Day: July 15, 2016

California Officially Lists Common Pesticide Atrazine as Reproductive Toxin

SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.   California today listed atrazine — the second-most widely used pesticide in the United States — under Proposition 65 as a chemical known to be linked to birth defects, reduced male fertility and reproductive toxicities in women. Products containing atrazine will now require a warning label[Read More…]

Groups Rebut Inaccurate Obama Administration Statements on ‘Keep It in the Ground’ Movement

Ending New Federal Fossil Fuel Leasing Is Common Sense, Science-based and Would Align U.S. Energy Policy With Its Climate Goals WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.  Climate, community and environmental-justice groups issued a statement today responding to several inaccurate comments by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Director of the White House Office of[Read More…]

With the Rise of Distributed Solar, Net Energy Metering is Causing Utilities, Policymakers, and Consumers to Find a New Way Forward on Rates

Electricians install solar panels on a roof in Goodyear, Arizona, on July 28, 2015. Source: AP/Matt York Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.   With the falling cost of consumer renewable energy sources such as distributed solar, more and more Americans are generating their own electricity and selling it back to[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Announces Additional $3 Million Herbalife Settlement

Madigan Announces Additional $3 Million in Restitution for Illinois on Top of Federal Trade Commission’s $200 Million Nationwide Settlement Chicago —(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.   In conjunction with a nationwide Federal Trade Commission (FTC) $200 million settlement with Herbalife, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that Illinois Herbalife members will benefit[Read More…]

Congresswoman Kelly Statement on Terrorist Attack in France

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.  Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement today in response to the terrorist attack in Nice, France: “I join all Americans in mourning the loss of life in the horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France. I offer my condolences to the families of those we’ve[Read More…]

Monogram Appetizers Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared (Egg) In Poppers Brand Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016.  Monogram Appetizers of Plover, Wisconsin is recalling approximately 5000 cases of Poppers Brand Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these[Read More…]

Hillary Clinton Statement on Attack in Nice, France

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016.  After reports that a truck drove into a crowd in Nice, France, killing dozens in what appears to be a terrorist attack, Hillary Clinton issued the following statement: “Once again, it appears that terrorists have struck at one of our closest allies in Europe, attacking families[Read More…]

NATO Secretary General Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Nice

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2016 I am appalled and saddened by the terrorist attack in Nice. My thoughts are with the families and loved-ones of the victims and with all those affected. This attack targeted innocent people and the core values for which NATO stands. But terrorism will never defeat democracy, freedom[Read More…]

Statement by Secretary of State Kerry on the Attack in Nice, France

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Today’s horrendous attack in Nice is an attack against innocent people on a day that celebrates Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. On behalf of all Americans, and especially the great many with close ties to France, I offer our deepest condolences to the friends and family of[Read More…]

Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Statement on Attack in Nice, France

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement regarding the attack in Nice, France: “I join the President in condemning what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France.  My thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those lost[Read More…]

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