Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. According to a new analysis released yesterday by the Center for American Progress, the latest House Republican budget is not just contrary to progressive values, but it is also stems from flawed economic logic. “Because Rep. Ryan’s fervent commitment to trickle-down economics is the framework of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Pesticide Law Violations Uncovered in Oregon Timberland Spraying
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014 – The results of an on-going investigation into allegations of improper pesticide spraying on timberland near residential areas in Southern Oregon confirmed what residents of the small towns had known since the day they were unwillingly sprayed with dangerous pesticides—the applications were illegal. Statements released on[Read More…]
EPA Strategic Plan Charts Direction for Next Four Years
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its fiscal year (FY) 2014 to 2018 Strategic Plan today, which provides a blueprint for advancing EPA’s mission to protect public health and the environment across the country. The plan envisions a new era of partnerships with state and local[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Bill Protecting Businesses from Patent Trolls Passes Senate
Springfield—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today applauded Senate lawmakers for passing legislation to protect Illinois small businesses from “patent trolls” that acquire patents to profit from frivolous patent infringement claims. Senate members voted 48-0 today to send Senate Bill 3405 to the House. The bill, crafted by Attorney[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 5, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 300,000, a decrease of 32,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The last time initial claims were this low was May 12, 2007 when they were 297,000. The[Read More…]
Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC Recalls ‘Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats’ Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. The Robert Abady Dog Food Co., LLC of Poughkeepsie, NY, is recalling its 2 lb, 5 lb & 15 lb boxes of “Abady Highest Quality Maintenance & Growth Formula for Cats” because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can[Read More…]
Navy to Christen Future USS Zumwalt, New Class of Destroyer
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The Navy will christen the future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) on April 12, during a ceremony at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine. The lead ship and class are named in honor of former Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. “Bud” Zumwalt[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Paycheck Fairness Act, April 9, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2014. Today, Senate Republicans overwhelmingly blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act – preventing it from even receiving an honest debate, let alone a simple yes-or-no vote. The Paycheck Fairness Act is commonsense legislation that would strengthen the 1963 Equal Pay Act and reinforce our country’s commitment to the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Fort Hood Memorial Service, April 9, 2014
Killeen, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2014 – 2:06 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: In our lives — in our joys and in our sorrows — we’ve learned that there is “a time for every matter under heaven.” We laugh and we weep. We celebrate and we mourn. We serve in war and[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, April 9, 2014
En Route Killeen, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2014 – 10:10 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to the great state of Texas. I think you understand — or know the President’s schedule for the day, so we’ll go right to your[Read More…]
