Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here today, on another glorious day. And fortunately, we will all be outside soon. We need a hard stop — I’m looking at my friend from the Associated Press — at[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
Congresswoman Kelly’s Statement on Roseland Hospital Emergency Funding
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the following statement in response to Governor Quinn’s authorization of emergency funding for Roseland Hospital: “From the beginning of our discussions on Roseland Hospital, the Governor and I have been in agreement that Roseland is a vital community resource but that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Fighting in Qusayr / Humanitarian Assistance / U.S. Assistance to Opposition United Nations Investigation Continues into Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons Geneva 2 Conference TURKEY Conversation between Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Davutoglu / Protests ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Peace Process PAKISTAN Elections /[Read More…]
Mahtomedi High School Student Project Wins President’s Environmental Youth Award
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today presented the regional 2012 President’s Environmental Youth Award to members of an environmental club at Mahtomedi High School in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, for its Zephyr Wind Project. Members of the school’s Eco Club raised $100,000 to build a 10-kilowatt wind turbine[Read More…]
Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy on Front Line in Fight Against Flu Epidemic
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. While spring is finally here, students in Roosevelt University’s College of Pharmacy won’t forget the passing flu season anytime soon. Sickening hundreds of thousands and sending record numbers of people to hospitals, this year’s epidemic was fought on many fronts in the Chicago area by Illinois pharmacists[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Director Jarvis Announce Initiative to Offer Additional Healthy, Sustainable Food Choices at Parks
Nutritious, Affordable Food Options for Park Visitors to be Offered Nationwide WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today joined National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, Let’s Move! Executive Director and White House Senior Policy Advisor on Nutrition Sam Kass, and executives and chefs of major[Read More…]
DiveAlert Emergency Signaling Devices Recalled by Ideations Due to Drowning Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: June 05, 2013 – Recall number: 13-207 Recalled Model DA2 DiveAlert signaling device Recall Summary Name of product: DiveAlert and DiveAlert[Read More…]
EPA Survey Shows $384 Billion Needed for Drinking Water Infrastructure by 2030
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released results of a survey showing that $384 billion in improvements are needed for the nation’s drinking water infrastructure through 2030 for systems to continue providing safe drinking water to 297 million Americans. EPA’s fifth Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey[Read More…]
ACLU Awards 2013 Medal of Liberty to Youth-Led Organization United We Dream
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union has announced that it has awarded its highest honor, the Roger N. Baldwin Medal of Liberty, to the five-year-old immigration organization United We Dream. Presented biennially, the award carries a $30,000 prize. Named in 1989 for one of the ACLU’s founders,[Read More…]
Department of Defense News Briefing with Secretary Hagel at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, June 5, 2013
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. I know that the secretary general was just here, so I listened to what he said, and I’m aware of his comments. So I will add my thoughts to the last day-and-a-half. I appreciate you giving me an opportunity to[Read More…]
