Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2010. By Michael Linden, Heather Boushey Perhaps in some parallel universe there’s a world where it makes sense for the country’s main economic policy debate over the next two months to be the tax cuts for the rich. After all, they’ve been the ones least hurt by[Read More…]
Day: October 1, 2010
Affordable Care Act Gives Consumers New Tools, Makes Health Insurance Market More Transparent
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that new information and tools have been added to HHS’ consumer website www.HealthCare.gov that will make the health insurance market more transparent, increase competition and help lower costs for individuals. For the first time ever,[Read More…]
Sierra Club Applauds Action to Set New Vehicle Standards
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. Today the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Transportation announced the intent to set fuel economy and global warming pollution standards for vehicles in model years 2017-2025. Statement of Sierra Club Green Transportation Director Ann Mesnikoff We applaud Administrator Lisa Jackson and Secretary Ray LaHood for[Read More…]
Statement from Admiral Allen on the Transfer of Oversight Responsibilities
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. Statement from Admiral Allen on the Transfer of Oversight Responsibilities “Today the National Incident Command is disestablished and I have transferred oversight of the BP oil spill response to Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, the Unified Area Commander, in New Orleans. Response operations will continue under transition[Read More…]
BP Pledges Collateral for Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Trust
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. BP announced today that it has pledged certain Gulf of Mexico assets as collateral for the $20 billion Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust which was set up to pay legitimate claims arising from the April 20 incident. The pledged collateral consists of an overriding royalty interest in[Read More…]
NOAA Reopens More Than 5,000 Square Miles in the Gulf of Mexico to Fishing, October 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 5,628 square miles of Gulf waters off eastern Louisiana, just west of the Mississippi River delta. This is the seventh reopening in federal waters since July 22. This reopening was announced after consultation with U.S. Food and Drug[Read More…]
Schwarzenegger Signs Decriminalization Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. Yesterday, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that downgrades the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a civil infraction. This new law means that the more than 60,000 people who are arrested in California every year for small-time marijuana[Read More…]
Indianapolis Man Sentenced to 32 Years for Five Bank Robberies
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF) – Von Eric Sweatt, 55, Indianapolis, was sentenced to 32 years in prison today by U.S. District Judge William T. Lawrence for five armed bank robberies in late 2009 and early 2010. This case was the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Safe Streets[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama Praising Admiral Thad Allen’s Service
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. “I am profoundly grateful to Admiral Thad Allen for his years of dedicated service to America, and particularly his outstanding leadership of the BP Oil Spill response effort. At a time when he could have enjoyed a well-deserved retirement from the United States Coast Guard, Admiral[Read More…]
Hostess Brands, Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Hostess® Mini Muffins (Chocolate Chip variety) Due to Unlabeled Allergen
Irving, TX–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2010. Hostess Brands, Inc. of Irving, Texas, is voluntarily recalling Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins multi-packs sold in retail stores throughout the United States with the knowledge of the FDA. Some of these multi-packs may contain muffins with undeclared walnuts, which is an allergen. People who have[Read More…]
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