KEY WEST, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The Florida Keys Tar Ball Response incident command post and unified command, with representatives from the Coast Guard, NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Department of the Interior, and Monroe County, Fla. remains active in the containment, recovery and disposal of tar balls reported along[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
EU NAVFOR Warship FS Nivôse in Exchange of Fire
Northwood, Middlesex–(ENEWSPF)–21 May 2010. EU NAVFOR warship FS Nivôse returned fire after being shot at, outside of Mogadishu harbour the 20th of May. The assault immediately stopped and none of the two merchant vessels, which she were tasked to escort, were hit. Early Thursday morning, the 20 of May, EU[Read More…]
New Truck Emissions Standards a Strong Start
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. President Barack Obama is announcing today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are setting the first-ever emissions standards for medium and heavy duty trucks starting in 2014 and will begin the next round of standards for cars and light trucks[Read More…]
California: Oakland City Council Endorses Statewide Pot Depenalization Initiative
Oakland, CA—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2010. Oakland city council members voted this week in favor of a resolution endorsing the Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 – a statewide November ballot measure. The measure seeks to allow adults 21 years or older to possess and cultivate marijuana for personal use.[Read More…]
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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 recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Senator Franken Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students From Bullying At School
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and 22 of his colleagues introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect students who are (or are perceived to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. “Kids need to feel safe in their[Read More…]
Joint Press Availability By Secretary of State Clinton With Japanese Foreign Minister Okada
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. MODERATOR: (Via translator) I would like to begin (inaudible) press conference with Foreign Minister Okada and Secretary Clinton. Minister Okada and then Secretary Clinton will speak, and then questions and answers. Mr. Okada, please. FOREIGN MINISTER OKADA: (Via translator) Thank you. This is my fifth meeting[Read More…]
Federal Court Rules Bagram Prisoners Can’t Challenge Their Detention In U.S. Courts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. A federal court of appeals ruled today that three prisoners who are being held by the United States at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan cannot challenge their detention in U.S. courts. The non-Afghan prisoners, some of whom were captured outside of Afghanistan far from any battlefield[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Signing of Presidential Memorandum on Fuel Efficiency Standards
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010 – 10:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Good morning. Everybody, please have a seat. It is wonderful to have you all here. Welcome to the White House. I want to introduce some of the folks who are onstage who have been integral in making[Read More…]
President Obama Directs Administration to Create First-Ever National Efficiency and Emissions Standards for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. President Obama today continued to build towards a new clean energy foundation, announcing a vision for cleaner, more efficient trucks, and next-generation cars, including advanced electric vehicles. Signing a Presidential Memorandum in the Rose Garden at the White House today, the President directed the U.S. Environmental[Read More…]
