WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)-August 14, 2012. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that airports in Bloomington-Normal, Springfield and Champaign-Urbana have received a total of $1,250,000 in grants to grow new air service between these Central Illinois airports and the East Coast. Today’s grants were awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation[Read More…]
Day: August 14, 2012
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 14, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Former Prime Minister Hijab Defection / Removal from U.S. Sanction List U.S.-Turkey Working Group Formation / Conversations with Key Stakeholders Contact with Syrian Opposition / Sectarian Violence YEMEN Clashes between Republican Guards and Military EGYPT Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as Defense Minister[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, August 14, 2012
En Route Oskaloosa, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012 – 10:52 A.M. CDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Press Force One here, the press vehicle as part of the President’s motorcade, as we make our way through Iowa on this glorious day — day two of our trip. As you know, the President is[Read More…]
Vinyl Chloride No Longer Detected in Sauk Village Water
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Interim Director John J. Kim announced today that sampling results confirm that vinyl chloride is no longer being detected in the finished public water supply in Sauk Village, as a result of temporary air stripping equipment installed by the Illinois EPA at[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012 – 11:33 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Iowa! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Oskaloosa. (Applause.) It is good to see all of you. If you’ve got a chair, please feel free to take a seat. I want everybody to feel relaxed out here. It’s[Read More…]
New Report Shows TVA Could Save Customers Billions While Improving Air Quality
Synapse Report Finds Energy Efficiency Helps Bill Payers and our Air Quality KNOXVILLE, TN–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. In a new report released today, August 14, Synapse Energy Economics reveals that the Tennessee Valley Authority is risking wasting billions of dollars to keep aging, out-of-date coal plants online instead of pursuing lower[Read More…]
Sierra Magazine Reveals 6th Annual Ranking of America’s Greenest Colleges
Universities commended for their strong commitment to environmental improvements SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, SIERRA magazine is releasing its annual ranking of the nation’s “Coolest Schools,” a salute to U.S. colleges that are helping solve climate problems and making significant efforts to operate[Read More…]
Audubon Shares Seven Scenic Nature Destinations for Last-minute Summer and Fall Travel
Explore Wildlife, Natural Habitats, Hiking Trails and Conservation Efforts NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. As travelers contemplate last-minute summer trips and Labor Day plans, Audubon invites Americans to exit the highway and discover beautiful nature destinations with its list of seven scenic stops. Spanning cities across the country, the travel ideas[Read More…]
Two Space Station Spacewalks to be Broadcast on NASA TV
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. Astronauts and cosmonauts will perform two spacewalks outside the International Space Station this month. NASA Television will broadcast both events live. Coverage of the first will begin at 10 a.m. EDT, Monday, Aug. 20. Coverage of the second will begin at 7 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 30. The[Read More…]
Center for American Progress: Deeper American Involvement in Syria Calls for a Focus on U.S. Priorities
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2012. In light of Secretary Hillary Clinton’s recent visit to Turkey to discuss the situation in Turkey and Syrian rebels claiming responsibility for a downed a Syrian government fighter jet, the Center for American Progress today released “Next Steps in Syria: A Look at U.S. Priorities and[Read More…]