WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration released a report, Education and the American Jobs Act: Creating Jobs through Investments in Our Nation’s Schools, and interactive maps that highlight estimated benefits that states and local school districts would receive if Congress acts to pass the American Jobs Act. The[Read More…]
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DOT Announces Funding for 46 Innovative Transportation Projects Through Third Round of Popular TIGER Program
Job-Creating Grants Announced Months Ahead of Schedule as Part of the Obama Administration’s “We Can’t Wait” Initiative Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced today that 46 transportation projects in 33 states and Puerto Rico will receive a total of $511 million from the third round of[Read More…]
Techniques Pioneered by Audubon for Maine Puffins will Help other Species 3,300 Miles Away
Audubon and Partners Launch International Effort to Restore Seabird Nesting Colonies on Baja California Islands courtesy of GECI NEW York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. Over the last 38 years, techniques developed by Dr. Stephen Kress, Director of Audubon’s Seabird Restoration Program and Project Puffin, have restored breeding Atlantic Puffins and other[Read More…]
U.S.-Canada Arctic Ocean Survey Partnership Saved Costs, Increased Data
2011 mission concludes joint seafloor survey operations Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011 USCG Healy and the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent. working together. (Credit: University of New Hampshire/NOAA) A recent mission marked the completion of a five-year collaboration between the United States and Canada to survey the Arctic Ocean. The[Read More…]
NOAA: Global temperatures 12th warmest on record for November
La Niña expected to continue through winter Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011 Global surface temperature Anomalies – November 2011. High Resolution (Credit: NOAA) The globe experienced its 12th warmest November since record keeping began in 1880. Arctic sea ice extent was the third smallest extent on record for November at 11.5 percent[Read More…]
Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Units:[Read More…]
SEIU Statement by L. Toni Lewis, MD: Repealing Healthcare Would Endanger the Lives of 2.5 Million Young Adults
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. L. Toni Lewis, MD, Chair of SEIU Healthcare issued the following statement today in response to a new data from the Department of Health and Human Services that shows that the Affordable Healthcare Act extended insurance to 2.5 million young adults: “The latest update on the[Read More…]
House Progressives Unveil Economic Recovery Plan to Create Over 5 Million Jobs & Reduce Deficit by $2 Trillion
Proposal Includes Rep. Schakowsky’s Emergency Jobs to Restore the American Dream Act & Fairness in Taxation Provisions Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 15, 2011. On Wednesday, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) unveiled the Restore the American Dream for the 99% Act to create more than 5 million jobs and cut more than $2[Read More…]
UN Issues First Report on Human Rights of Gay and Lesbian People
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–15 December 2011. The first ever United Nations report on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people details how around the world people are killed or endure hate-motivated violence, torture, detention, criminalization and discrimination in jobs, health care and education because of their real or perceived[Read More…]
Nissan Recall of Certain Juke Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 15, 2011. Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 Nissan Juke vehicles manufactured from April 9, 2010, through May 12, 2011. The turbocharger boost sensor bracket may separate from the air inlet tube due to a defective weld. Consequence: If the bracket comes off, the vehicle could[Read More…]
