WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. In his remarks after touring the GE solar manufacturing facility in Arvada, Colorado today, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu highlighted the choice America faces on whether we should accept defeat and watch solar jobs go overseas, or play to win in the $240 billion clean energy[Read More…]
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Occupy Chicago Announces Winter Plans, ‘Operation Chicago Spring’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2011. The Occupy movement faces daily violence and eviction notices from state and local authorities across the country. Chicago has been no different, and Occupy Chicago has faced constant opposition from “Mayor 1%” Emanuel and harassment by the CPD. Our message to those who question our ability to[Read More…]
In the Wake of Occupy Crackdown, National Lawyers Guild Taps Feds for Information
Photo by Jefferson Siegel Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund (PCJF) and the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Thursday with the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Central Intelligence[Read More…]
November 17: Historic Day of Action for the 99%
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. November 17 Day of Action: Over 30,000 People Rally in New York City (NYPD estimated 32,500), including organized contingents of workers, students, and other members of “the 99%” Actions in at least 30 cities across the country and around the world Commemoration of 2-Months Since Birth[Read More…]
Prosecutors Issue Summons to the Six Largest Pesticide Manufacturers for Human Rights Violations
Preparations Begin for “Big 6” on Trial SAN FRANCISCO, CA –(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2011. Citing widespread and egregious violations of basic human rights, anetwork of scientists, doctors, lawyers and human rights organizations issued a summons today to the world’s six largest pesticide corporations to appear in court. The summons initiates a[Read More…]
IPCC Extreme Weather Report Shows We Must Curb Carbon Pollution
NRDC: “It’s Not Too Late To Act.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. A comprehensive report released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms what most people already know: The intensifying extreme weather events in the United States and around the world are linked to climate change. The following is a[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. TEPCO Reports Water in Reactor Vessel Remains Below Boiling Point Plant Status Water temperatures inside the Fukushima Daiichi reactor pressure vessels remain below boiling as operator Tokyo Electric Power Co. reports on progress toward stabilizing the damaged reactors. The company expects to reach what it calls[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, November 18, 2011
Washington, D C–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. Super Committee Negotiations Go Down to the Wire Just five days before the deadline for a deficit reduction deal, the Super Committee dealing with the nation’s budget deficit in Congress still did not seem close to reaching an agreement on tax reforms and spending cuts.[Read More…]
Kirk Amendment Would Impose Crippling Sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran
92 Senators urged President to impose sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank in August WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2011. United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) yesterday filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which would impose crippling sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran. The Kirk amendment, which[Read More…]
Army Releases October Suicide Data
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 28, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of October. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 17 potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide and 16 remain under investigation. For September 2011, the Army reported 16 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of[Read More…]
