Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Calls / Ambassador Ford Dialogue with SOC Chemical Weapons / Red Line / Range of Options / UN Investigative Team General Dempsey’s Letter / National Security Interests Letter Sent to UN Secretary General Intelligence Community / Working with Counterparts /[Read More…]
Day: August 22, 2013
Center for Constitutional Rights Applauds City Council for Overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s Community Safety Act Veto
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Today, in response to the New York City Council’s override vote on the Community Safety Act, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: We applaud the New York City Council for overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s ill-advised veto of the Community Safety Act. The people have[Read More…]
‘Wholehearted’ Support for Chelsea Manning from Center for Constitutional Rights
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In response to Chelsea Manning’s announcement today of her gender identity, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Center for Constitutional Rights once again applauds the courage of Chelsea Manning, first for being willing to risk her own freedom in service to her[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, August 22, 2013
En Route Buffalo, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 9:48 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Thank you for joining on what promises to be an exciting two-day bus tour through New York and Pennsylvania. I’m joined this morning by the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, who can answer your[Read More…]
Governors State University Addiction Studies Alumni Club to Host Recovery Walk
University Park, Illinois—(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – In celebration of National Recovery Month, the Governors State University Addictions Studies Alumni Club will sponsor their second annual Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Governors State University. The Walk for Recovery is designed to honor individuals in recovery or who are seeking[Read More…]
FDA Safety Notice: Do Not Purchase or Use Ortiga – Contains Hidden Drug Ingredient
Ortiga, an unapproved product promoted for a variety of health conditions and sold on multiple websites, including Ebay, and in some retail stores Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ortiga, an unapproved product promoted for a variety[Read More…]
Fall Registration Still in Progress for a Wide Range of ‘Late Start Classes at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2013. Registration for the 2013 Fall Semester at South Suburban College is still in progress for a wide range of “Late Start Classes.” Prospective students are encouraged to register soon for these 12-week courses, set to begin on Monday, September 16, 2013. The “Late Start Classes”[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability — Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 11:23 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Buffalo! (Applause.) Hello, Bulls! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be back in Buffalo, good to be back in the north. (Applause.) I want to begin by making sure we all thank Silvana for the wonderful introduction. Give[Read More…]
Big Win for ‘Gaymers’ – Blogger Surrenders Bogus Trademark Claim
Legal Threats Dropped in Battle Over Term to Describe Gay Gamers San Francisco–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In a big win for gay gamers around the world, a blogger has surrendered his bogus trademark claim on the word ‘gaymer,’ freeing online forums, conventions, and others to use the descriptive term without fear[Read More…]
Protein-based Urine Test Predicts Kidney Transplant Outcomes
NIH-funded study provides more evidence supporting development of noninvasive tests Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Levels of a protein in the urine of kidney transplant recipients can distinguish those at low risk of developing kidney injury from those at high risk, a study suggests. The results also suggest that low levels[Read More…]