Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Seaman Aaron D. Ullom, 20, of Midland, Mich., died while conducting a dismounted patrol in the Now Zad district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, on July 12. He was assigned as[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on Retail Sales in June 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for June 2011. Retail sales increased 0.1 percent, stronger than private-sector expectations of a 0.2-percent decline. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales were unchanged, matching private-sector expectations. Sales at gasoline stations declined 1.3 percent, largely due to[Read More…]
Global Temperatures Were Seventh Warmest on Record for June
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The globe experienced the seventh warmest June since record keeping began in 1880. The Arctic sea ice extent was the second smallest extent for June on record. The monthly analysis from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides[Read More…]
NOAA is Taking Steps to Protect Sea Turtles in the Gulf
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. With additional areas in the Gulf opening to shrimping on Friday, NOAA is continuing to help fishermen comply with Turtle Excluder Device (TED) regulations designed to prevent turtles from being caught in shrimp trawl nets. NOAA’s Fisheries Service Office of Law Enforcement has put extra personnel[Read More…]
Salazar Approves Major Renewable Energy Projects, Identifies Next Step in Solar Energy Development
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Advancing the Obama Administration’s commitment to rapid and responsible development of large-scale renewable energy, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced the approval of four new projects on public lands, the launch of environmental reviews on three others, and the next step in a comprehensive environmental[Read More…]
Op-ed by Vice President Biden: Delivering the Accountable Government that Taxpayers Deserve
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The full text of the op-ed by Vice President Joe Biden is printed below. The piece titled, “Delivering the Accountable Government that Taxpayers Deserve” was published today in McClatchy Newspapers. Delivering the Accountable Government that Taxpayers Deserve By Vice President Joe Biden McClatchy-Tribune Information Services July[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Man Indicted for Allegedly Soliciting Jihadists to Kill Americans
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2011. Emerson Winfield Begolly, 22, of New Bethlehem, Pa., was indicted by a federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va., today for allegedly soliciting Islamic extremists to engage in acts of terrorism within the United States and posting bomb-making instruction materials online. The indictment was announced by Lisa Monaco,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, July 14, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Robert S. Greniger, 21, of Greenfield, Minn., died July 12 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Receives Advisory Council Report on Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn announced today that the Elgin-O’Hare West Bypass advisory council has submitted its final report. The Governor created the council by Executive Order last fall to assist in the planning for extending the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway east and building the west bypass around O’Hare International Airport[Read More…]
Alleged Fake CIA Vaccination Campaign Undermines Medical Care
Doctors Without Borders Condemns Use of Medical Aid for Military Objectives; Reported Ruse Risks Damaging Trust Critical for Health Workers and Humanitarian Aid NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–JULY 14, 2011—The United States government’s alleged misuse of a vaccination campaign in Pakistan for counter-terrorism purposes constitutes a dangerous abuse of medical care, which threatens[Read More…]
