CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. After years of work – Illinois is taking a step toward equality today! Beginning at midnight in some counties, couples across Illinois – including same sex couples – visited their local County Clerk offices to apply for civil union licenses. Starting tomorrow, we will enjoy watching couples[Read More…]
Day: June 1, 2011
Japan Underestimated Tsunami Hazard for Nuclear Sites, UN Expert Group Finds
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011. Experts from the United Nations atomic energy agency said today that Japan had underestimated potential tsunami hazards to its nuclear power plants before the March earthquake and tsunami that damaged the Fukushima Daiichi facility. The team of international nuclear safety experts, from 12 countries, said in[Read More…]
Kahn Enterprises Recalls Beeni Baby Hats Due to Asphyxiation Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Beeni Baby Hats Units:[Read More…]
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on the Extension of the Mission in Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011 – The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. NATO and partners have just decided to extend our mission for Libya for another 90 days. This decision sends a clear message to the Qadhafi regime: We are determined to continue our operation to protect[Read More…]
Permitting and Financing Challenges to Offshore Wind Development
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. Today the House Natural Resources Committee will convene a hearing on identifying roadblocks to wind and solar energy on public lands and waters, solicting testimony from the wind and solar industry, and the Center for American Progress released “Clean Energy from America’s Oceans: Permitting and Financing[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. I know that there’s a lot of interest in a readout of the President’s meeting with House Republicans, which I will provide to you. But first, if we could hold on[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 1, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Briefing on the 2011 U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation (AGOA) Forum Death of Iranian Human Rights Activist Haleh Sahabi Launch of the New J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program Website Release of State Department Statements PAKISTAN Abduction[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, of North Granby, Conn., died May, 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Special[Read More…]
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