UK–(ENEWSPF)–13 September 2013. A genetic study has identified a biological process that influences whether we are right handed or left handed.Scientists at the Universities of Oxford, St Andrews, Bristol and the Max Plank Institute in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, found correlations between handedness and a network of genes involved in establishing[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Despite Public Opposition, House Extends Monsanto Protection Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. A three-month extension of the controversial budget provision protecting genetically-modified seed manufacturers from litigation was included in the U.S. House of Representatives’ spending bill on Tuesday evening. Public interest and responsible business advocates say the provision undermines the federal courts’ ability to safeguard farmers and the environment from potentially hazardous genetically engineered (GE) crops. The[Read More…]
It’s Halloween at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. Vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum from September 14 through November 2, 2013. Located at 141 Forest Blvd, the museum is open Wednesday and Saturday10:30 to 3:30; or for groups by appointment. Display items include a collection of[Read More…]
HHS Awards Affordable Care Act Funds for New Health Care Delivery Sites
Obama administration awards $67 million to support new sites and to expand access to health care at health centers Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 13, 2013. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards of approximately $67 million to the nation’s health centers, including $19 million made available by the Affordable Care Act, to[Read More…]
FISA Court Orders Declassification Review of Rulings on NSA Spying in Response to ACLU Request
ACLU Welcomes Ruling for Transparency WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. In an important decision, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court ordered the government to review for release the court’s opinions on the meaning, scope, and constitutionality of Section 215 of the Patriot Act. The ruling is on a motion filed by the American[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability-based Discrimination at Helena, Mont., Apartment Complex
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit yesterday against the owners, builders and designers of an eight unit apartment complex at 175 and 195 Silsbee Avenue in Helena, Mont. for violations of the Fair Housing Act. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants violated the law when they[Read More…]
Former Airline Executive Sentenced to Prison for Schemes to Defraud Illinois-Based Ryan International Airlines
Executive Sentenced to Serve 87 Months in Prison Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013. A former executive of Ryan International Airlines, a charter airline company located in Rockford, Ill., was sentenced today to serve 87 months in prison and to pay restitution for participating in kickback schemes to defraud Ryan, the Department[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2013 – 1:56 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your patience today. The Cabinet meeting ran a little long, and then, obviously, as I think some of you saw, Secretary Kerry and his counterpart spoke in Geneva. I wanted to allow[Read More…]
70,053 Site Visits This Month, So Far (Sept. 12, 2013)
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- We have over 70,053 site visits to eNew Park Forest, so far, this month. September 12, 2013. That’s one of our best starts ever in the history of ENEWSPF.COM. Thank you to all of you who joined us on Facebook! For those of you who haven’t yet[Read More…]
My Interview with Bob Sullivan of MSNBC from 2010!
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- My interview with Bob Sullivan of MSNBC is apparently available for embedding! Bob interviewed me in 2010 about my Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which I am still paying, faithfully, every month. For another year-and-a-half, basically. Bob was[Read More…]
