Day: July 30, 2012

Interior Department Outlines Next Steps in Facilitating Science-Based Decisions in the Arctic

Alaska Interagency Working Group to partner with Arctic Research Commission, others to develop central knowledge database; will develop Integrated Arctic Management approach to planning decisions WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to facilitating evidence-based decision-making in the Arctic, Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J.[Read More…]

Federal Judge Upholds Callous Arizona Abortion Ban, Allows Law to Take Effect August 2

Order bucks previous U.S. Supreme Court rulings, green lights unconstitutional law banning pre-viability abortions with severely limited exceptions to protect pregnant women’s lives and health Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012 –  Pregnant women’s constitutionally-protected reproductive rights will be severely curtailed later this week—ultimately placing their lives and health at grave risk—following a[Read More…]

Men with Prostate Cancer More Likely to Die from Other Causes

Study Suggests Prostate Cancer Management Should Emphasize Healthy Lifestyle Changes Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  Men diagnosed with prostate cancer are less likely to die from the disease than from largely preventable conditions such as heart disease, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). It is[Read More…]

Drug Legalization Debate Continues to Escalate in Latin America

Front Page New York Times Article Describes Uruguay Government’s Proposal to Legalize and Sell Marijuana – Joining Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala, Belize and Others in Proposing Drug War Alternatives NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  This morning, the front page of the New York Times featured an article titled “South America Sees Drug[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Calls Special Session on Pension Reform

Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012. WHEREAS, on January 10, 2011, I took the Constitutional oath of office to become Governor of the State of Illinois, solemnly swearing to uphold both the Illinois Constitution and the Constitution of the United States, and promising to “faithfully discharge the duties of the office of[Read More…]

Campaign Targets New NBC War “Reality” Show

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  RootsAction.org and Just Foreign Policy have launched a campaign at http://StarsEarnStripes.org targeting NBC’s new program, “Stars Earn Stripes,” which the network is advertising during its Olympics telecast. “‘Stars Earn Stripes’ is a reality show cohosted by retired U.S. General Wesley Clark, co-starring Todd Palin, and with[Read More…]

Graduate Nurse Education Demonstration

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2012.  In March 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a call for applications for a new initiative designed to increase the nation’s primary care workforce by supporting facilities that train Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).  Under this new initiative from the Affordable Care[Read More…]

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