WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015—The Obama administration’s plan to cut dangerous carbon pollution from power plants is “an opportunity to both reduce air pollution and to build a more reliable, modern energy system,” an expert for the Natural Resources Defense Council says. The administration’s Clean Power Plan will pose no risks to[Read More…]
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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Designation of Pullman National Monument
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today on the designation of Pullman as a national monument by President Barack Obama. “This is a great day for Pullman. I’m exceedingly excited, and personally proud, to represent the Pullman community in our nation’s capital. Today, February 19,[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Releases New Video and Final Three of Nine Stories Highlighting King v. Burwell Impact
HearTheNine.org features nine stories for the nine Supreme Court justices set to rule on the Affordable Care Act. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. Nine Supreme Court justices hold the fate of millions of Americans’ access to affordable health care in their hands. The impact of their ruling is highlighted in[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Announces College for All Plan to Eliminate Barriers to Higher Education, Ensure U.S. Can Achieve Inclusive Prosperity and Economic Growth
Students walk near Old Main on the Penn State University campus. SOURCE: AP/Gene J. Puskar Washington D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. As part of a strategy to ensure that the United States can achieve inclusive prosperity and broad-based economic growth, the country must take bold steps to eliminate barriers to higher education[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Feb. 18, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. I do not have announcements today, so we can go straight to questions. Lita? Q: First of all, acknowledging the public news about your — your eventual departure here. REAR ADM. KIRBY: Mm-hmm. Q: Just on behalf of I[Read More…]
Are GMOs Safe? No Consensus in the Science, Scientists Say in Peer-Reviewed Statement
Following GMO apple approval, consumer watchdog groups highlight need for accurate media coverage on GMO science WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. On the heels of USDA deregulation of the Arctic® apple — the first genetically engineered apple — leading consumer, food safety and environmental groups issued a response to widespread[Read More…]
Report: Oil Trains Threaten 25 Million Americans, Iconic Rivers, Wildlife
Moratorium on ‘Bomb’ Trains Needed Till Safety Can Be Ensured PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. As officials probe the two latest explosive oil train derailments in Ontario and West Virginia, the Center for Biological Diversity released a report today offering striking new details on the broad range of unchecked risks to[Read More…]
Court Rules Florist Discriminated Against Gay Couple by Refusing to Sell Flowers for Their Wedding
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2015. A Benton County Superior Court judge today ruled that a florist in Richland, WA violated the state’s anti-discrimination law when she denied service to a gay couple for their wedding. The ruling came in a lawsuit (Ingersoll v. Arlene’s Flowers) filed by the ACLU on behalf of[Read More…]
Colombian National Sentenced to 360 Months in Prison fo4r the Kidnapping and Murder of DEA Special Agent James ‘Terry’ Watson
Second Colombian National Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison For Obstructing The Investigation Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015. Two Colombian nationals were sentenced to prison yesterday in the Eastern District of Virginia for the kidnapping and murder of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent James “Terry” Watson in Bogotá, Colombia, on[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Feb. 14, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 283,000, a decrease of 21,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 304,000. The 4-week moving average was 283,250, a decrease of 6,500 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
