Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010. Paul Zukunft: OK. Well good morning everybody. This is the 197th day of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Response. Today we have just over 9,200 people out doing active response operations in Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. I reported last week that we had approximately 580[Read More…]
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Employment Opportunities for U.S. Citizens in the UN and Other International Organizations
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2010. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Organization Affairs is pleased to announce the launch of its updated website (http://intlorganizationjobs.state.gov/iva/default.aspx) which provides information to U.S. citizens about professional employment opportunities at the United Nations and other international organizations. The new website features: Information about numerous[Read More…]
Press Conference by President Obama, November 3, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010 – 1:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Last night I had a chance to speak to the leaders of the House and the Senate and reached out to those who had both won and lost in both parties. I told John Boehner and Mitch[Read More…]
As Hurricane Blows Toward Haiti, UN Pre-Positions Humanitarian Supplies
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 November 2010 – Facing the possibility of landslides, flooding and washed-out roads and bridges if Haiti is hit by the full force of Hurricane Tomas, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners continue to dispatch urgent supplies to key areas on the island nation, a UN spokesman said[Read More…]
Audubon: Congressional Sea Change Needn’t Swamp Environmental Progress
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010. National Audubon Society President & CEO David Yarnold Urges Bipartisan Cooperation to Protect the Environment. “Americans may have voted for change in Congress, but no one voted to increase pollution. “Senators should use their lame duck session to dedicate Clean Water Act fines paid by BP to[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Americans Want Jobs and Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 3, 2010. Today Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement regarding Tuesday’s midterm election results and an important victory against Proposition 23 in California. Statement of Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune “We did have a particularly bright spot in California. San Francisco beat Texas[Read More…]
Election Results: The Good, The Bad, and The Undecided
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010. We’re still tracking down all the results from yesterday’s election, but here’s a quick look at how things fared in races affecting marijuana policy. This year witnessed historic progress in the campaign to end marijuana prohibition – but as some of these results below show, there[Read More…]
DOE and EPA Release 2011 Annual Fuel Economy Guide
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 3, 2010. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing the most fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money[Read More…]
IEMA Highlights Winter Storm Preparedness in November
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPFP–November 3, 2010. Winter weather, with its frigid temperatures, snow and ice, can be extremely dangerous, even deadly. To help Illinoisans handle winter’s hazards, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will highlight winter storm preparedness throughout November as part of its 12-Month Preparedness Campaign. “We’ve enjoyed beautiful weather this fall,[Read More…]
With 71% Precincts Reporting, Jesse Jackson Jr. Trounces Isaac Hayes for Congress
Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. has defeated challenger Isaac Hayes. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With 71% of all precincts reporting, incumbent Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., has won 81% of the votes in Illinois U.S. House District 2 to G.O.P. challenger Isaac Hayes’ 13% of the vote. In a race where[Read More…]
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