Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles manufactured December 17, 2012, through January 22, 2013. The parking brake cable equalizer was set incorrectly and may not hold the vehicle on a 20% grade. Thus, these vehicles fail to[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Chrysler Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Trucks
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks manufactured January 7, 2013, through March 6, 2013. The engine cover may trap an excessive amount of heat under the cover. CONSEQUENCE: The excessive heat under the engine cover[Read More…]
Arctic Nearly Free of Summer Sea Ice During First Half of 21st Century
Arctic sea ice. Download here (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. For scientists studying summer sea ice in the Arctic, it’s not a question of “if” there will be nearly ice-free summers, but “when.” And two scientists say that “when” is sooner than many thought — before 2050 and possibly within[Read More…]
Building the New New Orleans, Block by Block
MIT urbanist’s new book shows how active neighborhood communities helped revitalize the city after Hurricane Katrina CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Soon after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, in August 2005, residents of the heavily flooded Broadmoor neighborhood began organizing their recovery. They founded a local development organization to help repair[Read More…]
Supermarket Chain to Stop Suppliers from Using Bee-Harming Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013) British supermarket chain, Waitrose Limited, has made the decision to phase out the use of bee-toxic neonicotinoid insecticides across its supply chain. This is happening in lieu of strong regulatory changes expected by the European Union (EU). The company, which has more than 200 branches across[Read More…]
ACLU: Gang of 8 Bill Important First Step, Needs Improvement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. “The immigration reform bill has the potential to be a historic advance for the civil rights and liberties of immigrants and all Americans,” said Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU. “The bill would allow millions of immigrants who contribute immeasurably to the vitality of this[Read More…]
Illinois Health Department Observes National Minority Health Month
Health Advocates Encourage Advancing Health Equity, Lowering Disparities CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Center for Minority Health Services joins health organizations and advocates nationwide in observing National Minority Health Month and supporting this year’s theme: “Advancing Health Equity Now: Uniting Our Communities to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on Grundfos’ New North American Headquarters in Downers Grove
Governor’s Clean Water Initiative Helped Draw World’s Largest Water Pump Manufacturer to Illinois DOWNERS GROVE–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. As part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Grundfos officials to break ground on the global water pump manufacturer’s new North[Read More…]
Parker Drilling Company Resolves FCPA Investigation and Agrees to Pay $11.76 Million Penalty
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. Parker Drilling Company, a publicly listed drilling-services company, headquartered in Houston, has agreed to pay an $11.76 million penalty to resolve charges related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for authorizing payment to an intermediary, knowing that the payment would be used to corruptly influence[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Bombings in Boston, April 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. Good afternoon, everybody. Earlier today, I was briefed by my homeland security team on the events in Boston. We’re continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds. And I’ve directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities[Read More…]
