REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon everybody. A couple of things to open up. First, I know we’ve all seen press reporting about the potential murder by ISIL of Mr. Sotloff. I don’t have anything to confirm it today. Obviously, we’re monitoring as best we can, and our thoughts and prayers[Read More…]
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Durbin, Bustos Highlight Potential of Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute
ROCKFORD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) today outlined the potential impact the new the Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (or Digital Lab) will have on the Rockford region and throughout Illinois. The Digital Lab, which will officially open its[Read More…]
Clownfish That Inspired Finding Nemo Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection
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Continued Underfunding of Federal Research Agencies Could Devastate Science Research, Jeopardize Economic Growth
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. Unless Congress acts to reverse sequestration cuts scheduled to continue through 2021, significant underfunding of research agencies could devastate federal science research and cause major economic implications, write Harry Stein and Jennifer Erickson in a new issue brief from the Center for American Progress. Perpetual[Read More…]
Maryland MS-13 Member Pleads Guilty in Violent Racketeering Conspiracy
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2014. A Maryland MS-13 gang member pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise known as the La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, and acknowledged his involvement in attempted murder and extortion in furtherance of MS-13. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice[Read More…]
Trans Energy Inc. to Restore Streams and Wetland Damaged by Natural Gas Extraction Activities in West Virginia
Company Will Also Pay $3 Million Civil Penalty to Resolve Alleged Clean Water Act Violations Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2014. The Department of Justice, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) today announced a settlement with Trans Energy Inc., requiring the oil and[Read More…]
U.S. EPA Approves Carbon Sequestration Permits in Central Illinois
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved permits allowing the FutureGen Industrial Alliance Inc. to inject carbon dioxide deep underground near Jacksonville, Illinois. This process – known as “carbon sequestration” – is a means of storing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. These[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety Criticizes Latest Move by Food Industry to Minimize Oversight of Food Additives
Grocery Manufacturers initiative is inadequate, cannot replace needed regulation by FDA Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2014. The Center for Food Safety today expressed disappointment in the Grocery Manufacturer Association’s (GMA) proposed changes to the food industry’s process in assessing the safety of food additives. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Message to the Force on Suicide Prevention Month 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2014 To the men and women of the Department of Defense: Preventing military suicide is one of DoD’s highest priorities, and something I’m personally committed to as secretary of defense. As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, we must rededicate ourselves to actively working not only every month,[Read More…]
