Day: May 17, 2014

New York Firm Recalls Pork and Poultry Products Due To Lack of Inspection

Products shipped nationwide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014 – Transatlantic Foods, Inc., a New York company, is recalling approximately 222,000 pounds of pork and poultry products that did not receive the full benefit of inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  Transatlantic Foods, Inc. operates[Read More…]

Senator Merkley Marks Military Appreciation Month by Co-Sponsoring Legislation to Prevent Suicide Among Veterans

Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley today visited Lines for Life to see its military helpline in action and met with veterans and veteran advocates to discuss how to stem the rising tide of suicide among veterans. Senator Merkley also discussed legislation that he is supporting called the[Read More…]

Senator Merkley Introduces Bill to Make Hospitals Safer for both Nurses and Patients

Plan expected to improve patient outcomes, reduce medical errors, and increase nurse retention WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014.   Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley introduced the Registered Nurses Safe Staffing Act, which will help improve the quality of care and outcomes for patients through appropriate levels of staffing, reduction in medical errors,[Read More…]

Senators Wyden, Udall, Portman, Landrieu Renew Bipartisan Kids to Parks Day Push

Resolution Encourages Active Lifestyles, Conservation of Nation’s Parks & Open Spaces Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2014.  U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Mark Udall, D-Colo., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Mary Landrieu, D-La., joined together this week to urge America’s youth to live active lifestyles and to enjoy and protect our nation’s special[Read More…]

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