Clears Way for Life-saving Treatment for 1,500 Children NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to immediately release funds to clean up lead-contaminated villages in Nigeria will save untold lives, Human Rights Watch said today. Releasing the funds clears the way for at least 1,500 children in urgent[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mayor Emanuel and Department of Procurement Services Host First Construction Summit for Hundreds of Companies
First-Ever Coordination Among Multiple Government Agencies Saves Time and Money for Businesses; Helps Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Enterprises Bid on Upcoming Projects CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. In an effort to make it easier to do business with the City of Chicago, boost competition and increase participation, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chief[Read More…]
NRDC: Sandy Relief Helps Victims Recover, But Also Impedes Protection of Oceans and Lands
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013 – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved a $50 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill already passed by the U.S. House, sending the measure to the President for his signature. Scott Slesinger, legislative director for the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued this statement: “This bill will help tens of[Read More…]
136,000-plus Oppose Agribusiness Campaign to Strip Orcas of Federal Protection
Puget Sound’s southern resident orcas targeted Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2013. More than 136,000 concerned citizens have submitted comments opposing a California agribusiness campaign to take Puget Sound’s killer whales off the endangered species list. The comments are directed to the National Marine Fisheries Service which set a deadline of January[Read More…]
When a Planet Behaves Like a Comet
EU–(ENEWSPF)–29 January 2013. ESA’s Venus Express has made unique observations of Venus during a period of reduced solar wind pressure, discovering that the planet’s ionosphere balloons out like a comet’s tail on its nightside. The ionosphere is a region of weakly electrically charged gas high above the main body of[Read More…]
Gross Job Gains and Gross Job Losses Increased in Second Quarter 2012
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. From March 2012 to June 2012 gross job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments were 7.0 million, an increase of 69,000 from the previous quarter, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over this period, gross job losses from closing and contracting private[Read More…]
ACLU Urges Congress to Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Bill Ensures Women Would Receive Equal Pay for Equal Work WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. On the fourth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the American Civil Liberties Union is urging members of Congress to support and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377) – the next step in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins FTC, States to Shut Down Global Pyramid Scheme
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Joining the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Attorneys General from Kentucky and North Carolina, Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced legal action against Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM), an alleged global pyramid scheme operating since 2001 from its corporate headquarters in Lexington, Ky. The headquarters and a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Partners with DHL and Pizzas 4 Patriots to Serve Up a Slice of Home for the Superbowl
21,000 Chicago-Style Pizzas to be Shipped to Overseas Servicemembers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today partnered with leaders from DHL and Pizzas 4 Patriots to send 21,000 Chicago-style deep dish pizzas to servicemembers just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. That’s enough pizza to feed every soldier stationed in[Read More…]
Park Forest Mayor & Mrs. Ostenburg Endorse Robin Kelly for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary Election to be Held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. On Tuesday, February 26, several individuals will be listed on the ballot in the Democratic Primary Election to succeed former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. as U.S. Representative from Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District. I[Read More…]
