WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) revealed today that it allowed the release of some 520 tons of highly radioactive waste water into the open ocean in early April. In response, Friends of the Earth condemned the nuclear company for hiding the information from authorities and the public[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Presidential Proclamation–Earth Day, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. For over 40 years, our Nation has come together on Earth Day to appreciate and raise awareness about our environment, natural heritage, and the resources upon which generations of Americans have depended. Healthy land and clean water and air are essential to the health of[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, April 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Sonny J. Moses, 22, of Koror, Palau, died April 18 in Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered as a result of a grenade attack at[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in a Town Hall in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011 – 11:50 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Hello, Reno! Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, everybody have a seat. It is great to be back here in Reno, great to be back in Nevada. I am thrilled that all of you are here. We’ve[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, April 21, 2011
En Route Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011 – 11:01 A.M. PDT. MR. CARNEY: I have no announcements, so let’s do questions. Rapid fire. Yes, ma’am. Q Can you talk a little bit about the President’s mood during this trip? He seemed to be enjoying himself last night. Is he enjoying getting back[Read More…]
Free Responsible Electronics Recycling Benefits Habitat for Humanity
South Suburbs, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs would like to announce an exciting new partnership with Vintage Tech Recyclers. The Chicago Heights Habitat for Humanity ReStore is pleased to inform local businesses and consumers of a new drop-off opportunity for old electronics. Chicagoland residents are now[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Report Card Gives Obama Failing Grade for Broken Promises & Half-Measures
San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. The patient advocacy group Americans for Safe Access (ASA) issued a report card today giving President Obama a failing grade for his record on medical marijuana. The report card highlights broken promises, half-measures, and a general failure by the Obama Administration to address medical marijuana[Read More…]
UN Political Chief Urges ‘Bold and Decisive’ Steps to Revive Middle East Peace Talks
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2011 – The United Nations political affairs chief today voiced concern over the continuing deadlock in peace talks aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and urged both parities to make bold and decisive steps to end the stalemate and to avoid violence and provocative actions that could[Read More…]
Children’s Scooters Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Disney Princess Plastic Trikes Recalled by Kiddieland Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
