Despite Uptick in National Jobs, Construction Unemployment Climbs Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. Numbers released by the U.S. Department of Labor today suggest that despite a drop in the overall national unemployment rate, America’s construction industry remains weak. Currently, more than 1.3 million construction workers are jobless. While the construction sector[Read More…]
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Trains Collide in Porter County, Indiana
INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—January 6, 2012 – 2:29 PM. NBC Chicago is reporting that two trains have reportedly collided in Porter County, Indiana. The collision is located near County Road 550 East and 600 North. Police and firefighters are en route to the collision. Police have also shut down some roads in the[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Assesses Progress in Teacher Preparation and State Accountability
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. The Center for American Progress released a new report yesterday that details the progress of the 2010 winners of the Obama administration’s signature Race to the Top education program. Titled “Getting Better at Teacher Preparation and State Accountability” by Edward Crowe, the report presents new information[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012 – 12:02 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, it is wonderful to see all of you. I thought I would just drop by to help your new director move in. (Laughter.) He’s been a little busy. So I thought maybe some boxes, a little plant. (Laughter.) I[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches New Year’s Challenge: ‘Walk Across Illinois’
Encourages Illinoisans to Walk 167 Miles in One Year for Better Health CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the “Walk Across Illinois Challenge,” an initiative to help improve the health and wellness of Illinois residents. The Governor walked 167 miles across Illinois 10 years ago to advocate on[Read More…]
Department of Energy Launches Initiative with Industry to Better Protect the Nation’s Electric Grid from Cyber Threats
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to enhance the security and reliability of the nation’s electrical grid, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu yesterday announced an initiative to further protect the electrical grid from cyber attacks. The “Electric Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Maturity” project, a White[Read More…]
‘A Nightmare on Wall Street’ – Nurses Premiere New Video
To Kick Off Stepped Up Campaign to Tax Wall Street; To Help Spur Actions for the 99% and a Wall Street Tax to Heal America Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. Kicking off the new year in which the ongoing economic crisis will continue to plague millions of American families, the nation’s[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, January 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. Independent Japanese Panel to Study Fukushima Causes Industry/Regulatory/Political A Japanese panel of independent experts this month will begin an in-depth investigation of the causes of the Fukushima Daiichi accident. The body held its first meeting in December and will establish four working teams. The panel is[Read More…]
No Amnesty for Gross Human Rights Violations in Yemen, Top UN Official Says
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–6 January 2012. The United Nations human rights chief today warned that there must be no amnesty for gross rights violations in Yemen, stressing that the victims of the worst abuses during the country’s protracted crisis must have recourse to justice. Navi Pillay, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights,[Read More…]
Bicycle Helmets Recalled by Triple Eight Distribution Due to Risk of Head Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
