New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. Statement by David Yarnold, Audubon President, issued upon release of the final report: “The report uses two words the drillers didn’t want to hear: “systemic failure.” Make no mistake: the report says drillers are unprepared for disasters like this. Even after killing 11 and triggering the[Read More…]
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Oxford Study Suggests Economic Insecurity Can Make You Obese
GREAT BRITAIN–(ENEWSPF)–11 January 2011. An Oxford University study suggests that people living in countries with ‘free market’ regimes are more likely to become obese due to the stress of being exposed to economic insecurity. The researchers believe that the stress of living in a competitive social system without a strong[Read More…]
FTC Settlement Ends ‘Tested Green’ Certifications That Were Neither Tested Nor Green
Company Allegedly Charged Up To $549.95 for Worthless Environmental Labels Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. The Federal Trade Commission reached an agreement that will put an end to the deceptive tactics of a company that allegedly sold worthless environmental certifications for hundreds of dollars, and falsely told more than 100 customers[Read More…]
Big Oil Sings the Same Old Song– Industry Pushes Expanded Offshore Drilling Without New Safeguards
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. Big Oil and their allies are continuing to lust after huge profits at the expense and welfare of the American people by ignoring the recommendations released today by the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling to improve safeguards for future[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden and President Karzai of Afghanistan After Meeting
Kabul, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011 – 3:02 P.M. Afghanistan time. PRESIDENT KARZAI: (As Translated) Good afternoon. Members of the media, Afghan media and international media, in the name of the God, I’m delighted and honored today to welcome His Excellency Joe Biden, Vice President of the United States. This is the[Read More…]
Medicare: General Enrollment And General Information
By Andrew Salata Social Security Public Affairs In Park Forest and University Park (zip codes 60466 and 60484), there are 3,135 retired workers receiving Social Security and 495 Widow(er)s. Of these Social Security beneficiaries, 2,860 are age 65 or older. Our baby boomers are turning 65 this year, and if[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Observance Program
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. The following remarks are attributable to Attorney General Eric Holder. Thank you all for being here – especially our many distinguished guests and our keynote speaker, Marc Morial. Today, as we join together to reflect on – and to celebrate – the life of Dr. Martin[Read More…]
State Department Report: Haiti One Year Later
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 11, 2011. INTRODUCTION Haiti: One Year Later summarizes U.S. efforts in the aftermath of the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake. Over the past year the United States helped lead a global effort that saved countless lives, rallied support for Haiti’s reconstruction, and began to build Haiti’s capacity to[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery Opening Night Reception for ‘Dialogue’ Exhibition
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 11, 2011. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago heights, is alive with the bold colors, gestures, line and form of more than 30 large scale abstract expressionist paintings by well-known painter Patricia Moore. Moore’s work, well-known to collectors, educators, art dealers, and interior designers, is represented[Read More…]
Haiti: Speeding Earthquake Recovery ‘Absolute Priority’ for 2011, UN Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 January 2011 – One year after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, killing 220,000 people and making 1.5 million others homeless, the citizens of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere have achieved a lot with international aid but a much more needs to be done, a senior United[Read More…]
