WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural electric cooperative utilities will receive funding for smart grid technologies and improvements to generation and transmission facilities. These loans will benefit more than 19,000 rural consumers in 14 states. “Rural electric cooperatives provide direct jobs and support economic[Read More…]
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Becomes 395th National Park
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. The National Park Service formally welcomed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial as America’s 395th national park on August 28 – the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The National Park[Read More…]
In the Wake of Irene: Assess & Overseed
MAINE–(ENEWSPF–August 29, 2011. From the book, The Organic Lawn Care Manual (Storey, 2007) More than a few SafeLawns followers and media members have called and emailed today about what to do with lawns after such a huge deluge of water along the East Coast. And a few other friends[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Six Year Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. Six years ago today, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, upending families and ravaging communities – and no one will forget the tragic events of those days. But what’s required of us is more than remembrance – what’s required of us is our continued efforts[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Announcing His Nomination of Alan Krueger for Chair of CEA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 – 11:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning we’re continuing to deal with the impact and the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. As I said yesterday, we’re going to make sure folks have all the support they need as they begin to assess and[Read More…]
Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum Announces Final Rule to Govern 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. With the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, approaching, September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum today announced the final rule governing the fund. Since issuing the proposed regulations in June 2011, Special Master Birnbaum has reviewed formal comments and met with,[Read More…]
IDOT and Illinois Law Enforcement Demonstration Shows Effects of Impaired Driving
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Division of Traffic Safety along with state and local law enforcement officials today used a controlled training exercise called a “wet lab” to demonstrate the negative effects of alcohol on driving. The demonstration is part of Illinois’ 2011 Labor Day “Drive[Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg Thanks NYC Firefighters Who Rescued More Than 60 Staten Islanders by Boat During Weekend Storm
Updates New Yorkers on Restoration of Services and Safety NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this morning at Engine 166/Ladder 86 Fire Company on Staten Island: “We’re here to talk about somebody that gave us a weekend to remember – and that[Read More…]
NRDC Calls on Senators From Massachusetts, Pennsylvania to Pledge to Protect Children, Fight Dangerous Air Pollution
New Ad Campaign Focuses on Scott Brown, Bob Casey and Ohio-Based AEP WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 29, 2011. The Natural Resources Defense Council launched an eight-week, multi-state, ad campaign today to exert pressure on Sens. Scott Brown, R-Mass., and Bob Casey, D-Pa., to promise to protect children and other vulnerable Americans from dirty[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Sends Augmented Inspection Team to North Anna Nuclear Power Station in Virginia
North Anna Nuclear Power Station Shut Down Following East Coast Earthquake Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has dispatched an Augmented Inspection Team to the North Anna nuclear power station to further review the effects of last week’s earthquake, the operators’ response and the plant staff’s activities[Read More…]
