CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. A buoyant Rahm Emanuel spent his first morning as mayor-elect of Chicago in what he called the warmest spot in the city — shaking hands and collecting hugs while greeting commuters at a South Side Chicago Transit Authority train station. The former White House chief of staff[Read More…]
Day: February 23, 2011
EPA Issues Final Standard to Protect Americans from Boilers’ Toxic Air Pollution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final health standard that will limit emissions of mercury, lead, arsenic, acid gases and other toxic pollutants from industrial boilers. This commonsense air toxics safeguard, often called the “Boiler MACT (Maximum Available Control Technology),” will save thousands of[Read More…]
Punked: Wis. Governor Won’t Talk To Workers, But He’ll Talk to ‘Koch Brother’
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker refuses to talk to workers and taxpayers about his union-busting, middle class breaking bill, but he gladly took a call he thought was from one of the billionaire businessmen Koch brothers. Today’s Huffington Post writes this: Here’s something for your “can this[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011 – 12:50 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Before we get started with questions let me just make a couple of announcements. Later this afternoon the President is scheduled to call Prime Minister Key of New Zealand and reiterate our nation’s continued commitment[Read More…]
Durbin Announces More Than $1.4 Million in FEMA Grants to Illinois Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded nine grants totaling $1,423,322 to fire departments and municipalities throughout Illinois. “Our nation’s firefighters are called upon day after day to protect[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and representatives from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association to sign legislation that will strengthen the state’s efforts to combat organized retail crime. “Supporting Illinois businesses is key to our[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Contractor in Downstate Driveway Repair Scam
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court against a home repair contractor who scammed consumers out of thousands of dollars under a guise of repairing their driveways for little to no fee. Madigan’s lawsuit alleges that since January 2010, Michael Maddox,[Read More…]
Conservation Projects in Guatemala and Nepal Win UN Environment Prize
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – A forest conservation initiative in Guatemala and a sustainable development project in Nepal are the recipients of this year’s Sasakawa Prize, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced today. The UNEP Sasakawa Prize, worth $200,000, recognizes the most innovative, groundbreaking and sustainable grassroots environmental initiatives[Read More…]
Vital to Keep Borders Open for People Fleeing Libya, UN Agency Stresses
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 February 2011 – The United Nations refugee agency today welcomed the “positive indications” it has received from Tunisia and Egypt that they will keep their borders open for people fleeing violence in neighbouring Libya. “Given the continued reports of violence and human rights abuses inside Libya it is[Read More…]
Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
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