Releases Model Guidelines for State Ignition Interlock Programs WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and National Highway Traffic Safety Administrator David Strickland today kicked off the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” winter holiday crackdown on drunk and drugged driving, along with representatives from local law enforcement,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Beyond Pesticides’ Decade-Long Campaign Leads FDA to Bar Antibacterial Soaps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. A new rule proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps, body washes, and other consumer goods to prove that their products are both safe for long-term use and more effective than regular bar soap in order to remain[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests Over $7 Million to Commercialize Cost-Effective Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today announced more than $7 million for projects that will help bring cost-effective, advanced hydrogen and fuel cell technologies online faster. This investment – across four projects in Georgia, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Tennessee – will[Read More…]
Illinois Violence Prevention Task Force Meets
Creating alternatives to violence SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, and the chair of the Illinois Violence Prevention Task Force, recently convened the first task force meeting. In August of this year, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation creating the six member task force[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages People Across Illinois to Help Those in Need This Holiday Season
Governor Volunteers at New Jesse Brown Veterans Food Pantry to Prepare Holiday Meals CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Greater Chicago Food Depository CEO Kate Maehr to volunteer at the Jesse Brown Veterans Food Pantry and emphasize the importance of supporting Illinois food banks this holiday[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario
Manila, Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. MODERATOR: Friends from the media, let us welcome the arrival of the Honorable Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert S. del Rosario and His Excellency, John F. Kerry, Secretary of State of the United States of America. Ladies and gentlemen, the Honorable Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert S. del[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Fair Housing Lawsuit Against Owner and Manager of Rental Housing in New Hampshire for Discrimination Against Families with Children
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2013. The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of rental apartments in Jaffrey, N.H., for violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against families with children. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire, alleges that[Read More…]
Microsoft Executive Kurt DelBene To Replace Jeff Zients
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2013. By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services Today, I am pleased to announce Kurt DelBene as my Senior Advisor and successor to Jeff Zients. Jeff did an outstanding job working with our team to provide management advice and counsel on the HealthCare.gov project. Today,[Read More…]
More than 25 Million Original Medicare Beneficiaries Received Free Preventive Services Through November 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 17, 2013. According to new data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today, more than 25.4 million people covered by Original Medicare received at least one preventive service at no cost to them during the first eleven months of 2013, because of the Affordable[Read More…]
New Nationwide Certification Program Brings Quality Assurance to the Medical Marijuana Industry
Independent certification will benefit patients, healthcare providers, and regulators implementing medical marijuana laws Washington, D.C. –(ENEWPF)—December 17, 2013. Patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) launched a new nationwide program today that will certify the quality and reliability of medical marijuana products sold at licensed businesses. Patient Focused Certification[Read More…]
