Day: April 25, 2012

Less Poverty Make People More Equal, or Not

Economic growth and higher standards of living can spur inequality Disparities within nations can lead to political upheaval and social unrest Equal opportunity often improves a country’s overall welfare India’s booming economy has lifted millions out of poverty. Wealth disparities appear to be growing as well. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012 –[Read More…]

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Arizona’s SB1070 Two-Year Anniversary

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  Two years ago this week, Arizona’s Governor Brewer signed into law SB1070, an anti-immigrant law that has, unfortunately, served as a model for legislation passed by several other state legislatures. The results have been shattering – these laws are tearing families apart and destroying the hopes[Read More…]

Agent Reduces Autism-like Behaviors in Mice

Boosts sociability, quells repetitiveness — NIH study Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  National Institutes of Health researchers have reversed behaviors in mice resembling two of the three core symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). An experimental compound, called GRN-529, increased social interactions and lessened repetitive self-grooming behavior in a strain of[Read More…]

House Appropriations Committee Votes for Dirty Water

Committee blocks Clean Water Act protections in government funding bill Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  In its bill funding the federal government, the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee passed this afternoon an amendment to block Clean Water Act policies to protect the waters of the United States. “Clean water is critical[Read More…]

Durbin: Senate Passes Senate Bipartisan Postal Reform Legislation That Will Save Money and Illinois Jobs

Senator calls on House of Representatives to pass legislation before May 15th WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed comprehensive legislation to reform the postal service by a vote of 62 to 37.  Durbin also offered an amendment[Read More…]

Durbin: Congress Must Take Action to Prevent Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans from Doubling

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  As President Barack Obama travels to college campuses across the country speaking about the growing student loan debt crisis, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today to urge Congress to pass legislation preventing student interest rates from doubling for more than 7.4[Read More…]

National Patients’ Rights Association Seeks Input On Michigan Medical Marijuana Policy As It Relates To Dispensaries

DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012 – The National Patients’ Rights Association (NPRA) — a Michigan-based coalition of leading medical marijuana advocates working to protect patient rights — today announced it is seeking input from both members and all other interested parties to identify and discuss practical legislative framework that specifically addresses formally[Read More…]

Nissan Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 Titan and Armada Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 25, 2012. Summary:  Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Titan and Armada vehicles, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through March 13, 2012. The part 567 certification labels on the vehicles do not contain rim size information. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal[Read More…]

New Assessment for Universities Will Help Veteran Students Transition from Combat to the Classroom

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2012.  Today the Center for American Progress released a report exploring ways in which colleges and universities can support student veterans’ retention and academic success. The report presents a new assessment tool that will provide higher education institutions and policymakers a way to evaluate campus environments for[Read More…]

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