CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 13, 2013. A suburban Cicero gear manufacturing company pleaded guilty today to illegally discharging industrial wastewater into the public sewer system and agreed to pay a $1.5 million fine. The defendant company, BRAD FOOTE GEAR WORKS, INC., began cooperating and taking remedial water treatment measures after federal environmental agents[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Lawsuit Launched to Speed Recovery of Endangered California Frogs
SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice of intent to sue the Interior Department today for failing to develop a recovery plan for Southern California’s mountain yellow-legged frogs. Although these frogs have been protected under the Endangered Species Act for over a decade, the[Read More…]
Emerging Tobacco Products Gaining Popularity Among Youth
Increases in e-cigarette and hookah use show need for increased monitoring and prevention Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Emerging tobacco products such as e-cigarettes and hookahs are quickly gaining popularity among middle- and high-school students, according to a report in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. While use of these[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Disappointed by Appeals Court’s Refusal to Hear Judge Reassigned from Stop-and-Frisk Case
AG Report Confirms Practice Doesn’t Reduce Crime New York–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. In response to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ denial of District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin’s request to be heard on the Court of Appeals’ reassignment of Floyd v. City of New York to another district court judge, the[Read More…]
Newly Discovered Mechanism Suggests Novel Approach to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes
Experimental findings could lead to new, inexpensive therapy using a naturally occurring bile acid Image of non-diabetic healthy human islet cells that reside in pancreas. Insulin-producing beta cells are stained green. Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. New research led by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) demonstrates a disease mechanism in[Read More…]
Representatives Issa, Duckworth Introduce the Support Earned Recognition for Veterans Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Oversight Committee member Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Support Earned Recognition for Veterans (SERV) Act, a bipartisan bill to eliminate abuses in the Veterans benefit system and ensure that only individuals who have[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Coons Introduce Bill to Boost American Manufacturing Competitiveness
American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act spurs job growth, improves global competitiveness of US manufacturers WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) today introduced the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2013, a bill that would bolster the competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in the United States. The[Read More…]
New State-by-State Polling Reports Show Majority of Americans Want Climate Action
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. New state-by-state polling reports find that the vast majority of Americans in both traditionally red and blue states accept climate science and want government action to clean up climate pollution. The state reports were released by Rep. Henry A. Waxman (CA-33) and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (RI),[Read More…]
‘Eclectic Exhibit’ Opens November 22 at Salon Artists Gallery
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. Opening Friday, November 22, “Eclectic Exhibit” will showcase the works of Suzanne Dreher, Will Mull and Ginny Raftery. Join us for a “Meet the Artists” Reception on November 22 from 4 – 9pm. Enjoy Refreshments, Music and Fine Company. This reception also kicks off our[Read More…]
Chrysler Recall of Certain Model Year 2008 – 2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 Trucks
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2013. SUMMARY: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. The left tie rod assembly may break. CONSEQUENCE: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering[Read More…]
