Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The State Department announced today that it is reevaluating the environmental review of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline project. The reevaluation will include consideration of rerouting the pipeline to avoid sensitive ecological areas in Nebraska. An alternative route would require a new environmental impact statement[Read More…]
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Arctic Cat Recalls ATVs Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 102, 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 All-Terrain Vehicle[Read More…]
Wolfgang Puck Appliances Recalls Combination Grills/Griddles Due to Overheating and Electrical Shock Hazards
Sold Exclusively at HSN Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10,l 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:[Read More…]
Greenhouse Gas Index Continues Climbing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011 NOAA’s Patricia Lang prepares to measure greenhouse gas levels inside a flask that is part of NOAA’s global air sampling network. Network measurements, made from remote sites around the world, are critical to NOAA’s Annual Greenhouse Gas Index, an annual measure of the heating effect of[Read More…]
NOAA Awards Grant to Develop a Biofilter to Remove Algal Toxins From the Great Lakes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. NOAA has awarded a team of scientists $182,982 for the first year of an anticipated four-year $703,777 project for research that could lead to an instrument, called a biofilter, that could break down harmful algal toxins in the Great Lakes into harmless byproducts. This project will[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Progress in Russia’s WTO Accession Talks
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011 I congratulate President Medvedev and his government for completing negotiations on the terms and conditions for Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which were adopted today by the WTO Working Party on Russia’s accession. The outcome of today’s Working Party meeting is the last[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at a Joining Forces Announcement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011 – 11:26 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to start by thanking Kevin for that very kind introduction. And I want to thank him for his service as a Marine, and for all that he does for veterans here at[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Successful Month of Illinois Veterans Job Fairs
More Than 500 Illinois Employers Participated in Month-Long Effort SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. In honor of Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) Governor Quinn today announced a successful month of job fairs aimed at putting Illinois Veterans back to work. Hosted by the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES),[Read More…]
Senate Rejects Resolution That Would Undermine Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate voted today to reject a resolution, S.J. Res. 6, that would disapprove the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. The resolution, which was passed by the House in April, would have not only[Read More…]
Senate Committee Passes Repeal to Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Earlier this year, the Obama administration announced it would not defend DOMA in any legal challenge, including a lawsuit brought on behalf of Edith[Read More…]
