SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. The California affiliates of the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Project sent a letter today to the superintendent of the Tehachapi Unified School District urging him to take steps to prevent another tragedy such as the one that[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Salazar, Chu Announce Next Step in Nation’s March Toward Renewable Energy Future
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. Today Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced a comprehensive environmental analysis that has identified proposed ‘solar energy zones’ on public lands in six western states most suitable for environmentally sound, utility-scale solar energy production. The detailed study, known as the[Read More…]
UN in Talks to Set Up Independent Panel of Experts to Probe Origin of Cholera in Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 December 2010 – The United Nations is exploring the establishment of an international scientific panel to look into the source of the cholera epidemic in Haiti. “We are calling for an international panel and we are in discussions with WHO [the UN World Health Organization] to find the[Read More…]
2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Grommet Recall
Auburn Hills, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall to owners of certain 2008 Chrysler Town & Country and 2008 Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan minivans to inspect and replace as necessary Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) drain hose grommets. Some vehicles may have an[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending December 11, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Dec. 11, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 420,000, a decrease of 3,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 423,000. The 4-week moving average was 422,750, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Disturbing Video: Gunman Takes Hostages, Opens Fire at School Board Meeting
A gunman enters a Florida school board meeting, spray paints a wall and rants before going on a shooting spree. Spray-painting a "V" for "Vendetta" on the wall of the board room, the gunman, Clay Duke, permits women to leave before talking to the six remaining men on the board.[Read More…]
Glenn Beck’s Policies Would Be A Disaster For Wilmington
Commentary By Jeremy Holden Glenn Beck is coming to Wilmington. "This town hasn’t taken any money from the government," he said, promoting the event. "They don’t want any money from the government. And they are pulling together." To be clear, the story of a community coming together during economic hardship[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 15, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Secretary Meeting with Quartet Representative Blair Senator Mitchell Meetings in Cairo, Then on to Brussels and Paris Secretary Clinton Meeting with Secretary Salazar Deputy Secretary Steinberg and Delegation Meetings in Beijing Cuba: U.S. Congratulates Mr. Guillermo Farinas on[Read More…]
Holy Land Foundation Representative Sentenced
Michigan–(ENEWSPF)– United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade announced today that Mohamad Mustapha Ali Masfaka, a 47-year-old native of Syria, was sentenced today in federal court in Detroit to 12 months and a day in prison, following his guilty plea on October 14, 2010 to Making False Statements Under Oath in[Read More…]
Former Paint Manufacturing Chemist Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Stealing Trade Secrets Valued up to $20 Million
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A former chemist for a northwest suburban paint manufacturing company was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for stealing trade secrets involving numerous formulas and other proprietary information valued up to $20 million as he prepared to go to work for an overseas competitor. David Yen Lee,[Read More…]
