New Board Members Bring Diverse Experience in Educational Development and Planning CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the appointment of four new members of the Board of City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) who will work to build on the significant gains in student outcomes under CCC’s Reinvention initiative,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Food & Water Watch: EPA’s Fracking Study Has Industry’s Oily Fingerprints All Over It
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2015. Statement of Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch: Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their study on hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, and its potential impact on drinking water supplies. The study was conducted at the request of Congress. In response, Wenonah[Read More…]
Honda Recalls 5,100,000 Vehicles, June 5, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2015 SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal[Read More…]
Big Lots Recalls Hanging Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Big Lots Hanging Chairs Recall Summary Name of product: Hanging chairs Hazard: The hanging chairs can tip over when they face sideways and swing beyond the base, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Big Lots toll-free at (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m.[Read More…]
Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Product Number: Consumer Package Recall Summary Name of product: Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps Hazard: Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Cree customer service toll-free at (888) 338-7883 from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
EPA Releases Draft Assessment on the Potential Impacts to Drinking Water Resources from Hydraulic Fracturing Activities
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a draft assessment today on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing activities on drinking water resources in the United States. The assessment, done at the request of Congress, shows that while hydraulic fracturing activities in the U.S. are carried out[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests $60 Million to Advance Nuclear Technology
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Today, the Energy Department announced more than $60 million in nuclear energy research and infrastructure enhancement awards. Sixty-eight projects from across the country were selected based on their potential to create scientific breakthroughs that both help strengthen the nation’s energy security and reduce harmful greenhouse gas[Read More…]
Five Things US Labor Secretary Perez Says You Should Know About the May 2015 Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2015. With the release of the May 2015 Employment Situation Report today, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez says there are five things you should know about its numbers: Record streak continues: This is the best jobs report of 2015 so far. The economy added 280,000[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Jobs Day Statement: More Good Signs From Today’s BLS Report—But…
A job seeker fills out an application during a job fair in Chicago, April 22, 2015. SOURCE: AP/M. Spencer Green Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Center for American Progress Economist Michael Madowitz released the following statement on today’s employment situation figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: After a[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Video Highlights Persisting Problems in Broken U.S. Criminal Justice System
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2015. Following an event last week hosted by the Center for American Progress and PICO National Network exploring the need to reverse the trend of overcriminalization of people of color in our country’s criminal justice system, CAP has released a new video highlighting the persisting problems[Read More…]
