Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will participate today in the opening of the Ivanpah Solar Energy Generating System, the world’s largest concentrating solar power (CSP) plant. As President Obama highlighted in his State of the Union address, the U.S. is becoming a global leader in solar energy[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
EPA Awards More Than $3 Million to Researchers Studying How Chemical Exposures May Impact Brain Development
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2014. Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $3 million in grants to research institutions to better understand how chemicals interact with biological processes and how these interactions may lead to altered brain development. The studies are focused on improving EPA’s ability to predict the potential[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With President Park Geun-hye of South Korea
Seoul, South Korea–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. PRESIDENT PARK: (Via interpreter) I am delighted to meet with you again, Mr. Secretary. You last visited Korea back in April of last year, and this year you’ve also come at a very critical time, and I’m sure that today your visit will serve as[Read More…]
ADA Fights High Cavity Rate in Children with Fluoride Toothpaste
Papers in February JADA issue note benefits of using fluoride toothpaste on baby’s first tooth CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2014 — To fight cavities in children, the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs (CSA) is updating its guidance to caregivers that they should brush their children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as[Read More…]
Bridgestone Corp. Agrees to Plead Guilty to Price Fixing on Automobile Parts Installed in U.S. Cars
Company Agrees to Pay $425 Million Criminal Fine Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2014. Bridgestone Corp., a Tokyo, Japan-based company, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $425 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts installed in cars sold in[Read More…]
Department of Justice Proposes Remedy to Address Bazaarvoice’s Unlawful Acquisition of PowerReviews
Remedy Would Require Bazaarvoice to Sell All PowerReviews Assets; Provide Syndication Services to the Divestiture Buyer; Remove Trade-Secret Restrictions for Employees Hired by the Divestiture Buyer Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2014. The Department of Justice today submitted to the court a proposed remedy to address Bazaarvoice Inc.’s unlawful acquisition of PowerReviews[Read More…]
MPRI Inc. Agrees to Pay $3.2 Million for False Labor Charges on Contract to Support Army in Afghanistan
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2014. MPRI Inc. has agreed to pay $3.2 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false labor charges on a contract to support the Army in Afghanistan, the Justice Department announced today. MPRI is a Chantilly, Virginia-based company. “We will not tolerate contractors that bill for work[Read More…]
Joint Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on the Declassification of Certain Documents
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper released the following joint statement Wednesday: “On Jan. 3, 2014, the Director of National Intelligence declassified and disclosed publicly that the U.S. government had filed an application with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court seeking renewal[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Signing of Executive Order Re: Minimum Wage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2014 – 2:18 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. I know you had to come here before you go buy some shovels and some salt. (Laughter.) It sounds like we may get a little snow. But I very much appreciate everybody being[Read More…]
Video: Texas Sports Anchor Delivers Jaw-Dropping Speech On Gay NFL Players
Hat Tip to the Huffington Post: Sports broadcasts are typically known for their punchy lists of best plays, epic goal countdowns and testosterone-fueled commentary. Which makes Dale Hansen’s address Monday night all the more remarkable. The Dallas sports anchor for ABC local affiliate WFAA took a break from the standard script to[Read More…]
