Day: April 16, 2013

Statement by President Obama on Commonsense Immigration Reform

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. This afternoon, Senators Schumer and McCain briefed me on the bipartisan immigration reform bill that they have drafted with their colleagues in the Senate.  This bill is clearly a compromise, and no one will get everything they wanted, including me.  But it is largely consistent with[Read More…]

Joint Statement by the United States and the United Arab Emirates

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and the UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reaffirmed their commitment to the strong partnership and friendship between their two countries.  The Crown Prince expressed his condolences for those who were[Read More…]

FDA Approves Abuse-deterrent Labeling for Reformulated OxyContin

Agency will not approve generics to original OxyContin Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved updated labeling for Purdue Pharma L.P.’s reformulated OxyContin (oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release) tablets. The new labeling indicates that the product has physical and chemical properties that are expected to make[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, April 16, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Assistance after Boston Marathon Bombings SAUDI ARABIA Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister VENEZUELA CNE’s Decision to Declare Winner in Presidential Election / Violent Protests SYRIA President Assad Offers Amnesty for Prisoners DPRK U.S. Open to Negotiations GUANTANAMO Legal[Read More…]

‘Dead Man Walking’ Author to Present Talks at DePaul

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., author of the groundbreaking book “Dead Man Walking” and one of the nation’s leading anti-death penalty activists, will offer a series of public talks at DePaul University in April. The programs are presented as part of Prejean’s ongoing work with DePaul, which began[Read More…]

Patients With Surgical Complications Provide Greater Hospital Profit-margins

Photo: iStockphoto.com/Abel Mitja Varela Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  Privately insured surgical patients who had a complication provided hospitals with a 330% higher profit margin than those without a complication, according to new research from Ariadne Labs, a joint center for health system innovation at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on the Distinguished Warfare Medal

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  The Pentagon has announced that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has cancelled the creation of the Distinguished Warfare Medal. On March 1, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth signed onto a bipartisan letter asking that Secretary Hagel reconsider placing the proposed Distinguished Warfare Medal above the Purple Heart and Bronze[Read More…]

Senator Durbin Reflects on Tragedy in Boston on the Senate Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the United States Senate Floor today regarding the tragic events that occurred yesterday during the Boston Marathon. “Our nation is saddened by what happened yesterday in Boston,” Durbin said. “It is a moment of grave concern across America, expressed[Read More…]

Senators Call on FDA to Restrict the Sale, Distribution, and Marketing of E-Cigarettes

New nicotine delivery devices on the market are unregulated and available for purchase by children and young adults WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2013.  Calling e-cigarettes a possible pathway to traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products, five U.S. Senators today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue “deeming regulations”[Read More…]

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