Legislation Recognizes and Affirms Tribal Court Jurisdiction over Non-Indians in Domestic Violence Crimes WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn today praised the passage of the Violence Against Women Act, which includes important provisions for federally recognized tribal communities,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Making the Economic Case for Offshore Wind, New Report Results Confirm Viability
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Today Sens. Tom Carper (D-DE) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Incentivizing Offshore Wind Power Act and the Center for American Progress, the Clean Energy States Alliance, the Sierra Club, and the U.S. Offshore Wind Collaboration released a jointly commissioned Brattle Group report, which shows that[Read More…]
Appeals Court Upholds Voucher Plan That Would Fund Religious Schools in Colorado
ACLU and Americans United Will Appeal Ruling To Colorado Supreme Court DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. A Colorado appeals court ruled 2-1 today that a voucher plan adopted by the Douglas County School District does not violate the Colorado Constitution by diverting taxpayer money to pay students’ tuition at religious and other[Read More…]
Legislation to Advance President Obama’s Affordable Care Act Moves to Illinois House of Representatives
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn released the following statement on the Illinois Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 26 to increase access to health coverage: “I thank Senate President John Cullerton, Senator Heather Steans and everyone in the Illinois Senate who voted today to increase access to health coverage for[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, AFSCME Announce Tentative Contract Agreement
Negotiators Send Proposed Three-year Agreement to AFSCME Members for Ratification Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The Quinn Administration and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 have reached a tentative agreement on a new union contract covering some 35,000 state employees. Negotiations have been ongoing for[Read More…]
Department Of Defense Expands Valor Website
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Today, the Department of Defense announced the expansion of its valor website to include the names of individuals who were awarded Medals of Honor for actions prior to Sept. 11, 2001. The decision to expand the website will give recognition to service members who were awarded[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on Syria
Rome, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon again. I just have a very brief statement, then I’m happy to take a few questions. I just got to look outdoors and actually see that it is a beautiful day here in Rome, and I want to again thank our host,[Read More…]
CountryMark Refining and Logistics LLC to Install $18 Million in Pollution Controls to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations at Indiana Refinery
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that CountryMark Refining and Logistics LLC (CountryMark) has agreed to pay a $167,000 civil penalty, perform environmental projects totaling more than $180,000, and spend $18 million on new pollution controls to resolve Clean[Read More…]
Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder on the House Passage of the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today on the House passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: “I am pleased that Congress has voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a landmark law that has transformed the way we[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady Launching Let’s Move! Active Schools — Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013 – 11:41 A.M. CST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. I am thrilled to be here today as we launch Let’s Move Active Schools –- this unprecedented effort to bring physical education back to America’s schools. And I want to start[Read More…]
