Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. Pursuant to Committee Rule 7(g), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics (Committee) determined on December 2, 2011, to release the following statement: On August 6, 2009, the Committee received a referral from the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) regarding Representative Jesse Jackson,[Read More…]
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Toyota Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 through 2012 Sienna Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2011. Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 through 2012 Sienna vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 110, “Tire Selections and Rims.” These vehicles do not meet the requirement for displaying the correct vehicle capacity weight as[Read More…]
EPA Seeks Information on Resistance in Genetically Engineered Plants
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a pesticide docket for information and reviews relevant to insect resistance management for plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs) -plants engineered through biotechnology to express pesticidal properties. The agency intends to collect public information on insect resistance management and monitoring for[Read More…]
President Obama Hosts 2011 White House Tribal Nations Conference
Signs Executive Order to Expand Educational Opportunities and Improve Educational Outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native Students Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. Today, President Obama is hosting the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of the Interior. As part of President Obama’s ongoing outreach to the American people,[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Announces Nearly $4 Billion Investment in Energy Upgrades to Public and Private Buildings
Upgrades Will Create Tens of Thousands of Jobs and Save Billions WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. President Obama today announced nearly $4 billion in combined federal and private sector energy upgrades to buildings over the next 2 years. These investments will save billions in energy costs, promote energy independence, and, according[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Kim Ghattas of BBC
Rangoon, Burma–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. QUESTION: As usual, we’re very delighted to be here with you in Burma. It’s very special for the BBC to be in the country. I wanted to start by asking you about your meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi. You’ve said that she is an inspiration[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Aung San Suu Kyi
Rangoon, Burma–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. MS. KYI: Are we all settled? I’d like to say that it’s a great pleasure and a privilege for us – can you hear me — QUESTION: Yes. MS. KYI: — to welcome Secretary Clinton to my country and to my home. It’s, I think, a[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Bell, 28, of Detroit, Mich., died Nov. 30 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
Court Requires Protection of Yellowstone Border Range
Wilderness Study Area must be protected from off-road vehicles Bozeman, MT–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. A federal appeals court has agreed with conservationists that the U.S. Forest Service must protect a wilderness study area adjoining the northern boundary of Yellowstone National Park from damage and disruption caused by snowmobiles and dirt bikes.[Read More…]
Hospice Health Professionals Support Legalization Of Cannabis For Therapeutic Use
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2011. A majority of hospice health professionals favor allowing the legally regulated use of cannabis for terminally ill patients, according to survey data published online in the Journal of Palliative Medicine. Investigators at the University of Pennsylvania utilized a 16-item questionnaire to assess the knowledge, experience, and[Read More…]
