Day: November 19, 2012

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 19, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. Japan’s Nuclear Companies Establish INPO-Style Nuclear Safety Institute Industry/Regulatory/Political Japan’s nuclear utilities and vendors have created a new group called the Japan Nuclear Safety Institute (JANSI), which the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan said is modeled on the U.S. Institute of Nuclear Power Operations[Read More…]

UN: Civilian Death Toll in Gaza Continues to Rise

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 November 2012 – The civilian death toll in Gaza has continued to rise since the new wave of violence between the territory and Israel intensified last week, the UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees warned today, reiterating its call for all sides to stop the violence. “The situation [for civilians][Read More…]

Law Enforcement Members Ask Eric Holder And DOJ To Respect State Marijuana Laws

US Attorneys Urged To Use Discretion To Allow Successful State Implementation – Teleconference With Prosecutors, Cops & Judges Who Say Let States Legalize WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. On Tuesday a group of veteran law enforcement professionals will deliver a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at the Department of Justice[Read More…]

Energy Department Announces New Clean Cities Projects to Diversify U.S. Fuel Economy, Prepare for Advanced Vehicles

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today announced 20 new projects to help states and local governments cut red tape and develop the infrastructure, training and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including[Read More…]

Department of Energy Hurricane Sandy-Nor’easter Situation Report #11, November 19, 2012 (3:00 PM EST)

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012 – 3 PM EST Highlights: Beginning November 7th, a Nor’easter impacted the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with strong winds, rain or snow, and coastal flooding. At 8:00 pm EDT October 29, the National Hurricane Center reported Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ as a post tropical[Read More…]

Governor Quinn, Secretary LaHood Announce Landmark Railcar Manufacturing Contract for Illinois-Based Nippon Sharyo

$352 Million, Multi-State Procurement to Bring Next Generation Passenger High-Speed Rail Cars to Midwest and California ROCHELLE –(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann L. Schneider and leaders from Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA)[Read More…]

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Names the Next Virginia-Class Submarine USS Delaware with Dr. Jill Biden as the Sponsor

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today that the next Virginia-class attack submarine will be named the USS Delaware.  Dr. Jill Biden will sponsor the USS Delaware.  A longtime Delaware educator and military mom, Dr. Biden started Joining Forces with First Lady Michelle Obama to encourage[Read More…]

United States Sues Houston-based KBR and Kuwaiti Subcontractor for False Claims on Contracts to House American Troops in Iraq

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012.  The government’s complaint arises from the Bed Down Mission, a push to replace the tents used to house soldiers during the early days of the war with trailers, also called living containers.   KBR performed many of the services required under LOGCAP III, including the Bed[Read More…]

Readout of the President’s Call with President Morsi of Egypt

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2012. Following the dinner tonight, President Obama called President Morsi of Egypt. The two leaders discussed ways to de-escalate the situation in Gaza, and President Obama underscored the necessity of Hamas ending rocket fire into Israel. President Obama also offered condolences for the terrible loss of life[Read More…]

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