Davos-Klosters, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–23 January 2015 – There is optimism for a sustainable future, where poverty is eradicated, disease eliminated and everyone has access to nutritious food and the opportunities presented by education. This message of hope was delivered by Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, Co-Chairs, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USA.[Read More…]
Day: January 23, 2015
Interior Secretary Jewell Visits New Mexico’s Permian Basin to Discuss Efforts to Reduce Methane on Public Lands
Administration Goal to Reduce Methane Emissions by up to 45% by 2025 CARLSBAD, N.M. –-(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. On the heels of the Obama Administration’s recently announced goal to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40 – 45 percent from 2012 levels by 2025, U.S. Secretary of[Read More…]
Ahead of Obama Visit, Doctors Without Borders Warns US Pressure on India Could Impact Access to Medicines for Millions
NEW DELHI—(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Ahead of US president Obama’s visit to India, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) expressed deep concern over the US government’s heightened efforts to undermine access to affordable medicines from India—often called the “pharmacy of the developing world.” Millions of people[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Annual Union Membership Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Today’s release of the annual union membership numbers by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in this economic recovery, people are either seeking out good union jobs or taking matters into their own hands by forming unions to raise wages and ensure that new jobs[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins United Center To Announce Construction Of New Office Building
Bulls, Blackhawks and United Center Staff Move will Make Room for Additional Fan Experiences at United Center; Project is Part of More than $400 Million in Public and Private Investments in the City’s Near West Side CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Chicago Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, Chicago Blackhawks[Read More…]
Toyota Recalls 4,971 Toyota Prius V Vehicles, Jan. 23, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015 SUMMARY: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota Prius V vehicles manufactured November 7, 2013, to January 7, 2015. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the passenger seat air bag system may be improperly calibrated. As a[Read More…]
Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Primal Vantage Hyde Cliff Hanger tree stand Recall Summary Name of product: Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands Hazard: The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: [Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Jan. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2015. Alliance Reacts to President Obama’s State of the Union Address President Obama gave his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, and in a statement, the Alliance voiced its approval of his remarks and ideas. In particular, the statement from Alliance Executive Director Richard Fiesta[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children to Protect Against Measles
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. A measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in California – and has grown to more than 50 confirmed cases in multiple states – is a stark reminder of our nation’s responsibility to protect our most vulnerable citizens. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and[Read More…]
Energy Department Creates Jobs Strategy Council to Focus on Job Growth in Energy Economy
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2015. Today, Secretary Moniz announced the creation of the Jobs Strategy Council (JSC), an initiative focused on accelerating job growth in American-made clean energy sources while implementing the President’s Climate Action Plan, during a roundtable with the business leaders of Energy Intensive, Trade Exposed industries and their[Read More…]