Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress (CAP) announces the recently formed Public Lands Project and Ocean Program. These projects build on the Center’s long history of working to advance a more sustainable economy—one that promotes environmental protection, energy security, and economic prosperity. “By folding these new[Read More…]
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Ryan’s Budget Attempts to End Medicare and Shift Costs to Seniors
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. When House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the Republican budget for fiscal year 2012 last week he said it was more than a budget—it was a “cause.” He’s right. The House Republican budget continues the conservative attempt to end Medicare as we know it,[Read More…]
U.S. Army Contractor Pleads Guilty to Assault in Relation to Stabbing at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 201. A U.S. Army contractor pleaded guilty to assault today in relation to stabbing another individual with a knife at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride for the Eastern District of Virginia and James[Read More…]
Soldier Missing from Korean War Identified, April 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. John W. Lutz, 21, of Kearny, N.J.,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Appoints Members to Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed nine individuals to serve on the Illinois Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Commission members will work to promote education and awareness of the Holocaust and genocide around the world. “We must never forget the atrocities and horrors of the Holocaust,” said Governor Quinn.[Read More…]
IL House Unanimously Passes Legislation to Protect Children in IL Classrooms from Deadly Allergic Reaction
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined state Rep. Chris Nybo in praising today’s passage of critical legislation to protect Illinois school children who suffer from severe allergies. House lawmakers voted 113-0 today to send to the Senate a bill that would allow school nurses in public and private[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: North Shore Schools Settle Asbestos Removal Issues at District Buildings
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. A Lake County school district will pay a civil penalty for numerous problems associated with a 2007 asbestos removal project that prompted the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to halt renovation at three North Shore school buildings, according to Attorney General Lisa Madigan. According to a[Read More…]
Senate Bill Introduced Today To Protect Internet Privacy
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. A bill was introduced today in the Senate that would begin to create a framework for safeguarding consumers’ personal information online. Introduced by Sens. John Kerry (D-MA) and John McCain (R-AZ), the Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011 is an important first step toward protecting[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 12 April 2011 (14:30 UTC
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–12 April 2011 – UPDATE 14:30 UTC. Presentations: → Summary of Reactor Status → Fukushima Radiological Monitoring and Consequences → Fukushima Marine Environment Monitoring → International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES) → Watch Video On Tuesday, 12 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current[Read More…]
Durbin Holds Hearing on Fair Elections Now Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) chaired a hearing today on his Fair Elections Now Act, a bill that will dramatically change the way we finance Congressional elections. Under the new law, qualified, legitimate candidates will receive grants, matching funds, and television vouchers to run[Read More…]
