Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2013. Environmentalists, farm workers, and farmworker advocates have become increasingly uncomfortable with the new proposal for pesticide safety measures which does not include details on how the proposed rule will protect agricultural workers, farmers, and applicators. These sentiments stem from the concern that this may mean less[Read More…]
Year: 2013
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 11, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Januay 11, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader in Burkah district, Baghlan province, today. The leader planned and executed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces for both the Taliban and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and was used by both insurgent groups to root[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Secretary Panetta and General Dempsey in the Pentagon Briefing Room, Jan. 10, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2013. SECRETARY LEON E. PANETTA: Good afternoon, everyone. Earlier today, I was pleased to welcome President Karzai to the Pentagon, along with his delegation from Afghanistan, including Minister of Defense Mohammadi. I had a long — I think it was about an hour-long — one-on-one meeting with[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, January 10, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA Status of Adoption Law/Pending Adoptions SYRIA Joint Special Envoy Brahimi’s Work/3 B’s Meeting JORDAN/SYRIA Ambassador Ford’s Trip/ Syrian Refugee Camps in Jordan SYRIA Loss of Taftanaz Airbase PALESTINIANS/SYRIA Refugee Issue/Palestinian Neighborhoods in Syrian Crossfire PALESTINIANS/ISRAEL Hamas/Palestinian Authority/Reconciliation FRANCE Shooting of Three[Read More…]
France: No Stone Unturned in Investigation Into Slaying of Kurdish Women Activists
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The investigation into the gunning down of three Kurdish women activists in Paris must be prompt and thorough, Amnesty International said. Sakine Cansız, a founder of the armed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Fidan Doğan and Leyla Söylemez were found shot dead at the “Kurdistan Information Office”[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Expands Teacher In the Library Program to All Chicago Public Library Locations
Partnership with Universities Brings Innovative Homework Program to 21 More Branches CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Mayor Emanuel and Library Commissioner Brian Bannon announced today the Chicago Public Library’s popular homework help program, “Teacher in the Library,” will be expanded to all neighborhood branches. Through partnerships with local universities, the Library will[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Summer of Learning’ Initiative
Innovative Public-Private Coordination Infuses Learning Into Summer Programs for Children CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City is embarking on a new Summer of Learning initiative, which represents an innovative public-private coordination to infuse learning into summer programs that young people across the city attend when[Read More…]
BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Can-Am® Commander side-by-side off-road[Read More…]
Camden Agrees to Pay $3.5M to Victims of Police Corruption
ACLU filed suit against police department in 2010 for planting drugs on a Camden resident NEWARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The City of Camden has agreed to pay $3.5 million in damages to 88 people whose convictions were overturned because of widespread corruption in the Camden Police Department. The settlement stems from[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across Illinois
Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Program Investing $15 Million to Develop New Exhibits, Improve Museum Facilities and Create Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that public museums across Illinois will receive $15 million in state capital investments to improve facilities and develop new exhibits while creating more than[Read More…]
