Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. A recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) examines the health of the nation’s streams over 20 years and finds that streams nationwide are severely degraded by humans, exhibiting elevated levels of pesticides and nutrients as well as streamflow modifications. Overall, the report finds that[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Energy Department Releases Updated eGallon Prices as Electric Vehicle Sales Double
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz today highlighted the continued growth of electric vehicle sales – doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012 – as the Energy Department released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling[Read More…]
Six Colombian Nationals Charged with Murder of DEA Agent
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Six Colombian nationals were indicted today by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia for the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent James Terry Watson. “Special Agent Watson was a brave public servant who dedicated his life to protecting[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden on Asia-Pacific Policy
George Washington University, Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 1:34 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, folks. Thank you for your patience. I’d like to begin by thanking — Mr. President, thank you for offering the venue here at GW. You’re always generous, and we appreciate it a great deal. [Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Urban Alliance Youth Event
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013 – 11:31 A.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Good morning, you guys. STUDENTS: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: I am thrilled to be here. I mean, in addition to giving me an excuse to come home and sleep in my own bed — (laughter) — it’s[Read More…]
Governor Snyder Authorizes Detroit Bankruptcy Filing, Describes it as Only Viable Option to Help Residents and Restore City
Tough step will revive city buried in $18 billion debt and unfunded liabilities DETROIT—(ENEWSPF)—July 18, 2013. Gov. Rick Snyder today authorized Detroit’s emergency manager to seek federal bankruptcy protection for the city, saying it was the only viable option to provide the 700,000 people of Detroit with the public services[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Calls on House to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. On July 17, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of comprehensive immigration reform. The video link and text of Congresswoman Duckworth’s remarks are below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd4swaB0wZQ Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Drug Policy Researcher Weighs In on Overdose Death of Cory Monteith
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Kathleen Kane Willis, director of the Illinois Consortium on Drug Policy at Roosevelt University, called the untimely death of Fox TV’s Glee star Cory Monteith “ a tragedy that could have been prevented and reversed” if available overdose precautions and treatments were more commonly known and understood.[Read More…]
California Surgeon Who Discriminated Against HIV Positive Patient Loses Federal Funding
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. HHS Office of Civil Rights director Leon Rodriguez announced the termination of Medicaid funding to a California surgeon who intentionally discriminated against an HIV-positive patient by refusing to perform much needed back surgery. An order, issued by the HHS Departmental Appeals Board, concluded that the surgeon[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, First Lady Rule and First Lady Obama Highlight Success of Urban Alliance Chicago
Mayor Emanuel, First Lady Rule and First Lady Obama meet with youth from Urban Alliance Chicago. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 18, 2013. Today Mayor Rahm Emanuel, First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, and Chicago’s First Lady Amy Rule highlighted the accomplishments of the[Read More…]
