South Bend, Indiana—(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 Administrator Susan Hedman today announced a $600,000 grant to the City of South Bend and a $600,000 grant to the City of Plymouth to help redevelop contaminated brownfield sites. Hedman was joined by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski and South[Read More…]
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Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges for Discharging Waste into Potomac River
Defendant Managed Cleanup of Storm Sewer System at National Mall Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. Patrick Brightwell, 48, of Bogart, Georgia, pleaded guilty today to federal charges that he orchestrated the discharge of waste into the Potomac River at East Potomac Park from 2009 through 2011, during the same period he[Read More…]
Former Top Executive of Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer Indicted for Role in Conspiracy to Fix Prices
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 5, 2014. A Detroit federal grand jury returned a one-count indictment against a former top executive of a Japanese manufacturer of automotive parts for his participation in a conspiracy to fix prices of seatbelts, the Department of Justice announced today. The indictment, filed today in the U.S. District[Read More…]
Wolves in California Protected Under State Endangered Species Act
Decision Comes Two Days After Wolf Pups Observed in Southern Oregon FORTUNA, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. In response to a 2012 petition from the Center for Biological Diversity and allies, the California Fish and Game Commission voted yesterday to protect gray wolves under the state’s Endangered Species Act. The 3-1 vote[Read More…]
Norovirus is the Leading Cause of Disease Outbreaks from Contaminated Food in the U.S.
The food service industry can help prevent norovirus outbreaks Norovirus Questions and Answers. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Most norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food occur in food service settings, according to a Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Infected food workers are frequently the[Read More…]
Wyden, Merkley and Sanders Introduce New Bill to Bring Accountability to the VA
Bill Would Boost VA Accountability, Streamline Hiring Process and Shorten Wait Times to Medical Care Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2014. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and several of their Senate colleagues in introducing a bill late yesterday to bring accountability to the Department of[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Jazz Professor Wins Award for Best Live Performance Album
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Paul Wertico, a professor of jazz at Roosevelt University and a member of the Chicago- based trio of Wertico Cain & Gray, has won top honors from the 13th Annual Independent Music Awards in the Live Performance category for the album Sound Portraits. Known for championing original[Read More…]
Senator Durbin to CN: Keep Your Promises To Illinois Communities
Senator’s letter in response to concerns raised by officials and residents in communities along the EJ&E WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. In response to concerns raised by communities across Illinois, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday called on Canadian National to address ongoing safety and traffic issues including: Canadian National’s lack[Read More…]
Mission Archery Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard; Can Fire Unexpectedly
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 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: June 03, 2014 Recall number: 14-197 Recalled Mission MXB crossbow Recall Summary Name of product: MXB crossbows Hazard: The crossbow can fire[Read More…]
EPA’s Response on Pesticide Drift and Children’s Health Challenged
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2014. Environmental advocacy groups filed an Administration Objection and a court appeal last week in order to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) refusal to quickly correct errors in pesticide registrations and immediately implement measures to protect children from exposure to dangerous pesticides that drift from fields[Read More…]
