Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. U.S. Nuclear Energy Industry Aligned With Short-Term NRC Priorities Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The U.S. nuclear energy industry is generally aligned with the short-term priorities for post-Fukushima safety enhancements recommended by a staff panel of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Charles Pardee, Exelon Generation’s chief operating officer, told[Read More…]
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Aesthetics Matter on Wall Street Too
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011, 6:51 pm As we’ve discussed on several occasions before on this site (here, here and here), managing the appearance or attire of those participating in nonviolent action is an important strategic consideration that is too often overlooked. Some movements are thankfully catching on. At the Tar[Read More…]
Leaves: Leave Them or Rake Them?
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. As the maple leaves peaked yesterday at our organic lawn trials at Glenstone in Potomac, Md., the question arises about how to care for leaves. That was the question during our weekly radio interview this morning. For a full analysis of whether to rake, or not, this[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Outlines the Legitimate Complaints of the Other 99 Percent
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. As Occupy Wall Street protests continue to sweep across the nation, the Center for American Progress released a column examining the valid grievances of the 99 percent and the ways in which this growing movement is giving voice to their concerns. The column outlines five chief[Read More…]
House Majority Appropriations Bill Attacks the Other 99 Percent
Bill Guts Health, Education, and Workplace Support for Middle Class, Preserves Protections for Top 1 Percent Washington D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 12, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress issued a series of resources finding that the House Appropriation Bill represents yet another sweeping attack on health, education, and workplace support for middle-class[Read More…]
Remarks by the President at Forum on American Latino Heritage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011 – 11:37 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. (Applause.) Welcome to Washington. It is an honor to be here with so many leaders and thinkers who’ve come together for one reason: to[Read More…]
President Obama Honors Recipients of the 2011 Citizens Medal
Thirteen recipients from across the country visit White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service to their fellow citizens WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. On October 20, 2011, President Obama will welcome to the White House the 13 recipients of the 2011 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian[Read More…]
Spielberg, Hanks and Winfrey Join Forces with First Lady, Starring in Public Service Announcement Campaign Supporting Military Families
Major TV Networks Commit to Broadcasting PSAs to Support Joining Forces Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. In response to First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces program, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their families, the entertainment industry’s Inter-Guild Joining Forces Task Force[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, October 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Chief Warrant Officer James B. Wilke, 38, of Ione, Calif. died Oct.10, in Doha, Qatar. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th Air[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month Welcoming Martina McBride and the PINK TOGETHER Express
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 12, 2011. As part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Governor Pat Quinn today welcomed country music’s Martina McBride and the PINK TOGETHER Express to Union Station. McBride’s cross-country train tour is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer and helping those touched by the disease. Each year, more[Read More…]
