Agency releases new proposed rules under FSMA for verifying foreign suppliers and accrediting third-party auditors Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 26, 2013. In order to implement the bipartisan Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) signed by President Obama, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued two proposed rules aimed at helping to[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy — Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013 – 2:45 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Jacksonville! (Applause.) Well, it is good to be in Jacksonville. Good to be back. (Applause.) How you all doing today? AUDIENCE: Good! THE PRESIDENT: You look good. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thank you! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Laughter.) I want to[Read More…]
GSU: Alternative Teacher Certification Information Session
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Learn how to earn elementary or secondary (biology, chemistry or mathematics) Professional License (PLE) and secure a teaching position through Governors State University’s Alternative Certification Program. An information session will be held on August 7, at 7 p.m., at Governors State University’s E-Lounge. The Alternative Teacher Certification program at[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Asks Board of Health to Take Action Aimed at Curtailing Menthol Cigarette Use Among Chicago Youth
Calls on Chicago Residents to Join Effort to Protect Our Youth; Focus Will Be on Reducing and Preventing Use of Flavored Tobacco Among Our Youth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that he has asked the Chicago Board of Health and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)[Read More…]
Scientific Study Proves Maui County Wastewater Discharges Endanger Beach Water Quality
County’s sewage injections traced to West Maui coastal waters Lahaina, HI–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Scientists from the University of Hawaiʻi have released a final study vindicating the concerns of Maui citizen groups that sued Maui County last year under the federal Clean Water Act and state water quality laws for illegally discharging[Read More…]
Cannabinoid Produces Beneficial Metabolic Effects In Animal Model Of Diabetes
Buckingham, United Kingdom–(ENEWSPF)–25 July 2013. The administration of the organic cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is associated with positive metabolic effects that may potentially be beneficial to subjects with adult-onset diabetes, according to preclinical data published in the scientific journal Nutrition & Diabetes. Investigators at the University of Buckingham in England and[Read More…]
Kirk Priorities on USAID Veterans Hiring, Support for U.S. Allies and UN Accountability Adopted in State-Foreign Operations Bill
Appropriations Committee adopts Kirk amendments pressing State Department to advocate for Iranian dissidents, require basic accountability from UN agency Kirk Priorities Included: Promoting Veterans Hiring at USAID, Full Funding for Israel’s Security, Conditions on Assistance to the Palestinian Authority, Extension of the Lautenberg Amendment for Refugees and Increased Focus on[Read More…]
Krankcycle by Matrix with Detachable Seat Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 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: July 25, 2013 Recall number: 13-250 Recalled Krankcycle with detachable seat Recall Summary Name of product: Johnny G. Krankcycle® by Matrix[Read More…]
Madigan, Glasgow Take Action in Latest ExxonMobil Refinery Incident
Company Reports Hydrogen Sulfide Release Lasted More Than Nine Hours Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow today filed a complaint against ExxonMobil Oil Corp., alleging air pollution violations after an equipment malfunction at the company’s refinery in Channahon Township caused an uncontrolled[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Clear South Suburban Airport for Take Off
New Airport will Create Thousands of Construction Jobs and Make Huge Economic Impact on Region UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2013. After years of working to make it a reality, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a law that will give the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) the power to build the South[Read More…]
