NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2013 – Senior United Nations officials today called on Member States to take renewed steps to rid the world of nuclear weapons, during what was the first high-level meeting ever held by the General Assembly devoted to this issue. “Some might complain that nuclear disarmament is little[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Major Reductions of Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Livestock Within Reach – UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2013 – Wider use of available best practices and technologies could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the livestock sector by as much as 30 per cent, according to a new study released today by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The report, “Tackling climate[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban Voices Sadness at Loss of Life Caused by Earthquake in South-west Pakistan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 September 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the loss of life and damage to thousands of homes caused by the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck south-west Pakistan earlier this week. “The Secretary-General extends his sincere condolences to the people and Government of Pakistan, particularly the[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending September 21, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 305,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 310,000. The 4-week moving average was 308,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Two Navy Casualties, September 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two sailors who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Sept. 22, as a result of an MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter crash while operating in the central Red Sea. Both sailors were assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Job Fair at South Suburban College on October 4
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly will host a job fair on Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the atrium of South Suburban College, 15800 State St., South Holland. A wide-range of employers with available job openings will be on hand to meet job-seekers.[Read More…]
Gutierrez Family Tells TCF Bank: Don’t Make Us Homeless
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2013. Home prices in Chicago may be on the rise again, but the housing recovery is bypassing families like the Gutierrez’, who face eviction this winter. On Thursday at noon, supporters of the Garfield Ridge family and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather[Read More…]
Wisconsin Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken And Ham Products Due To Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Products distributed to retail and food service establishments nationwide. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 25, 2013 – Garden Fresh Foods, a Milwaukee, Wisc.establishment, is recalling approximately 19,054 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken and ham products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.[Read More…]
Park Forest Area League of Women Voters to Host Meeting on Village Achievements and Challenges on October 9, 2013
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2013–The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area will host a meeting on the topic of Village Achievements and Challenges on October 9, at 7:00 PM at the Park Forest Public Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard in Park Forest. The Village Presidents and Village Managers[Read More…]
National Organization for Women Stands with Activist Calling for Removal of Montana Judge
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–September 25, 2013. The National Organization for Women is proud of the work Montana NOW has undertaken to remove Judge G. Todd Baugh from the bench by filing an official complaint with the Montana Judicial Standards Commission. Baugh has come under intense scrutiny[Read More…]
