The Obesity Prevention Source Aims to Help Policymakers and Public Reverse Growing Worldwide Epidemic Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. What is causing the obesity epidemic—and how can we stop and reverse this worldwide weight problem? A new website offers authoritative answers to these pressing questions and sheds light on one of[Read More…]
Day: May 2, 2012
Statement of Earthjustice on the Forest Service’s Announcement of a Colorado Roadless Rule
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. The following is a statement by Ted Zukoski, Staff Attorney in the Denver office of Earthjustice, on the announcement of a final rule regulating the management of 4.2 million acres of roadless national forest in Colorado. Earthjustice, a non-profit law firm, has worked in federal courts[Read More…]
Rise in Teen Marijuana Use Demonstrates Continued Failure of War on Drugs and Prohibitionist Approach
Despite 750,000 Annual Marijuana Possession Arrests, Teens Consistently Report That Marijuana is Easier to Obtain Than Alcohol Teen Cigarette Smoking Continues Dramatic Decline — Demonstrating Success of Non-Criminal, Public Health-Based Approach NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. The 23rd annual Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) was released today, showing an increase in[Read More…]
Tom Morello to Perform in Chicago: MAY 18
Nurses Converge for “Robin Hood Tax”, Reps from UK, Italy, Canada, Guatemala, Germany and South Korea to join in. Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. Endorsed by over 85 environmental, labor and health groups who are participating, nurses will march to Daley Plaza, alongside Robin Hood and the band of merry women and[Read More…]
Department of Labor Recovers $4.83 Million in Back Wages, Damages for More Than 4,500 Wal-Mart Workers
Misapplied exemption resulted in pay violations; nearly $464,000 assessed in penalties WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., headquartered in Bentonville, Ark., has agreed to pay $4,828,442 in back wages and damages to more than 4,500 employees nationwide following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division[Read More…]
Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Crash Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Exmark Quest 42” ZRT[Read More…]
What’s at Stake for Women if the Supreme Court Strikes Down the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. Today the Center for American Progress released a new report examining the ways in which a Supreme Court ruling that strikes down the Affordable Care Act would not only undo decades of precedent but would also have a devastating effect on the health and well-being of[Read More…]
May is Asthma Awareness Month
State Health Department Stresses Management of Chronic Respiratory Disease CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 2, 2012. An estimated 25 million Americans – including seven million children – suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease for which attacks can range from mild to life-threatening. The prevalence has been increasing over the last two decades, and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Illinois Business Leaders: Get Involved to Stabilize Medicaid & Pension Systems
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. In his keynote address at the Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s annual business day, Governor Pat Quinn called on Illinois business leaders to push for solutions that rescue Illinois’ Medicaid and public pension systems this legislative session. The two fast-growing areas of state spending are on unsustainable paths,[Read More…]
Economic Growth Strong Enough to Close Temporary Unemployment Insurance Program
Long-Term Unemployed Should Visit IllinoisJobLink.com CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2012. Falling unemployment rates and steady economic growth means an extended unemployment insurance program ends this month, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) said today. The expiring federal program affects individuals who have collected benefits for more than 79 weeks. The Extended[Read More…]
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