WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate voted today to reject a resolution, S.J. Res. 6, that would disapprove the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. The resolution, which was passed by the House in April, would have not only[Read More…]
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Greater Coordination Key to Response to Chemical or Biological Terror Threat – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 November 2011 The world needs to enhance its capacity to prevent and respond to the threat of terrorism using chemical or biological weapons, with currently no single agency with overall responsibility for that task, according to a United Nations report unveiled today. UN and other international entities that[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending November 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 390,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 400,000. The 4-week moving average was 400,000, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
Joe Paterno and University President Graham Spanier have been Fired. Joe Paterno: GONE
From the AP: Penn State trustees fired football coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier amid the growing furor over how the school handled sex abuse allegations against an assistant coach. The massive shakeup Wednesday night came hours after Paterno announced that he planned to retire at the end[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Travel to Hawaii, Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia / APEC / East-West Center Remarks / Meetings with Officials / Joint Session with Foreign and Trade Ministers / North American Leaders Summit IRAN IAEA Report / Comprehensive Report / Serious[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. Japanese Regulator Confirms No Criticality at Fukushima Daiichi Plant Status Sustained nuclear fission did not occur at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility last week, Japan’s Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency said, confirming earlier reports from Tokyo Electric Power Co. Plant employees detected a trace[Read More…]
OccupyDallas Responds to Letter From City Officials
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)– November 9, 2011 Members of OccupyDallas have responded to the letter from the city published Tuesday evening. Here is an excerpt from the response, written by supporter Glynn Wilcox: In response to the letter from the City of Dallas, OccupyDallas would like to reiterate our commitment to[Read More…]
BBC: Ohio Vote Repeals Union Limit Law
OHIO-(ENEWSPF)- From the BBC: A law limiting collective bargaining powers of Ohio unions has been defeated in a special referendum, according to the Associated Press. The vote on the law, which had not yet taken effect, attracted a high turnout for a non-presidential election. More than $30m (£18.6m) from both labour[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 8, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN IAEA Report / IAEA Director General Amano / U.S. Will Study the Report / Iran Should Give IAEA Full Access ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS UN Admissions Committee / Draft of Report / U.N. Security Council (UNSC) / Aid To Palestinians / Quartet Envoys Meeting[Read More…]
Occupy Worcester in Solidarity with Anti-Foreclosure Team Occupies a Foreclosure Auction
Worcester, MA—(ENEWSPF)—November 8, 2011. Just before 11 am today, Tuesday, members of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team (WAFT), homeowners Pablo and Shirley Travieso and family, and members of Occupy Worcester lined up in front of the Traviesos’ two-story house at 24 Illinois St., drowned out the voice of auctioneer John Baker[Read More…]
