Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Remains Closely Engaged Parties Remain Committed to Resumption of Final Status Negotiations SYRIA Congressional Approval/Support Regarding Assistance to Syrian Opposition / Congressman Roger’s Statement Expanding Scope and Scale of U.S. Assistance Political Solution and Strengthening Opposition is End[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Oregon Workforce Shows Competitive Edge with 25,000 Career Readiness Certificates
Salem, OR–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Oregon now has over 25,000 certified, work-ready individuals, thanks to Oregon’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) program. Launched by Governor Kitzhaber in 2011, the certification gives job applicants a competitive edge in the job market by providing verification of the skills sought by employers. “Aligning the[Read More…]
Bonnie Gunzenhauser appointed interim dean of Roosevelt University’s College of Arts and Sciences
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Bonnie Gunzenhauser has been appointed Interim Dean of Roosevelt University’s College of Arts and Sciences, succeeding Lynn Weiner who stepped down to become University Historian. Gunzenhauser is recognized for her distinguished scholarship and teaching and for her ability to work collegially with faculty in all academic disciplines. [Read More…]
Nationwide Poll: Parents Overwhelmingly Choose Strong Neighborhood Public Schools over Charters, Choice, Vouchers
When teachers and parents join together, we can be an unstoppable force to fulfill the promise of education as a pathway to opportunity for all children,” says AFT President Randi Weingarten WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Parents overwhelmingly believe that public schools are the single most important institution for the future of[Read More…]
Chicago’s Divvy Bike Share System Ridership Grows as Stations Added
50,000 Bike Trips Taken, 175,000 Miles Ridden in First Three Weeks of Operation; Busiest Bike Share System in the World on Saturday; 40 New Stations Installed This Week CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that in the first three weeks of the Divvy bike share system in operation,[Read More…]
Court Finds Bush Era Ozone Standards Fail to Meet Legal Requirements to Protect Forests; Upholds Health Standard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. A federal appeals court today held that smog standards adopted during the Bush administration do not assure protection of forests and vegetation from ozone damage as the law requires. The court’s judgment found that in 2008 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Air[Read More…]
New Report Highlights Extent of Coal Plant Water Pollution, OMB Obstruction
Coal-fired power plants remain the nation’s biggest source of toxic water pollution Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. A new report released today by a coalition of environmental and clean water groups, highlights the critical need to clean up power plant water pollution. The report, Closing the Floodgates: How the Coal Industry[Read More…]
Clean Water Advocates Push EPA on Washington State’s Toxic Fish Consumption Rules
Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Today, Waterkeepers Washington, a coalition of statewide clean water advocates, put the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on notice it could be sued under the federal Clean Water Act for failing to protect Washingtonians from toxic pollution entering Puget Sound, the Columbia River, the Spokane River[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Stresses Key Role of Community Banks
Supports Reforms to Wind Down Housing Finance Giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013. Following a Senate Banking Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released a statement on the role of community banks in the housing finance system, and expressed his support for winding down Fannie[Read More…]
Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 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: July 23, 2013 Recall number: 13-247 Product and Serial Number location for Subaru SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500 generators recalled by Robin America.[Read More…]
