Last remaining World War II veteran serving in the Senate WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. United States Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, the last remaining World War II veteran serving in the Senate, passed away due to complications from viral pneumonia at 4:02 a.m. today at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. He was 89 years old. Senator Lautenberg is[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
A Step Closer to Artificial Livers
Researchers identify compounds that help liver cells grow outside the body. Cambridge, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Prometheus, the mythological figure who stole fire from the gods, was punished for this theft by being bound to a rock. Each day, an eagle swept down and fed on his liver, which then grew[Read More…]
New Energy Efficiency Standards for Microwave Ovens to Save Consumers on Energy Bills
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz announced today that the Energy Department has finalized new energy efficiency standards for microwave ovens that will save consumers nearly $3 billion on their energy bills through 2030. Over the next 30 years, it will dramatically reduce harmful carbon pollution, equivalent to[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes in Illinois For 2013 Reported
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first West Nile virus positive mosquito batch reported in Illinois for 2013. Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement District employees collected a positive mosquito sample on May 21, 2013 from Hillside in Cook County. “Although we have been[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Investigating Two Additional Steroid Injection Complications Cases Associated with Tennessee Compounding Pharmacy
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating two additional reports of adverse events among patients in Illinois who received injections of the steroid methylprednisolone acetate produced by Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC in Newbern, Tennessee. All seven Illinois cases received injections at the Logan Primary[Read More…]
Justice Department Finds Pennsylvania State Prison’s Use of Solitary Confinement Violates Rights of Prisoners Under the Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. On Friday, the Justice Department issued a findings letter detailing the results of its investigation into the use of solitary confinement on prisoners with serious mental illness at the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Cresson in Cambria County, Pa. The department found that Cresson’s use of[Read More…]
For-Profit School in Texas to Pay United States up to $2.5 Million for Allegedly Submitting False Claims for Federal Student Financial Aid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. American Commercial Colleges Inc. (ACC) has agreed to pay the United States up to $2.5 million, plus interest, to resolve allegations that it violated the civil False Claims Act by falsely certifying that it complied with certain eligibility requirements of the federal student aid programs, the[Read More…]
Secure Health Data Helping Patients, Doctors Improve Care and Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of new data and new opportunities for researchers and developers at the beginning of Health Datapalooza IV. This is the fourth annual national conference on health data transparency, which brings together government, non-profit, and[Read More…]
Study Finds GE Salmon Able to Cross-Breed with Brown Trout
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013. A new study, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, found that genetically engineered (GE) AquaBounty AquaAdvantage salmon can successfully cross-breed with brown trout, a closely related species. GE salmon, created by the biotech company AquaBounty, are designed to reach maturity faster than their wild counterparts[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, June 3, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2013 – Afghan and coalition security forces confirmed today the death of a Haqqani leader, Faizullah, during an operation in Gardez district, Paktiya province, Saturday. Faizullah, also known as Shahab, conducted improvised explosive device attacks and intimidation campaigns targeting Afghan and coalition forces. He facilitated the movement[Read More…]
