Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that Honeywell International, Inc. has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $690,000 to resolve a lawsuit that alleged the company illegally stored thousands of drums containing radioactive and hazardous waste at its facility on Route 45 North near Metropolis. “Regulations[Read More…]
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EPA Announces U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Certified Buildings
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the greatest number of energy-efficient buildings that earned EPA’s Energy Star certification in 2010. The list of 25 cities is headed by Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; San Francisco; Chicago; New York; Atlanta;[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japanese Earthquake Update (14 March, 15:35 CET)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Japanese authorities have reported to the IAEA that Fukushima Daiichi Unit 2 has experienced decreasing coolant levels in the reactor core. Officials have begun to inject sea water into the reactor to maintain cooling of the reactor core. Sea water[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff’s Patrol Officer Helps Deliver Baby
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011— A Cook County Sheriff’s Police officer on routine patrol assisted in the emergency delivery of a baby, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Monday. Officer Michael Kizaric was in the process of conducting a traffic stop around 4 p.m. Wednesday, near the intersection of Archer and Lockwood Avenues[Read More…]
Agreement Reached to Expand Capacity at O’Hare and Foster Economic Growth Nationwide
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 14, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, executives from United Airlines and American Airlines and U.S. Senators Richard Durbin and Mark Kirk announced today a $1.17 billion agreement that will allow the O’Hare Modernization Program to move forward, add runway capacity, and prevent flight[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Statement on Suicide Attack In Kunduz
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011. I strongly condemn the suicide attack today at an Afghan National Army recruiting center in Kunduz. This incident killed or wounded many Afghans, including children. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this despicable attack, and I wish a[Read More…]
UN Agencies and Iraq Sign Agreement to Support Development Programmes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 March 2011 – Three United Nations agencies and the Iraqi Government today signed an agreement under which the organizations will support the implementation of development programmes in the country over the next four years at an estimated cost $600 million dollars. “These signings ensure the United Nations’ support[Read More…]
Op-ed by Vice President Biden in the International Herald Tribune: The Next Steps in the U.S.-Russia Reset
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. The Next Steps In the U.S.-Russia Reset International Herald Tribune March 14, 2011 By Joseph R. Biden Jr. When we came into office two years ago, our relationship with Russia had reached a low point. The war between Russia and Georgia played a role in[Read More…]
Statement from the White House Press Secretary on the Ongoing U.S. Response to the Earthquakes and Tsunami in Japan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. Our thoughts and our prayers remain with the people of Japan. The President has been kept fully briefed on developments and the response throughout the weekend. As directed by the President, we have offered our Japanese friends whatever assistance is needed as America will stand with[Read More…]
Op-ed by President Obama in the Arizona Daily Star: We Must Seek Agreement on Gun Reforms
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 14, 2011. We must seek agreement on gun reforms Arizona Daily Star March 13, 2011 By Barack Obama It’s been more than two months since the tragedy in Tucson stunned the nation. It was a moment when we came together as one people to mourn and to[Read More…]
