Cleveland, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013 – Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces its Inductees for 2014. The Inductees are: Performer Category: • Peter Gabriel • Hall and Oates • KISS • Nirvana • Linda Ronstadt • Cat Stevens Ahmet Ertegun Awards: • Brian Epstein • Andrew Loog[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Senator Elizabeth Warren Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Employers from Requiring Credit Report Disclosure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today introduced the Equal Employment for All Act with Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.). The legislation would prohibit employers from requiring potential employees to[Read More…]
One Million Americans Speak Out Against Stripping Federal Protections From Wolves — Most Public Comments Ever on an Endangered Species Act Decision
Federal Proposal Would Halt Wolf Recovery, Allow More Wolf Killing WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. Approximately 1 million Americans stated their opposition to the Obama administration’s proposal to strip endangered species protections from gray wolves in a public comment period that closed today. This is the largest number of comments ever submitted[Read More…]
Environmental Working Group: New FDA Rule for Antibacterial Soap is Important Step, More Action Needed
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. The Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to require manufacturers to prove antibacterial hand soaps are safe and better than plain soap and water is a sign that the agency is finally “cracking down on the widespread use of ingredients that may be harmful to public health,”[Read More…]
Be Aware of Heart Disease Risk Factors Before Shoveling Snow
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. That snow isn’t going to shovel itself, but Chicago-area residents, particularly those with known heart disease, should take extra precautions when clearing stairs, sidewalks and driveways of heavy winter snow, Northwestern Medicine® cardiovascular experts said. Local residents should use the winter weather as a reminder to check[Read More…]
NYC to Address Rampant Mold and Moisture Problems in Public Housing Following NRDC Lawsuit
Settlement Agreement Promises Big Changes in City Response to Major Health Threat NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013 – The New York City Housing Authority will take majors steps to address the city’s severe and pervasive mold and moisture problem in its public housing stock, thanks to a settlement agreement reached today[Read More…]
Mission Control Ready for Gaia Launch
Gaia launch EU–(ENEWSPF)–17 December 2013. Shortly after a powerful Soyuz launcher lofts Gaia, ESA’s new star mapper, into space on Thursday, teams on the ground will establish initial radio contact. Even then, tension will run high in ESA’s mission control as Gaia must still perform a critical automatic sequence. An[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Milestone for Commercial Wind Energy Development in Federal Waters
Interior Department Proposes Offshore Wind Lease Sale to Advance President’s Climate Action Plan, Identifies nearly 80,000 Acres off Maryland’s Coast BALTIMORE, MD–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy sources and cut carbon pollution, Secretary of the Interior Sally[Read More…]
Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 16, 2013 Recall number: 14-059 Wahl Total Care Six Ounce Aerosol Can Recall Summary Name of product: Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner,[Read More…]
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: December 16, 2013 Recall number: 14-058 Twinkling Pine Artificial Christmas Tree -Box Recall Summary Name of product: Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees Hazard: [Read More…]
