WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today released its draft Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plans for public review and comment. In support of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan and Executive Order on Preparing the United States for the Impacts of Climate Change announced today, the Implementation Plans[Read More…]
Year: 2013
D.C. Circuit Rules on Food Processor and Packing Companies’ Challenge to Contraception Rule
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. The U.S. Court Of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today issued a decision in a case brought by the fresh produce processor and packing companies Freshway Foods, Freshway Logistics, and their owners, seeking an injunction to prevent compliance with the federal rule requiring employers to provide insurance[Read More…]
Appeals Court Allows Unconstitutional Texas Abortion Restrictions to Take Effect While Legal Challenge Proceeds
Providers Pledge to Continue to Fight for their Patients AUSTIN–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. A federal appeals court ruled today that part of a Texas anti-abortion law that was struck down Monday by a district court will be allowed to take effect while legal challenges proceed. The provisions will cause at least[Read More…]
Owner and Marketer of Louisiana Medical Equipment Supply Company Indicted for Roles in $3 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 1, 2013. The owner of a Louisiana medical equipment supply company and a marketer who worked for the company have been indicted for allegedly engaging in a $3 million Medicare fraud scheme. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Special Agent in Charge[Read More…]
Settlement Reached with Warren County, N.C., Board of Education to Resolve Employment Rights Claim of Army Reserve Soldier
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. The Justice Department announced a settlement today with the Warren County, N.C. , Board of Education that resolves a lawsuit the department filed on behalf of Army Reserve soldier Dwayne Coffer under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The settlement, which[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the SelectUSA Investment Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 1, 2013. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thanks so much. Thank you, Penny, for an extraordinary introduction. And based on that introduction, I accept the nomination. (Laughter.) I’m totally kidding. I’m out of that now; I’m out of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Anti-Defamation League Centennial Dinner
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2013. Abe, thank you. I am grateful for an opportunity to spend a special evening with all of you, each of you. It’s a privilege. It is a room – as I sat and listened and had an opportunity to renew old acquaintances and make new friends[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013 – 12:45 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Take my picture. (Wearing Red Sox hat.) What a great night! And I was up late with my son. Congratulations to the Boston Red Sox, World Champions. And even if you’re not a Red Sox fan, you have to say[Read More…]
One Earth Film Festival Announces its ‘One Earth…Our Earth!’ Young Filmmakers Contest 2014
Second Annual Young Filmmakers Contest is Open for Entries Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. Entries are now being accepted for the 2014 One Earth…Our Earth Young Filmmakers Contest! This film contest is part of the One Earth Film Festival (www.oneearthfilmfest.org) and is open to students from grade school (third grade)[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 31, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Welcome OPCW Announcement that Syria’s Chemical Weapons Are Rendered Inoperable Purpose of Secretary Kerry’s Trip / Ending Civil War in Syria / Successful Egypt / Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons / P5+1 Talks / Geneva 2 /[Read More…]
