WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. During Pollution Prevention (P2) Week, September 16-22, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages Americans to prevent or reduce pollution at the source. This year’s pollution prevention week comes just three months after President Obama’s speech at Georgetown University where he outlined his Climate Action Plan to[Read More…]
Year: 2013
New Petition Launched to Support Treating All Married Military Personnel Equally
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. In response to resistance on the part of several state National Guards to the extension of benefits to the same-sex spouses of military members, the ACLU and the American Military Partner Association have launched a new national petition to the Defense Department that calls on it to[Read More…]
Victory for College Students! Court Strikes Down Mandatory Drug Testing for All Students
ACLU’s win should be a warning to colleges and universities JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. On Friday, in a class-action lawsuit brought by the ACLU and the ACLU of Eastern Missouri, a federal district court told a Missouri college to end its unconstitutional program of requiring all of its students—irrespective[Read More…]
Toxic Pesticide Used Illegally in Georgia Nursing Homes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. A federal grand jury in Macon, Georgia allege that Steven A. Murray and his company, Bio-Tech Management wrongly used pesticides in multiple nursing homes across the state of Georgia. This misapplication is particularly egregious as the elderly are especially vulnerable to pesticide exposure and the resulting adverse[Read More…]
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Beginning September 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the Latino community’s contributions to the cultural richness and diversity of the United States. This year, the theme, “Hispanics: Serving and leading Our Nation with Pride and Honor,” highlights[Read More…]
Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Honey Roasted Peanuts, for Undeclared Milk and Wheat
Myerstown, PA–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2013. As a result of an internal review, Dutch Valley is issuing a recall on Honey Roasted Peanuts due to undeclared Milk and Wheat Ingredients. Individuals with food allergies to Milk and or Wheat may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of September 16, 2013
Area teens participated in an Interfaith Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur/Sukkot Program at Temple Anshe Sholom in Olympia Fields Sunday. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2013. One of Park Forest’s annual activities that marks the start of fall is taking place on September 21 and 22 – the 58th Park[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu After Their Meeting, Sept. 15, 2013
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Mr. Secretary, John, a pleasure to welcome you again in Jerusalem. I very much appreciate the fact that you’re here today. You’ve got a lot on your plate. Despite that busy schedule of yours, you took the time to come to Jerusalem. It’s deeply[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the 50th anniversary of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Al
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. Today, we remember Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley who were killed 50 years ago in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. That horrific day in Birmingham, Alabama quickly became a defining moment for the Civil Rights Movement. It galvanized Americans all[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2013. Today, the President called Governor John Hickenlooper to receive an update on the situation in Colorado and express his concern for the citizens impacted by the historic flooding, including those individuals still missing. The President expressed his condolences to the families and friends who lost a[Read More…]
