Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced that Oregon has received $332,576 in federal grant funding to help expand the state’s efforts to give aspiring entrepreneurs the option of using unemployment insurance money to start their own businesses. “Self-employment assistance is an innovative and cost-effective way[Read More…]
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Recreation and Conservation Groups Challenge Unlawful OK of Motorized Routes in Pike and San Isabel National Forests
US Forest Service failed to take the required look at impacts on wildlife, air, water and recreation Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. On Friday, five recreation and conservation groups moved to protect wildlife, air and water quality and opportunities for quiet recreation in Colorado by filing their opening brief in a[Read More…]
Community Groups File Legal Challenge to Bay Area Planning Agencies for a Better, Smarter Growth Plan
Current plan doesn’t deliver on public transit, city planning, or climate change goals San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Today Earthjustice, Communities for a Better Environment, and the Sierra Club filed a lawsuit challenging the Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments’ most recent regional transportation plan in[Read More…]
BLM, Juab County, State of Utah and Conservationists Reach Agreement on Roads in Proposed Wilderness Areas of Western Utah
Balance struck that preserves both wilderness values and motorized use Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. The Bureau of Land Management, Juab County, the State of Utah, and three conservation groups today announced an agreement to resolve a long-running dispute over primitive dirt roads and trails in the Deep Creek Mountains of[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Secretary Hagel and Gen. Chang from the Pentagon, Aug. 19, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. Today, I’m pleased to welcome Minister of Defence General Chang to the Pentagon. We just finished a very productive meeting, where I restated that the United States is committed to building a positive and constructive relationship with China. The[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, August 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Economic Support Fund / Security Assistance / Review of All Assistance Programs Legal Review and Policy Review Relationship with Egypt / National Security Interests / Regional Stability Mubarak Trial / Internal Egyptian Legal Matter / Path to Sustainable Democracy Secretary’s Contacts[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Independent Financial Regulators, Aug. 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. This afternoon, President Obama hosted a meeting with lead independent financial regulators. In addition to White House staff, participants include the Comptroller of the Currency, the Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), and the[Read More…]
See’s Candies, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Milk In Dark Chocolate Blueberries
Product was distributed nationwide through See’s Candies Retail Shops, Licensees and Mail Order. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. See’s Company of San Francisco is recalling all Dark Chocolate Blueberries because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or[Read More…]
Survey Finds Women Don’t Believe They Are to Blame for Workplace Challenges, Men and Women Support Policy Solutions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Today the Center for American Progress and Elle released a new survey that unpacks what professional men and women think about “leaning in.” The survey tests how women perceive the challenges they face in the workplace and examines support for the policy changes that could improve[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs New Speed Limit Law for Rural Highways
New Law Increases Speed Limit to 70 mph on Rural Four-Lane Highways, Lowers Excessive Speed Limit to Promote Safety CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to increase the speed limit from 65 to 70 miles-per-hour (mph) on rural four-lane highways, and to lower the limit[Read More…]
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