WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016 – The Obama Administration this morning announced plans to exclude the waters off the Atlantic coast from oil and gas drilling. The following is a statement by Rhea Suh, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council: “By dropping the Atlantic from oil and gas leasing, the administration[Read More…]
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Sierra Club: Obama Administration Unveils Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling Plan
Draft Plan Protects Atlantic Ocean but Leaves Arctic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico Vulnerable to Oil and Gas Drilling Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. Today, the Obama administration released a draft of the 2017-2022 plan for offshore drilling, known as the Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The[Read More…]
PulseNet Saves Lives and Money by Reducing Foodborne Illness
National lab network is a 20-year success story but faces challenges Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. A national network of public health laboratories prevents an estimated 270,000 cases of food poisoning and saves half a billion dollars every year, according to a study released today. By preventing foodborne illness, PulseNet not[Read More…]
Africa’s Two Elephant Species Move Closer to Endangered Species Protection
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that Africa’s elephants may qualify for “endangered” status under the Endangered Species Act and may warrant reclassification as two separate species. These actions would highlight the plight of[Read More…]
Owner of Costa Rican Call Center Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Defrauding Elderly through Sweepstakes Scam
NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2016. A dual U.S.-Costa Rican citizen was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for his role in a $1.88 million sweepstakes fraud scheme that victimized hundreds of elderly U.S. residents, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney[Read More…]
The People’s Plan for Lawndale 2040: North Lawndale Community Planning Conference to be Held on April 16
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2016. Sinai Community Institute, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council and CMAP invite you to the North Lawndale Community Planning Conference. This conference kicks off the second phase of the planning process and will provide an overview and breakout sessions as it relates to the physical environment, to identify[Read More…]
Damaging Winds, Downpours To Target Chicago, Indianapolis Tuesday
By Alex Sosnowski, Senior Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com Cold air, snow potential to return to northeastern US this weekend AccuWeather Global Weather Center-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports severe thunderstorms will erupt across the midwestern United States on Tuesday and may threaten outdoor activities into late this week. The ingredients are coming together for a[Read More…]
Civil Rights Attorneys Challenge Michigan Law That Led to Poisoning of Flint Water
Flint, MI –(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. Civil rights attorneys from the Sugar Law Center for Economic & Social Justice, National Lawyers Guild, Sanders Law Firm, the ACLU and the Center for Constitutional Rights have filed an appeal in Phillips v. Snyder, a 2013 federal lawsuit challenging Michigan’s controversial emergency manager law, Public[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iran Travel Warning, March 14, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Iran. This replaces the Travel Warning for Iran of January 29, 2016, to reiterate and highlight the risk of arrest and detention of U.S. citizens, particularly dual national Iranian-Americans, in Iran, and to note[Read More…]
Los Angeles Man Sentenced to 150 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Minors in Russia
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2016. A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 150 years in prison for sexually abusing three minor girls during trips to Russia over a two-year period, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. In November 2015, a jury convicted Yusef Yunosovich[Read More…]
