CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 27, 2013. Anti-war activists from six Midwest states are gathering in Chicago Saturday to oppose drone warfare. Their target: Boeing Company. A march will take place on Saturday, September 28 beginning at 3 p.m. at the northwest corner of Monroe Street and Columbus Drive in Chicago. “Boeing is vying[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Policy Uncertainty Dims Consumer Confidence in September 2013
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Confidence fell in September as consumers were more likely to anticipate a slower pace of economic growth, fewer job opportunities and less favorable personal financial prospects, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. Conducted by the U-M Institute for Social Research since 1946,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces NATO Legacy Funds to Help Financially Revitalize Beverly Arts Center
Center Offers Classes in Art, Music, Dance, and Theater; Rotating Exhibitions of Art by Established and Emerging Artists; and one of the most Dynamic Performing Arts Programs in the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that $250,000 in privately raised NATO legacy funds will be donated to[Read More…]
IPCC Climate Findings Require Immediate Action – Earthjustice Statement
Stockholm, Sweden–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Today, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its latest major review of physical science on climate change. The report confirms that human emissions of carbon pollution are causing climate change, warming and acidifying the oceans, and melting the glaciers of Greenland and across the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, September 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Latest on a Possible Shutdown of the Federal Government On Thursday, top House Republican leaders rejected the short-term spending plan expected to be passed by the Senate in coming days, increasing the possibility of a government shutdown next week. Asked if the House would pass the[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on UN Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change Report
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the UN’s climate change report which concludes that the rise in global temperatures is the result of human activity: “This report confirms what scientists have been telling us for decades that climate change is real and is[Read More…]
Electric Car Sales Surge, 90+ Cities Celebrate National Plug In Day
EV victory lap and test drives at third annual event, Sept. 28-29 WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWPSF)–September 27, 2013. The 3rd annual National Plug In Day on September 28-29 will highlight accelerated growth in the electric vehicle market. From Amsterdam to Hawaii, prospective buyers will learn about electric vehicles (EVs) at events in[Read More…]
‘Obamacare’ Outreach to Latinos Gets Boost as SEIU Latino Doctors, Members Launch Nationwide Campaign
In MTV-Style Online Video, Telegenic Docs Urge Latinos in a Dozen States to “Ask Questions, Get Answers, Get Covered” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Two dynamic and telegenic Hispanic doctors on the frontlines of delivering healthcare to their community today hosted a teleconference to launch a new SEIU online video campaign about[Read More…]
Safeway Recalls Several Varieties of Angel Food Cake Due to Undeclared Soy and Milk Allergens
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2013. Safeway is voluntarily recalling six (6) Angel Food Cake products because they contain the undeclared allergens soy and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy or milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these[Read More…]
Toys R Us Recalls Journey Girl Travel Trunks Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 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: September 27, 2013 Recall number: 13-292 Journey Girl Travel Trunk Recall Summary Name of product: Journey Girl Travel Trunk Hazard: The blue[Read More…]
