Department of Environmental Conservation to require full environmental review of Global Companies’ proposal The Port of Albany. Photo courtesy of Andy Arthur Albany, NY —(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015. In the face of a court challenge from a broad coalition of environmental and community groups and massive community opposition, the Department of[Read More…]
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Shell Loses Appeal of Oil Train Project in Skagit County
Skagit County Superior Court agrees that environmental and public health risks of dangerous oil rail project should be assessed Skagit River in Burlington, WA. Photo courtesy of Brent M. / Flickr Mount Vernon, WA —(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015. Yesterday, Skagit County Superior Court dismissed Shell Oil Refinery’s appeal of a decision[Read More…]
Now Available: Forum Videos to Inspire a Just and Healthy Future
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015. Beyond Pesticides is pleased to announce that videos from Agricultural Justice, Age of Organics, and Alligators: Protecting Health, biodiversity, and ecosystems, the 33rd National Pesticide Forum are now available! The videos cover the range of topics that were discussed at the Forum and include keynote speeches,[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Names New Director of DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today that Maj. Gen. Camille M. Nichols will assume duties as director of the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office effective June 8. The current director, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Snow, was selected as commander, U.S. Army Recruiting Command at[Read More…]
President Obama Proclaims Memorial Day 2015 as ‘Day of Prayer’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015 – President Barack Obama today saluted the service and sacrifices of America’s military members — past and present — and proclaimed Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, “as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of[Read More…]
Illinois Veterans’ Honor Memorial Day
Springfield –-(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2015. “On Monday, May 25, people across Illinois will observe Memorial Day – a time when we remember those who died while serving in the military and we honor their service and sacrifice,” said Erica Jeffries, Army veteran and Director, Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “Memorial[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, May 21, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015 – 1:12 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Let me do a quick statement at the top, and then we’ll get going. It’s my understanding that the United States House of Representatives has recessed for the Memorial Day break and is not expected to return[Read More…]
IDOT Suspends Non-Emergency Road Work for 2015 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
Lanes Opened to Improve Traffic Flow SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. The Memorial Day holiday weekend is expected to be a busy one on Illinois roads. Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that non-emergency roadwork will be suspended, where possible, from 3 p.m. Friday, May 22 until 12 a.m.[Read More…]
Breakfast Club Fans Can Take Home Movie Memorabilia with Special 30th Anniversary Auction
Theater Chairs from Set of Iconic Movie Up for Sale Des Plaines, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the “The Breakfast Club,” fans of the iconic movie will have the unique opportunity to own a piece of the show’s history when the State of Illinois[Read More…]
California Operator of MyRedBook.com Sentenced to 13 Months in Prison for Facilitating Prostitution
Defendant Also Ordered to Forfeit More Than $1.28 Million Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2015. A California man was sentenced to 13 months in prison today for his operation of the myRedBook.com website to facilitate prostitution. This represents the first federal conviction of a website operator for facilitation of prostitution. Assistant Attorney[Read More…]
