Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2014.l This weekend, Michelle and I join our fellow Christians in marking Good Friday and celebrating Easter. We will reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made for us and rejoice in the triumph of the Resurrection. This season reminds us that God is always with us,[Read More…]
Day: April 18, 2014
Center for Biological Diversity on Decision Delayed on Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The State Department announced today it will delay its decision on whether to approve the Keystone XL pipeline to give other government agencies more time to analyze the pipeline’s effects. The announcement — which follows a court ruling earlier this year striking down a Nebraska law allowing[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Hails Historic Upper Klamath Basin Agreement Signing Along Banks of Spring Creek
Community celebrates water milestone Klamath Falls–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Senator Ron Wyden, Governor John Kitzhaber, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Senator Jeff Merkley, Undersecretary of the Department of Commerce Kathryn Sullivan, California Resources Secretary John Laird, Klamath Tribal Chair Don Gentry, and members of the Klamath Basin Task Force gathered today[Read More…]
Lucas Museum Site Selection Task Force Announces Public Hearing and Online Forum For Public Comment
Public Hearing At The Chicago Cultural Center And A New Website Will Provide Opportunities For All Residents To Provide Input In The Process Of Exploring A Potential Site For The Lucas Cultural Arts Museum CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The Lucas Museum Site Selection Task Force designated by Mayor Rahm Emanuel today[Read More…]
NRDC: State Department Takes Prudent Action on Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014 – The State Department announced today it will extend its decision-making period on the proposed Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. The following is a statement from Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, director of the International Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council: “The State Department is taking the most prudent[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Reports that Jews Were Told to ‘Register’ in Ukraine
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement today regarding reports of Jews in Ukraine being confronted and told to register: “Reports that Jews leaving a Passover service in Donestk, Ukraine were confronted by masked men and told to register as Jews or leave the area are[Read More…]
Sierra Club Statement on State Department’s Extending Comment Period for Keystone XL Pipeline
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. The State Department today announced that it would extend the review process for the Keystone XL pipeline, citing in part continuing litigation over a Nebraska court decision that threw part of the project’s route in doubt. The State Department is also continuing to process the over 2.5[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 18, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Welcome to Visitors SYRIA Homs Chemical Weapons Lavrov / Brahimi / Rubinstein UKRAINE Donetsk / Accord / Foreign Minister Lavrov / OSCE / Sanctions IRAN Sanctions ALGERIA Elections SOUTH KOREA 7th Fleet Assisting with Search and Rescue Efforts JAPAN Whaling ISRAEL[Read More…]
Keystone XL Pipeline Project Review Process Extended by State Dept. to Provide More Time for Submission of Agency Views, April 18, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 18 2014. On April 18, 2014, the Department of State notified the eight federal agencies specified in Executive Order 13337 we will provide more time for the submission of their views on the proposed Keystone Pipeline Project. Agencies need additional time based on the uncertainty created by the[Read More…]
Illinois Schools Win No Child Left Behind Waiver
Federal Government Approves Flexibility Needed for Successful Implementation of State Strategies to Improve Student Learning CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2014. After pushing for more than two years, Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today that Illinois has won approval from the United States Department of Education[Read More…]