Day: October 5, 2015

Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory Welcomes Three Visiting Professors

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  A Broadway dancer, a Roosevelt University theatre alumna with expertise in Shakespeare/classical theatre and a veteran actor of Chicago theatre have joined Roosevelt’s Theatre Conservatory this academic year as assistant visiting professors. Teaching dance, acting and musical theatre, the new instructors bring a myriad of talent and[Read More…]

FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Medical Device to Treat a Form of Brain Cancer

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Optune device to treat patients with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an aggressive form of brain cancer. It is given along with the chemotherapy drug temozolomide (TMZ) following standard treatments that include surgery, chemotherapy,[Read More…]

Senators Kirk, Toomey Bet on NL Wild Card Game

Washington –-(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) have placed a friendly bet on the MLB National League Wild Card game on Wednesday, October 7th. The game will feature a matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs – both teams vying for a[Read More…]

Senator Merkley Statement On Trans Pacific Partnership Deal Reached

WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement upon the finalization of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP): “The earlier draft of the TPP would have put American workers in direct competition with people earning a dollar per hour or even less overseas. Such an unbalanced[Read More…]

Rep. DeFazio Statement on Completion of Trans Pacific Partnership Negotiations

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF0–October 5, 2015. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement on the completion of the Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations: “The completion of negotiations on the specifics of the TPP changes very little: it’s still a bad deal that will devastate American manufacturing, cause massive layoffs and prioritize corporate[Read More…]

RNs Call for Congress to Reject Latest Trade Pact

Nurses: Any Concessions on Higher Drug Prices, Provisions to Allow Corporations to Overturn Public Protections Unacceptable Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015. National Nurses United today urged Congress members to reject the Trans-Pacific Partnership final agreement, warning there remains inadequate guarantees to assure patients and consumers will not be harmed by pharmaceutical[Read More…]

Rep. Gutiérrez on Father Marco Mercado

“I can’t say enough good things about him.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2015.  Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement in reaction to the news that Father Marco Mercado had been removed from his position at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  The Father had been Rep.[Read More…]

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