Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. On December 21, just as everyone was gearing up for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its release of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact on the genetically engineered (GE) AguaBounty AquaAdvantage salmon. The FDA action[Read More…]
Year: 2013
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 3, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 03, 2013 – During a security operation, Mubariz Jaan, a Taliban leader, was killed by an Afghan and coalition security force in Andar district, Ghazni province, Wednesday. Mubariz Jaan was responsible for gathering intelligence and directing attacks against local Afghan civilians and government officials. Prior to his death,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Receipt of the Highest Level Green Building Certification for the Chicago Center for Green Technology
Platinum LEED Certification Demonstrates City’s On-going Commitment to Buildings that are Energy Efficient, Conserve Resources, and Provide a Healthy Indoor Environment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) has been awarded a Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City Named 2012 Clean Fuels Champion
Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Receives Award as City Initiatives Prompt 44 Percent of Chicago’s Taxi Fleet to Become Hybrid or Alternative Fuel Vehicles; 2013 Expected to Bring Big Advances as Well CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago’s Department of Business[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn Regarding the Fiscal Cliff and the Urgent Need for Pension Reform
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Congress’ bipartisan action to avoid the fiscal cliff and the urgent need for pension reform in Illinois before Jan. 9: “I salute President Barack Obama for his leadership and the members of Congress who took decisive[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 2, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Health SYRIA Secretary’s Call with U.N Special Envoy Brahimi / Brahimi Visit to Syria Transition Process James Foley LIBYA Benghazi Hearings VENEZUELA President Chavez’s Health / U.S. Relations with Venezuela NIGERIA Terrorist Designation of Boko Haram NORTH KOREA Kim Jong-un’s[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton Released from Hospital
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Secretary Clinton was discharged from the hospital this evening. Her medical team advised her that she is making good progress on all fronts, and they are confident she will make a full recovery. She’s eager to get back to the office, and we will keep you[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Status of the Administration’s Supplemental Request to Congress Re: Hurricane Sandy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. It has only been two months since Hurricane Sandy devastated communities across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut as well as other eastern states. Our citizens are still trying to put their lives back together. Our states are still trying to rebuild vital infrastructure. And so,[Read More…]
Activists Decry Bogus Felony Charges Targeting Peaceful Protester at New Year’s Eve Jail Solidarity Action
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ office has slapped another local political activist with bogus felony charges stemming from a County sheriff’s attack on a peaceful prisoner solidarity demonstration at Cook County Jail on New Year’s Eve. The solidarity action turned unnecessarily violent when Cook County sheriffs attacked protesters[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 2, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Shah Wali Kot district, Kandahar province, today. The leader provided weapons and ammunition to insurgent fighters in central Arghandab and southwest Shah Wali Kot districts, and planned and coordinated improvised explosive device attacks targeting[Read More…]
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