Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2012. The Department of Defense (DoD) is a fully integrated partner in the federal, state, and local response to Hurricane Sandy and is appropriately postured to provide additional assistance to civilian authorities, as a result of the northeaster currently sweeping through the mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States. [Read More…]
Day: November 8, 2012
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 8, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Coordination with Congress on Benghazi SYRIA Doha Conference Update / Friends of the Syrian People and Ad Hoc Group Updates LIBYA Accountability Review Board TURKEY Defensive Support / NATO / Patriot Missiles ETHIOPIA Attention to Human Rights Urged GUATEMALA Earthquake /[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City of Chicago and Sister Agencies Will Hold First City Government-Wide Job Fair
Chicago Residents Will Have the Opportunity to Apply Onsite for Hundreds of Jobs; New Model Will Bring Together Multiple Agencies and City Services in One Place CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the City of Chicago will be hosting a job fair on Friday, November 9 from[Read More…]
New Study Demonstrates the Unique and Critical Role that Women’s Health Centers Play in Improving Health Care Access
Statement from Dana Singiser, Planned Parenthood Federation of America Vice President for Government Relations NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2012. New data published in the November issue of the journal Women’s Health Issues finds that four out of ten women who receive care from a women’s health center report it was their[Read More…]
Water Efficiency Deal Wins Approval in California
New water rate structure meets state water goals by incentivizing efficiency SACRAMENTO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012 –Thousands of California households could save on their monthly bills thanks to a new rate structure that California American Water Company will introduce in Sonoma, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego counties as part of a[Read More…]
Forest Service OKs Coal Mine Expansion in Colorado Mountain Backcountry
Roadless area next to West Elk Wilderness would be decimated by bulldozing of more than 6 miles of road, and scraping of nearly 50 well pads Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. The U.S Forest Service yesterday ruled against conservation groups’ challenge to the Forest Service’s approval of a coal mine expansion[Read More…]
Borough of Magnolia Council Approves Resolution Urging New Jersey Legislature to Override Governor Christie’s Veto of Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act
Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey Devastated Families Who Lost Loved Ones to Overdose Mount Campaign Across State to Override Misguided Veto Trenton–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. Last night, Borough of Magnolia council members approved a resolution calling upon[Read More…]
ISAF Condemns Today’s Roadside Bombings in Helmand and Zabul
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012 — In attacks in Helmand and Zabul provinces today, insurgents detonated a number of roadside bombs that killed or wounded more than a dozen Afghan civilians, including women and children. “Our sympathies are with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured today by[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Saddened by Loss of Life Following Earthquake in Guatemala, Offers Support
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 November 2012 – The United Nations stands ready to lend its support in response to the damage caused by an earthquake which struck Guatemala yesterday, a spokesperson for the world body’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while also noting the UN chief’s sadness over the event. “The United[Read More…]
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]