Day: July 13, 2011

New Lawn Chemical Suspected in Mysterious Deaths of Trees

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.  Millions of dollars’ worth of Norway spruce and white pine trees are mysteriously turning brown and dying this summer, and the chief suspect is a new lawn chemical. The product, Imprelis, a new herbicide manufactured by DuPont, is suspected by State officials and lawn care professionals[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 13, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011 – 12:54 P.M. EDT         MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thank you for being here.  I have a brief statement from the President on the attacks in Mumbai today.           “I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai.  And my thoughts and prayers[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on Attacks in Mumbai

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.  I strongly condemn the outrageous attacks in Mumbai, and my thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and those who have lost loved ones. The U.S. government continues to monitor the situation, including the safety and security of our citizens. India is a close friend and[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, July 13, 2011

Wshington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing INDIA Bombing in Mumbai / U.S. Condemnation / Offer of Condolences / Offer of Support and Assistance ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Quartet Meeting / Productive Session / Gaps Between Parties / Remain Engaged Proposed Law / Internal Israeli Matter / Freedom of Expression TURKEY[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Advance Clean Energy Project, Create 1,500 Jobs

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help create Illinois’ first coal gasification plant and substantially reduce carbon emissions, while creating 1,500 jobs and saving consumers more than $100 million over the next several years. The new law follows principles the Governor outlined in the spring[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 13, 2011

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 13, 2011. NEI Comments on NRC Post-Fukushima Report Tony Pietrangelo, NEI’s senior vice president and chief nuclear officer, conducted a teleconference with the media today on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff report recommending steps the agency should take in light of the accident at Fukushima Daiichi. Earlier[Read More…]

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