SINGAPORE–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much. I’m really glad I practiced going up the stairs. (Laughter.) I was listening to – well, first of all, thank you, Ambassador Wagar. You are doing a terrific job here, and I’m delighted that our friendship on a personal level continues.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015 – 12:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: It is a great pleasure to welcome once again to the Oval Office my good friend, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. Ban Ki-moon. As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the United Nations, we can take great[Read More…]
GAO Senate Testimony, Report Debunk Republican Criticism of Environmental Lawsuits
Trade, Industry Groups File 50 Percent More EPA Lawsuits Than Conservation Groups WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. In a hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee, Alfredo Gómez of the Government Accountability Office testified today that lawsuits from environmental groups have a limited impact on the EPA’s funding and priorities,[Read More…]
Solving the State’s Fiscal Challenges Requires Coming Together in Moderation
A guest column by Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Solving the fiscal challenges of Illinois requires a balanced approach. That is why I pledged to work cooperatively and professionally with Governor Rauner. I will keep that pledge and continue working to ensure[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: EPA Includes Carbon Tax in Final Power Plant Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2015. Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants, under the Clean Air Act. The final rule has explicitly allowed a carbon tax as a means of complying with the Clean Power Plan (p. 899). If states do[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Highlights Support of Iran Nuclear Deal
Portland, OR–-(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Today at the Rotary Club of Portland, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) highlighted his support of the Iran nuclear deal and released the following statement: “This fall’s vote on the nuclear agreement with Iran, the United States and our international partners is the most important decision I[Read More…]
Earthjustice Partners with Creative Action Network to Crowd-Source Art Celebrating Wolves
#JoinThePack focuses on wolves’ influence on culture while spreading awareness of threats to the species “Wolf Pack,” one of the Creative Action Network designs. Illustration by Matt Brass San Francisco, CA —(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Earthjustice, the nation’s premier nonprofit environmental law organization, is pleased to announce its #JoinThePack initiative, an[Read More…]
Federal Judge Enters Permanent Injunction Against Wisconsin Dietary Supplement Manufacturers
Atrium Inc., Aspen Group Inc. and Nutri-Pak of Wisconsin Inc. failed to follow FDA regulations Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Three dietary supplement companies, under the same ownership and located in Wautoma, Wisconsin, will not be allowed to manufacture or sell dietary supplement products until FDA has determined that the[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Calls for Fairness and Equality at NAACP Journey for Justice March in Selma, Alabama this Weekend
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley participated in the NAACP’s America’s Journey for Justice march this past weekend that started in Selma, Alabama and ends in Washington, D.C. Over the weekend, Senator Merkley joined the participants to march for 38 miles to call for economic fairness, education[Read More…]
Cook County Board President Preckwinkle and Commissioner Garcia to Announce New $500,000 Fund for Restorative Justice
Funding is meant to stop violence and provide alternatives to jail Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2015. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Chuy Garcia will visit the offices of the Woodlawn Restorative Justice Hub a project of Southside Together Organizing for Power’s on Wednesday August 5th at 8:30am[Read More…]
