New analysis by the Worldwatch Institute examines global trends in solar power Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. The year 2013 saw record-breaking growth for solar electricity generation as the photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) markets continued to grow. With over 39 gigawatts installed worldwide, the PV solar market represented[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
ACLU Supports Senate NSA Reform Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced a bill today that would scale back the NSA’s surveillance powers by requiring a specific phone number or other “selector” before the NSA can collect certain records, provide for greater transparency to prevent abuse, and create a public advocate to represent privacy[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Calls for Health Insurers to Bar Discrimination Based on Transgender Status or Gender Identity
Insurers Are Instructed to Remove Exclusions of Coverage Based on Gender Identity in Plans Offered Under Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today issued guidance clarifying that under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Illinois state law health insurers may not discriminate based on[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Give Public a Voice Regarding Millionaire Tax for Classroom Education
Law Establishes a Statewide Advisory Referendum on Nov. 4 Ballot BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will give Illinois residents the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether millionaires should pay a little more to help ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. The[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, July 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing RUSSIA / INF TREATY AVC ASSISTANT SECRETARY NOMINEE SECRETARY KERRY / FM LAVROV CALL SECRETARY TRAVEL / U.S.-INDIA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE MIDDLE EAST PEACE/QATAR/TURKEY UKRAINE / RUSSIA RUSSIA SNOWDEN IRAN IRAQ VENEZUELA / NETHERLANDS SYRIA INDIA TRANSCRIPT: 1:28 p.m. EDT MS. PSAKI:[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin After Their Meeting, July 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Make sure it’s still morning. Good morning, everybody. Thank you for being here with us. It’s my pleasure to be able to welcome Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to Washington, and this is the second time that he and I have had a chance to[Read More…]
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Involvement in Identity Theft Scheme Using Prisoner Names and Corrupt U.S. Postal Service Employee
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. Gregory Slaton pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to file false claims for his involvement in a Stolen Identity Tax Refund (SIRF) scheme, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Ronald A. Cimino of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr. for[Read More…]
Canadian Antique Dealer Charged with Trafficking Wildlife
Antique Company President Charged with Smuggling Wildlife Worth More Than $500,000 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. Canadian antiques dealer Xiao Ju Guan, aka Tony Guan, 39, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Manhattan today for conspiring to smuggle wildlife, including rhinoceros horn, elephant ivory and coral, announced Acting Assistant[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Sex Discrimination Against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. The Justice Department announced the filing of a lawsuit today against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police, alleging that the defendants are engaged in a pattern or practice of employment discrimination against women in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act[Read More…]
Starway Inc. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Peony Mark Brand Roasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. Starway Incorporated, located at 137 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11237, is recalling Peony Mark Brand Roasted and Salted Pumpkin Seeds because the product contains undeclared sulfites. People who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they[Read More…]
