Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. A team of scientists in Italy believe they have found the molecular mechanism through which neonicotinoid pesticides adversely impacts the immune system of honey bees. The team’s experiments suggest that exposure to neonicotinoids results in increased levels of a particular protein in bees that inhibits a[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending October 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 24, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 350,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 362,000. The 4-week moving average was 348,250, an increase of 10,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. The NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] defense ministers have just concluded a positive and productive series of meetings. A key focus has been on laying the groundwork for next year’s NATO summit, which will enable NATO leaders to set priorities[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013 – 4:16 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: It’s a great pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Sharif to the Oval Office. He was reminding me that the last time he visited here was quite some time ago, and we’re glad to have him back after a historic election[Read More…]
Readout of the Meeting with Health Insurance Executives and White House Senior Administration Officials
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. Today, Secretary Sebelius, CMS Director Marilyn Tavenner, Valerie Jarrett, Chris Jennings and Denis McDonough met with health insurance executives to discuss open enrollment and ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act. The administration is committed to working in partnership with the insurers so we can successfully[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 23, 2013. Today, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel spoke by telephone regarding allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency intercepted the communications of the German Chancellor. The President assured the Chancellor that the United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of Chancellor Merkel. The[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–October 23, 2013 – 1:14 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I appreciate your patience. Busy day, as almost every day is here at the White House. Before I get to your questions, I had a couple of things I wanted to say to you. And[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host LinkedIn Workshop
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “The Do’s and Don’ts of LinkedIn: Strategically using LinkedIn to Your Advantage,” facilitated by Allen Babiarz, BCI Client Solutions & Project Manager. This event will take place at the[Read More…]
Kansas Firm Recalls Chicken, Ham and Beef Products Due To Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 22, 2013 – Reser’s Fine Foods, a Topeka, Kan. establishment, is recalling approximately 22,800 pounds of chicken, ham and beef products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company announced that these products are being[Read More…]
Shopping Extravaganza to be Held at GSU
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2013 – Just in time to help you get your holiday shopping done early, the GSU Civil Service Senate is sponsoring the GSU Annual Fall Vendor Fair. The shoppers paradise will feature arts and crafts, perfect gifts, and unique creations on November 20, from 10 a.m.[Read More…]
