Permit lapsed, company has to start over Chickaloon, AK–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. A coal mining permit issued 21 years ago—but not used until recently—is no longer valid, a federal agency has ruled. Tribal leaders cheered the decision because it prevents construction of a coal mine that could harm their communities[Read More…]
Day: July 27, 2012
Motorola Mobility, Alongside Mayor Emanuel, Announces Global Headquarters Move to Downtown Chicago
Company Signs Lease in the Historic Merchandise Mart; Will Arrive in 2013 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. Motorola Mobility was joined by Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday as it announced that it will relocate its Libertyville, IL headquarters to downtown Chicago’s Merchandise Mart in summer 2013. Motorola Mobility will become the landmark building’s[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Kicks Off Unprecedented, Groundbreaking Wellness Program with City of Chicago’s Leaders
World Leader in Well-Being Designed Program for More than 47,000 City Employees and Spouses to Address Specific Challenge Areas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. To promote a healthier workforce and counter rising health insurance costs, Mayor Emanuel today kicked off the implementation of the City of Chicago’s new wellness program, which will[Read More…]
Michigan Courts Use HIV Disclosure Laws to Punish Poor, Marginalized Individuals
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. Michigan’s felony HIV disclosure law is a tool to control and punish marginalized and poor individuals in criminal court cases, according to new University of Michigan findings. In many states, a person with HIV can be charged with a crime if he or she engages[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence Slips in July Due to Slower Job Growth, Higher Food Prices
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. Consumer confidence slipped in July, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin, director of the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. All of the overall decline was in how consumers viewed future prospects for the national economy. The Surveys, conducted by the U-M[Read More…]
UN Warns of Consequences Under International Law as Syria Conflict Escalates
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–27 July 2012 – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on Friday expressed deep alarm at the increased threat to civilians in Syria as the conflict and violence escalates across many towns and villages, as well as the country’s two biggest cities Damascus and Aleppo. Pillay urged the[Read More…]
Statement from Acting U.S. Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank on the Advance Estimate of GDP in the Second Quarter of 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released the advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2012. Real GDP grew 1.5 percent at an annual rate in the second quarter, consistent with private sector expectations. In addition, both GDP[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky Votes Against GOP Effort to Gut Public Health & Safety Regulations
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWPSF)–July 27, 2012 – Yesterday, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after House passage of HR 4078: “Today, the House passed H.R. 4078 – one of the most dangerous Republican proposals to date. If this bill ever became law, it would put a stop to future safeguards, affecting[Read More…]
US Senator Demands EPA Action on Bee-Killing Pesticides
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2012. As we reported earlier this week, the Environmental Protection Agency has decided to ignore the pleas of beekeepers and farmers and allow synthetic nicotine pesticides to stay on the market — despite overwhelming evidence that proves the materials are the primary catalyst in Colony Collapse Disorder in[Read More…]
Ford Recall of Certain Model Year 2001 through 2004 Escape Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 27, 2012. Summary: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2001 through 2004 Escape vehicles equipped with 3.0L V6 engines and speed control manufactured from October 22, 1999, through January 23, 2004. Inadequate clearance between the engine cover and the speed control cable connector could result in[Read More…]
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