation Officials Break Ground on Major Cargo Project at O’Hare International Airport
Project to bring more than 11,000 jobs, approximately $600 million in economic benefits to the airport, and new job training opportunities; O’Hare set to grow as one of world’s largest air cargo hubs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. Yesterday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Erin Gruver, Executive Vice President of Aeroterm LLC, and[Read More…]
First Markey Senate Bill Creates Jobs, Quadruples America’s Clean Electricity Production
New legislation would create 400,000 jobs, save $90 billion for households by 2030 Washington–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013 – Overwhelming majorities of Americans from both parties and from across regions of the country are calling for our electricity sector to be powered by more clean energy. Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)[Read More…]
Syria Meets Deadline, Renders Chemical Weapons Facilities ‘Inoperable’ – OPCW-UN Mission
SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–31 October 2013 – Syria’s chemical weapons facilities are “inoperable,” the Joint Mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations overseeing the destruction of the country’s weapons programme confirmed today. “The Joint Mission is now satisfied that it has verified – and seen[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Offers Vision for Conservation, Balanced Development, Youth Engagement in National Press Club Speech
Calls on Congress to protect and support nation’s lands and waters; Issues first Secretarial Order to establish Department-wide mitigation strategy to ensure efficiency, consistency, conservation in infrastructure development WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. In remarks today at the National Press Club, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell laid out a strong[Read More…]
SEIU’s Henry: Where Are Righteous Republicans When Millions of Hardworking Americans Need Healthcare?
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. “If far-right Republicans care about everyday Americans and the quality of their healthcare, why don’t they stand up for millions of Americans who would gain coverage under Medicaid if Governors only accepted federal funds? SEIU’s nurses, doctors, librarians and security guards meet hardworking women and men[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2014 Pathfinder Vehicles, Oct, 31, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. SUMMARY: Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2014 Pathfinders manufactured from July 25, 2013, to September 5, 2013 with Almond interiors only. The instrument panel tear seam on the passenger frontal air bag was incorrectly cut on the back side of the instrument panel[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Camaro Coupes manufactured June 9, 2013, through September 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the required air bag warning label on the sun visor may peel off. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured August 2, 2013, through August 12, 2013. Due to insufficient welds, the front fuel tank strap bracket may separate from the vehicle. CONSEQUENCE: If the front fuel tank strap bracket[Read More…]