CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. A longtime advocate for survivors of violence, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will open the 2012 National Sexual Assault Conference on Wednesday by discussing trends in rape crisis center funding. More than 1,000 sexual assault counselors and advocates from across the country are expected to attend. Joining Texas[Read More…]
Day: August 21, 2012
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 21, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing TURKEY Explosion in Gaziantep SYRIA Press Briefing by Deputy Prime Minister Opposition Transition Plan Deceased Japanese Journalist / Reports of Missing Journalists Chemical Weapons Violence in Lebanon Nonlethal Aid to Opposition INDIA Rumors of Violence / Internet Freedom PAKISTAN Rights of Minorities[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event — Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012 – 1:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) Hello, Crusaders! (Applause.) Oh, it is good to be back in Columbus! (Applause.) The sun came out for us. (Applause.) It’s a good sign. It is fun to be back in Ohio, and it is great to be[Read More…]
UN, Arab League Appoint Deputy for New Representative on Syrian Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 August 2012. Former Palestinian Authority official Nasser Al-Kidwa will follow up his work as Deputy for Kofi Annan, who is leaving his role in peace facilitation for the Syrian crisis at the end of this month, by serving as Deputy to the new Joint Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Department of Labor Awards $11.53 Million in Grants to Provide Job Training Services to 5,500 Veterans Nationwide
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded grants totaling $11.53 million through the Veterans’ Workforce Investment Program to provide an estimated 5,500 veterans with job training and skills development services. “These grants will increase the skill sets of veterans and result in training and credentialing for jobs[Read More…]
Life-Saving Cross-State Air Pollution Rule in Jeopardy Following Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. Today, the D.C. Circuit Court ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution protection, which sought to protect Americans from dangerous air pollution from coal-fired power plants. Sierra Club joined the lawsuit, along with the Environmental Defense Fund, Clear Air Task Force, American Lung Association,[Read More…]
LG Electronics and Sears Recall Gas Dryers For Repair Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately until a repair is completed on affected dryers. It is illegal to resell or attempt to[Read More…]
NARAL Pro-Choice America Calls on Romney-Ryan Ticket to Take a Real Stand on Behalf of Women
National reproductive rights group challenges the presumed GOP presidential ticket to stand up for women Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, called the Republican platform committee’s opposition to abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, heartless and implored Gov. Mitt Romney and Rep. Paul[Read More…]
International Overdose Awareness Day Is August 31st
Drug Overdose Remains a Leading Cause of Accidental Death in the U.S. DPA Coordinating Events Nationwide to Remember Lives Lost and to Call for Expanded Naloxone Access and 911 Good Samaritan Laws NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. The Drug Policy Alliance will join dozens of organizations in the U.S. and abroad[Read More…]
Northwestern’s Fourth Annual Minds Matter Benefit Supports Brain Tumor Research, Programs
Actress Bonnie Hunt will be honored at Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute fundraiser CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 21, 2012. The Fourth Annual Northwestern Brain Tumor Institute (NBTI) Minds Matter Benefit Dinner will be held Friday, September 28, at 6 p.m., at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, 221 N. Columbus Drive in Chicago. Proceeds from[Read More…]
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