Day: December 3, 2013

Obama Administration Expands Better Buildings Challenge to Multifamily Housing, Launches New Programs to Boost U.S. Energy Efficiency

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013.  Building on $2 billion in financing commitments from the private sector for energy efficiency updates to commercial buildings under the President’s Better Buildings Challenge, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Housing and Urban Development today expanded the Challenge to multifamily housing such as apartments and condominiums and[Read More…]

EPA and DOE Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2014 Models

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a valuable resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs. The 2014 models include[Read More…]

USDA, EPA Partnership Supports Water Quality Trading To Benefit Environment, Economy

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013.  The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced an expanded partnership to support water quality trading and other market-based approaches that provide benefits to the environment and economy. “New water quality trading markets hold incredible potential to benefit rural America[Read More…]

Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Appointment of Christine Fox as Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. Today, I am announcing that President Obama has accepted my recommendation that he appoint Christine Fox Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense, effective Dec. 5. Christine, who until recently served as the department’s Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, is a brilliant defense thinker and proven[Read More…]

Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program Open House Coming to South Suburban College on December 11

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2013. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is hosting an Open House for the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program on Wednesday, December 11th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria at the college’s Main Campus.  Successful completion of this non-credit course is required[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, December 2, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2013 – 2:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Hello, everyone.  Welcome to the White House for the first briefing of December, at least from this podium.  And I hope everyone here had a terrific Thanksgiving holiday and was able to spend time with friends and family.  I have[Read More…]

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