MT DEQ Permit Did Not Adequately Protect Groundwater Photo by Plains and Prairie Potholes Landscape Conservation HELENA, MT —(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2015. On Friday, the Montana Board of Environmental Review rejected a Department of Environmental Quality coal mine expansion permit that would have doubled the size of the Bull Mountains mine[Read More…]
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Federal Ruling Protects Medical Marijuana Dispensaries That Follow State Law
In Precedent-Setting Case, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer Rules Justice Department in Violation of Federal Law and Lifts Injunction Against Medical Marijuana Dispensary Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2015. Yesterday, a federal judge lifted an injunction against one of California’s oldest medical marijuana dispensaries. The injunction can no longer be enforced in[Read More…]
Wendy’s Says No To GMO Apple ‘No Demand For This New GMO’ As Dark Act Approaches
WASHINGTON D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2015. Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) one of the nation’s top restaurant chains, has confirmed the company does not plan to sell or use the Arctic® apple. In the wake of widespread criticism of the USDA’s recent approval of the first genetically engineered apple, the Food and[Read More…]
Former DEA Agent Sentenced for Extortion, Money Laundering and Obstruction Related to Silk Road Investigation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. A former Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for extortion, money laundering and obstruction of justice, which crimes he committed while working as an undercover agent investigating Silk Road, an online marketplace used to facilitate the sale and purchase[Read More…]
CDC Launches Improved Online Foodborne Outbreak Search Tool
New maps, interactive features and search function provide two decades of data Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2015. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released a redesigned online tool making it easier to search data on foodborne disease outbreaks. The updated Foodborne Outbreak Online Database Tool (FOOD Tool) lets[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Astronomy Night
President Barack Obama looks at the moon through a telescope while talking with student Agatha Sofia “Sofy” Alvarez Bareiro during the White House Astronomy Night on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 19, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015 – 7:27 P.M.[Read More…]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Unmanned Aircraft Registration Requirement
New Task Force to Develop Recommendations by November 20 WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and FAA Administrator Michael Huerta today announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The task force will be composed of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 19, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015 – 12:55 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Happy Monday, and happy fall. Seasons are changing. I do not have anything at the top, so we can go straight to questions. Julie, do you want to start? Q Thanks, Josh. Whole different topics.[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Campaign Reaction to New Report Exposing Trey Gowdy’s Connection to Anti-Clinton Super PAC
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2015. Hillary for America spokesman Brian Fallon released the following statement Monday after the Washington Post reported on previously unknown links between Benghazi Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy and Stop Hillary PAC: “Trey Gowdy’s ties to a super PAC dedicated to attacking Hillary Clinton is troubling and calls the integrity of[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iraq Travel Warning, Oct. 19, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 19, 2015. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. The ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty, including arrest, is extremely limited. Private U.S. citizens are strongly discouraged from[Read More…]
