GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. Making his third visit to the Gulf of Mexico region since June, Commerce Secretary Gary Locke toured a seafood processing plant this morning in Lafitte, La., a fishing village about 25 miles south of New Orleans. Michael Chan, manager of Lafitte Frozen Foods, said business is[Read More…]
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Economic Assessment and Evaluation Teams Deployed to Communities Impacted by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen today announced the deployment of 19 additional Economic Assessment and Evaluation Teams to communities affected by the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico. These interagency teams will work with communities in Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas[Read More…]
BP Provides $52 Million To Fund Behavioral Health Support Across US Gulf Coast
HOUSTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. BP today announced that it is providing $52 million to federal and state health organizations to fund behavioral health support and outreach programs across the US Gulf Coast region. The funding will help residents link up with support that is available through providers in their communities, through[Read More…]
Senate Candidate Forced to Backtrack After Tasteless Medical Marijuana Jokes
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. In the latest example of a changing political atmosphere surrounding marijuana issues, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Washington state has been forced to clarify a series of cliché jokes his office made at the expense of medical marijuana research and patients. Last week,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Gulf Coast Recovery in Panama City, Florida
Panama City, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2010 – 12:00 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. It is a privilege to be here in Panama City Beach with the men and women of the United States Coast Guard. I wanted to come here personally and express my gratitude to you for the[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s Annual Birdseed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. Thorn Creek Audubon Society’s annual birdseed sale is underway. Orders are being accepted from now until October 1. Seeds can be picked up on Saturday, October 23 at the Park Forest Aqua Center, 30 N. Orchard Dr., Park Forest. Prices are especially good this year! [Read More…]
G.O.P. Silent on Ground Zero Strip Club, Loud on Mosque/Community Center
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Ground Zero is sacred ground. You better believe it is. So where is the voice of the G.O.P. shouting a unanimous and bombasitic, "NO!!!!!!" regarding the Ground Zero Strip Club? The G.O.P. wants us to believe that it is wrong for a religious group to openen[Read More…]
BP Cautions Gulf Coast Communities About Scams
NEW ORLEANS—(ENEWSPF)—August 16, 2010. BP today cautioned individuals and businesses to be alert for potential scams – including door-to-door attempts by unauthorized individuals who seek personal information or charge fees for safety training or other purposes in connection with the Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill response. “There have[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, August 15, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 16, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS President Obama and the First Family Continue Their Visit to the Gulf Coast The President and his family wrapped up their vacation in Panama City, Fla., taking a boat tour of St. Andrews Bay and stopping for ice cream before departing for a[Read More…]
Goya Foods, Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of Frozen Mamey Pulp, Produced By Coco, S.A. of Guatemala Because of Potential Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 14, 2010. As a precautionary measure Goya Foods, Inc. has voluntarily recalled the Mamey Pulp product produced by COCO, S.A. of Guatemala. This product is distributed nationwide through retail stores under the Goya label. The product comes in a 14 ounce plastic package. All production lot codes[Read More…]
