State utilities commission amps up energy storage technology San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. Today the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) finalized a groundbreaking decision to build innovative high-tech energy storage systems that will lead California toward a future of clean, renewable energy and away from dependence on fossil fuels. The[Read More…]
Day: October 17, 2013
Switzerland: Nation Decriminalizes Cannabis Possession Offenses
Bern, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. Minor marijuana possession offenses have been reclassified as fine-only offenses under a new Swiss law that went into effect earlier this month. Under the law, the possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis by those age 18 or older is punishable by a fine. Those[Read More…]
Israel: Economic Assessment Says Legalizing Cannabis Will Boost Revenue
Jerusalem, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. Legalizing the retail production and sale of cannabis would generate an estimated 1.6 sheckels (approximately $450 million) annually, according to an economic assessment published this month by the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies (JIMS). The authors estimate the existing Israeli marijuana market to total some 2.5[Read More…]
ACLU Sues Justice Department to Get Policies and Records on Use of NSA Surveillance in Criminal Cases
Lack of Notice to Defendants Has Shielded Warrantless Wiretapping From Judicial Review NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit seeking the government’s policy for notifying criminal defendants that they were monitored under the FISA Amendments Act, the 2008 law that[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and Under Secretary Hale in the Pentagon Briefing Room, October 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I wanted to make some brief comments this afternoon regarding the reopening of government. I’m going to take — after I make a statement, a couple of questions, and then I’m going to ask Bob Hale, our comptroller, to[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Europe / London 11 Ministerial Meeting SYRIA Geneva Conference / Moderate Opposition / Political Transition Next Steps Moving Forward / Events on the Ground / Political Solution Issue of Iranian Participation / Geneva Communique / Chemical Weapons[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013 – 12:56 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome, everyone. Thanks for being here, as ever. We can go right to questions because I have no announcements to make — although I’m sure I know what you’re going to ask. Julie. Q All right, then can you please[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Letta of Italy after Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2013 – 12:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome Prime Minister Letta to the Oval Office. We have had a chance to get to know each other over the last several international summits that we’ve attended, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the[Read More…]
Friday: Whittier Arrestees to Challenge Police Charges in Wake of Stealth Demolition of Beloved Field House
Charges stem from school officials’ razing on August 17 of beloved La Casita learning center at chronically under-resourced neighborhood public school. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2013. Parents and allies arrested defending Whittier Elementary School’s beloved La Casita Fieldhouse from stealth CPS demolition will be in court Friday, October 18 at 1PM to[Read More…]
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