Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two service members who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 17 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to 3rd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Killed were: Staff Sgt.[Read More…]
Day: August 20, 2012
Senator Durbin to Students and Parents: Beware Dramatic Differences Between Student Loan Options
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Students preparing to begin college this month should take care to exhaust every federal financial aid option available to them before turning to private student loans, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today while calling for passage of the Know Before You Owe Act of 2012, a[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 20, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. IAEA Reports Progress in Global Nuclear Safety Framework Industry/Regulatory/Political The International Atomic Energy Agency says its member nations have reported “significant progress” in nuclear safety in the past year, including assessments of safety vulnerabilities at nuclear energy facilities, emergency preparedness and response, and enhanced communications among[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 20, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN Offensive Comments Against Israel ISRAEL / PALESTINIANS David Hale’s Meetings SANCTIONS / IRAN / IRAQ U.S. Sanctions / Abuse Iraqi Territory to Circumvent Sanctions IRAN Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Tehran SYRIA Special Envoy Brahimi Continue to Pursue Political Transition Strategy[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Kids’ State Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012 – 11:49 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, that was really sweet, it really was. Marshall, we’re so proud of you. We’re so very proud of you and your mom, who actually has some serious guns going on, too. (Laughter.) People talk about my arms, but I[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to the White House Press Corps, August 20, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012 – 1:27 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. MR. CARNEY: Looks like there’s a surprise guest here. THE PRESIDENT: Jay tells me that you guys have been missing me. (Laughter.) So I thought I’d come by and just say hello. Before I take some questions, let[Read More…]
USW Adjuncts Association Announces Community Meeting
PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. The Adjuncts Association of the United Steelworkers along with the Battle of Homestead Foundation will host a community meeting on the increase of academic contingency, the exploitation of that workforce, and the ongoing union campaign in Duquesne University’s McAnulty College. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug.[Read More…]
New Jersey Senate Passes Legislation that Would Help Prevent Drug Overdose Deaths
Legislation Encourages Calling 911 in Drug Overdose Cases; Overdose Is the Leading Cause of Accidental Death in New Jersey; Bill Now Awaits Governor Christie’s Signature Trenton–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Today, the New Jersey Senate passed the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act (A578/S851), which provides limited legal protection for those who witness a[Read More…]
The Risks of Drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Ocean
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. As offshore oil drilling edges ever closer to becoming a reality in the Arctic Ocean, the Center for American Progress released the video “Oil and Ice Don’t Mix: The Risks of Drilling in Alaska’s Arctic Ocean,” which examines the region’s lack of readiness in the event[Read More…]
New U-M-Developed Forecasting Tool Would Reduce Health-related Swimming Closures at Great Lakes Beaches
North Beach in Racine, Wis., on Lake Michigan. Image credit: Julie Kinzelman, City of Racine ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–August 20, 2012. Great Lakes beachgoers could spend a lot more time in the water if a beach forecasting tool under development by University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues is adopted throughout[Read More…]
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