WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. As part of Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s “Smart from the Start” initiative for Atlantic offshore wind development, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) today announced it is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) that considers potential environmental and[Read More…]
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Medical Marijuana Inc to Distribute CBD and THC Free Product Lines in the United States
SAN DIEGO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–Jul 11, 2011. Medical Marijuana Inc (PINKSHEETS: MJNA) announced today that as of August 1, 2011 its initial Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC Free Product lines will be available for consumers in the United States. The first lines of products are to be distributed to more than two thousand health[Read More…]
Macy’s Agrees to Pay $750,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Drawstrings in Children’s Outerwear
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Macy’s Inc., of Cincinnati, Ohio, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $750,000. The penalty agreement (pdf) has been provisionally accepted by the Commission. The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Macy’s knowingly failed to[Read More…]
NOAA Announces Aquaculture Initiative to Enable Domestic Seafood Production and Create Jobs in Coastal Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. NOAA’s administrator today will announce a new aquaculture initiative to help meet our country’s growing demand for seafood, while creating jobs and restoring healthy ecosystems. The agency’s Aquaculture Technology Transfer Initiative will foster public-private partnerships on regional projects that showcase innovative sustainable practices, jump start private[Read More…]
GOP’s Gary Johnson Calls Family Leader Pledge ‘Offensive and Unrepublican’
Las Vegas, Nevada-(ENEWSPF)- Presidential candidate and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson charged today in a formal statement through his campaign that the Family Leader “pledge” Republican candidates for President are being asked to sign is “offensive to the principles of liberty and freedom on which this country was founded”.[Read More…]
Republican Budget Plan’s Impact on Medicaid a Threat to Middle Class
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress released a column examining the top 10 reasons why everyday Americans should pay close attention to the House Republican proposal to cut Medicaid. This fact sheet follows a press call and recent report by CAP Senior Fellow Scott Lilly, “The[Read More…]
Press Conference by President Obama, July 11, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011 – 11:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to give a quick update on what’s happening with the debt negotiations, provide my perspective, and then I’m going to take a few questions. As all of you know, I met with congressional[Read More…]
Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently. To accomplish this, federal agencies will provide experienced staff to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 11, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Sgt. Steven L. Talamantez, 34, of Laredo, Texas, died July 10, in Al Amarah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Efforts to Boost Development of South Suburban Cook County
TINLEY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $6.6 million in federal funding to increase affordable housing, stabilize communities and make infrastructure improvements in six south suburban Cook County communities. Awarded through the “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to purchase and rehab or demolish vacant[Read More…]
