A United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket launches with the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)satellite onboard from Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. OCO-2 will measure the global distribution of carbon dioxide, the leading human-produced greenhouse gas driving changes in Earth’s climate.[Read More…]
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Ocean on Saturn Moon Could be as Salty as the Dead Sea
Researchers found that Titan’s ice shell, which overlies a very salty ocean, varies in thickness around the moon, suggesting the crust is in the process of becoming rigid. Image Credit: NASA/JPL/SSI/Univ. of Arizona/G. Mitri/University of Nantes Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014. Scientists analyzing data from NASA’s Cassini mission have firm evidence[Read More…]
Energy Department Makes Additional $4 Billion in Loan Guarantees Available for Innovative Renewable Energy and Efficient Energy Projects
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014. In support of the President’s Climate Action Plan, the Department of Energy issued a loan guarantee solicitation today, making as much as $4 billion in loan guarantees available for innovative renewable energy and energy efficiency projects located in the U.S. that avoid, reduce, or sequester greenhouse[Read More…]
Statement of US Secretary of Labor Perez on June 2014 Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014. U.S Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez issued the following statement about the June 2014 Employment Situation report released today: “Strong economic growth continued in the month of June, with a total of 288,000 new jobs. It is the fifth consecutive month with job growth of at[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Increases by 288,000 in June 2014; Unemployment Rate Declines to 6.1%
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 288,000 in June, and the unemployment rate declined to 6.1 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains were widespread, led by employment growth in professional and business services, retail trade, food services and drinking places, and[Read More…]
Graco Recall of 1,910,102 Rear-facing Child Restraints
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. SUMMARY: Graco Children’s Products (Graco) is recalling certain rear-facing child restraints manufactured between July 2010 and May 2013, models SnugRide, SnugRide Classic Connect (including Classic Connect 30 and 35), SnugRide 30, SnugRide 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40, and Aprica A30. The defect involves difficulty in unlatching[Read More…]
Chrysler Recalls 525,206 Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. SUMMARY: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group[Read More…]
All Power America Recalls Snow Throwers Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 02, 2014 Recall number: 14-222 All-Power Single Stage Snow Thrower SB044P Recall Summary Name of product: Single Stage Snow Thrower Hazard: [Read More…]
Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Routers Recalled Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2014. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: July 02, 2014 Recall number: 14-221 Porter-Cable Fixed-Base Production Router Recall Summary Name of product: Fixed-base routers and router bases Hazard: The[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending June 28, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 3, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 28, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 315,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 312,000 to 313,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
