Veterans were honored last November during the annual “Veteran Days at DePaul” luncheon, held to recognize the contributions of student veterans. DePaul was recently designated a “military friendly school” by Victory Media. (Photo by Maria Toscano) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. DePaul University was designated a military friendly school by Victory Media,[Read More…]
Day: September 12, 2013
Mayor Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Highlight Success of STEM Program Critical Mass in Chicago
Five year, $2 million program equipping students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus today visited Michele Clark High School to observe the Critical MASS program. Critical MASS is a groundbreaking collaboration in STEM education for the students of Chicago centered on project-based learning,[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Consumption Plays Little Role In Global Disease Burden
Sydney, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Cannabis use is not a significant contributor to the global burden of disease, according to an epidemiological review published in The Lancet. An international team of researchers from Australia and the United States assessed the global prevalence of illicit drug use and quantified its adverse effects[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect School Children with Allergies
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today introduced a bill to encourage schools across the country to maintain access to critical life-saving medication for children with food and other allergies. The School Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act will encourage states across[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin, Davis, Bustos Bipartisan Bill to Improve Illinois Locks and Dams Moves Forward
Provision In House Water Resources Reform & Development Act (WRRDA) Could Help Repair & Upgrade Aging Locks & Dams On Mississippi & Illinois Rivers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Today, Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.-17) and Rodney Davis (R-Ill.-13) announced that a key[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban Welcomes Syria’s Letter on Accession to Treaty Banning Chemical Weapons
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2013 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has received a letter from the Government of Syria President Bassar Al-Assad will sign and abide by the 20-year-old international treaty on banning chemical weapons. A statement issued by Mr. Ban’s spokesman in New York confirmed that the UN chief[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Over $40 Million for State and Local Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Projects
Reiterates Call for Full Funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that $40.03 million is being made available in allocations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and will be distributed to all 50 States, the Territories,[Read More…]
Schwebel Baking Company Voluntarily Recalls Schwebel’s Golden Rich Buns With Honey Due to Undeclared Eggs
Solon, OH–(ENEWSPF)–September 11, 2013 – Schwebel Baking Company today recalled 18,979 units of Golden Rich Buns with Honey due to mislabeling and undeclared egg. Through the package validation process the problem was discovered. These Schwebel’s Golden Rich Buns with Honey contain egg that is not declared on the product label.[Read More…]
Senator Gillibrand Introduces Amendment to Allow Storm-Impacted Homeowners, Businesses, and Communities to Use Federal Disaster Relief Aid for Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Upgrades
Senator’s Legislation Would Apply Retroactively to Residents, Localities Hit by Superstorm Sandy and Received Disaster Aid Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today introduced an amendment to the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 that would[Read More…]
On the Heels of GAO Report that Criticized New USDA Poultry Safety Program, Senator Gillibrand Introduces Meat and Poultry Safety Bill
Legislation Would Reduce Foodborne Outbreaks And Strengthen The Nation’s Food Industry Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2013. On the heels of a Government Accountable Office (GAO) report that found that the Food Safety and Inspection Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was moving forward with an expanded poultry pilot without[Read More…]
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