$27.5 Million Civil Penalty Is Largest in History Under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (Alpha), one of the nation’s largest coal companies, Alpha Appalachian Holdings (formerly Massey Energy), and 66 subsidiaries have agreed to spend an estimated $200 million to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, March 5, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. As part of our continuing close consultations on shared security challenges, the President spoke to Prime Minister Cameron today regarding the events unfolding in Ukraine. The leaders expressed their grave concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, and both noted that the[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Senate’s Failure to Confirm Debo Adegbile
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. The Senate’s failure to confirm Debo Adegbile to lead the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice is a travesty based on wildly unfair character attacks against a good and qualified public servant. Mr. Adegbile’s qualifications are impeccable. He represents the best of the legal[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Opportunity For All: Making Work Pay and the Minimum Wage
New Britain, Connecticut–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014 – 2:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Connecticut! (Applause.) Go Blue Devils! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Connecticut. (Applause.) I want to thank your wonderful Governor, Dan Malloy, for that introduction. (Applause.) I want to thank your President, Jack Miller, for inviting[Read More…]
CMS Fact Sheet: 2015 Health Policy Standards
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. Today the Administration is releasing comprehensive guidance for 2015 on key health law policies under the Affordable Care Act. This comprehensive release of regulations and policies responds to the concerns we’ve heard from families, states, businesses, health professionals, Congress, insurance commissioners, and insurers who want certainty[Read More…]
House of Flavors Ice Cream Company Recalling Belmont Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Ludington, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. House of Flavors Ice Cream Company, based in Ludington, Michigan, is recalling its Belmont Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream because it’s ingredients may include an undeclared nut allergen. Consumers who may have an allergy or severe sensitivity to nuts run the risk of serious or[Read More…]
Illinois Students Compete for Scholarship Dollars at Financial Literacy Bowl
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 5, 2014. More than 120 Illinois high school students will test their knowledge of personal finance and compete for scholarship prizes at the third annual Financial Literacy Bowl, hosted by the Illinois College Advising Corps (ICAC). During the one-day tournament, teams of six seniors from 22 ICAC’s[Read More…]
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Limited Quanity of Two Varieties of World Baby Pouch Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of two varieties of its World Baby line of pouch products due to intermittent damage to the plastic spouts during manufacturing. There is a possibility that small fragments could loosen, detach and present a choking hazard if[Read More…]
HC Schau and Son of Woodridge Illinois Recall of ‘Fresh To Go Tuscan Style Combo on Tomato Basil Bread’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. HC Schau and Son of Woodridge Illinois is recalling 3422 individual 8oz units of ‘Fresh To Go Tuscan Style Combo on Tomato Basil Bread’ because it may contain undeclared Pine Nuts (tree nuts). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to Pine Nuts run[Read More…]
President Obama’s Budget Resets the Fiscal Debate
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2014. Following the release of President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2015, the Center for American Progress released a report detailing how the president’s budget moves away from the misguided focus on austerity and debt and instead sets an agenda that will promote economic growth and opportunity. “President[Read More…]
