Day: September 10, 2012

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 10, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Upcoming Travel by Deputy Secretary Burns U.S. Congratulates Kosovo on Independence IRAQ Iraqi Court Decision Sentences Vice President Hashemi to Death CHINA/JAPAN Japanese Government Reaches Deal Regarding Senkaku Islands China Announces Territory Baseline TAIWAN Secretary’s Meeting with Taiwan Senior Representative JAPAN/ROK[Read More…]

Sierra Club ‘9/11 Veterans Climbing Series”’

Makes Three Summit Attempts Across America on September 11th SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012 – Sierra Club Mission Outdoors, in partnership with Veterans Expeditions, Paradox Sports, and Big City Mountaineers, will lead 24 military veterans up three different peaks across the country. Part of the ongoing Veterans Climbing Series the Sierra Club[Read More…]

Teamsters Urge FedEx Investors to End CEO Domination of Board

Poor Stock Performance and High Executive Pay Make Case for Independent Board Leadership Proposal; Overcommitted Lead Independent Director is No Substitute for Independent Board Chair Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012.  The International Brotherhood of Teamsters are calling on FedEx [NYSE: FDX] shareholders to support its proposal for independent board leadership at[Read More…]

ICYMI—What Chicago Teachers are Fighting For

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012.  As Mitt Romney and others politicize the Chicago teachers strike, we thought people ought to actually read this one-pager on the education reforms Chicago’s teachers are actually seeking before offering their opinions. http://bit.ly/P58nnL Their reasons: 1. Recognize That Class Size Matters 2. Educate The Whole Child[Read More…]

Conservation Groups Challenge Kill‐at‐Will Policy for Wyoming Wolves

Federal delisting undermines successful recovery of iconic endangered species Bozeman, MT–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012.  Conservation groups, represented by Earthjustice, today served notice that they will file a court challenge to the federal government’s removal of Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for Wyoming wolves. Earthjustice is representing Defenders of Wildlife, Center for[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 10, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 10, 2012. Japan Announces ‘Grand Plan’ to Rebuild Some Evacuated Areas Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese government has announced a plan to rebuild some areas in the Fukushima Daiichi evacuation zone, enabling residents in those areas to return in two years once power, water and sewage services are restored. Returning[Read More…]

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