Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2013. SUMMARY: Yamaha Motor Company (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 XVS950CU (Bolt) motorcycles manufactured March 2013 through June 2013. Slack or sag in the wiring harness may allow it to contact the exhaust manifold causing the wires to melt, and possibly short circuit. CONSEQUENCE: If[Read More…]
Day: July 19, 2013
Federal Report Finds Stream Health Severely Degraded
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) examines the health of the nation’s streams over 20 years and finds that streams nationwide are severely degraded by humans, exhibiting elevated levels of pesticides and nutrients as well as streamflow modifications. Overall, the report finds that[Read More…]
Energy Department Releases Updated eGallon Prices as Electric Vehicle Sales Double
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today highlighted the continued growth of electric vehicle sales – doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 – as the Energy Department released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling[Read More…]
Six Colombian Nationals Charged with Murder of DEA Agent
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Six Colombian nationals were indicted today by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia for the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent James Terry Watson. “Special Agent Watson was a brave public servant who dedicated his life to protecting[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Asia-Pacific Policy
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you for offering the venue here at GW. You’re always generous, and we appreciate it a great deal. [Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Urban Alliance Youth Event
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home and sleep in my own bed — (laughter) — it’s[Read More…]