Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder) for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. It is also approved to reduce exacerbations[Read More…]
Year: 2013
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten on Teacher Appreciation Week
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. AFT President Randi Weingarten offers her reflections as Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close. “America’s teachers are extraordinary. For teachers, their work is a calling—we are women and men who dedicate our lives to ensuring that every child can not only dream his or her dreams[Read More…]
Federal Judge Denies Government’s Request to Delay Over-the-Counter Emergency Contraception, May 10, 2013
Judge Korman denies stay of his April order, gives government until Monday to appeal to 2nd Circuit Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Calling the Obama Administration’s appeal of a federal court order to make emergency contraception over-the-counter for all women “frivolous” and “taken for the purpose of delay,” U.S. District Court[Read More…]
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Provides New Lease on Life for Woman with COPD
Surgical procedure improves quality of life for patients with severe emphysema CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. July is a very significant month for Susan Fischer and her family. Her son is getting married and her daughter is expecting her second child. While Fischer can’t wait for all of the excitement to unfold,[Read More…]
Earthjustice: House Reintroduces FRAC Act
Legislation establishes safeguards to protect water during fracking activities Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) joined with her colleague Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY) to reintroduce the Fracturing Responsibility and Awareness of Chemicals Act (FRAC Act). A hydraulic fracturing rig in Pennsylvania. (Chris Jordan-Bloch / Earthjustice)[Read More…]
Colorado Lawmakers Approve First-In-The-Nation Regulations Governing Retail Marijuana Production And Sales
COLORADO–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Colorado lawmakers made history Wednesday by approving first-in-the nation regulations governing the retail production and sale of cannabis to those age 21 and older. The Huffington Post has the story here: On the final day of the legislative session, Colorado lawmakers[Read More…]
RNs Welcome Introduction of House Bill to Set Safe RN-to-Patient Staffing Ratios in Every Hospital
Joining U.S. Senate Bill and Broad Statewide Campaigns Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. National Nurses United, the nation’s largest organization of nurses, yesterday greeted the re-introduction of a bill in the House of Representatives by Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois – appropriately during Nurses Week – that would set specific limits[Read More…]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Recognize National Travel and Tourism Week
Travel and Tourism Industries Essential to U.S. Economy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Mark Begich (D-AK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dean Heller (R-NV), Tim Scott (R-SC), Harry Reid (D-NV) , Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA), introduced a resolution yesterday recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week to[Read More…]
International Community Must Not Become ‘Numb’ to Atrocities in Syria – UN Rights Chief
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–10 May 2013 – The international community must act to stop the conflict in Syria and ensure those responsible for human rights violations are held accountable, the United Nations human rights chief said today following reports of massacres in Baniyas, as well as displacement of civilians due to military build-up[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Underscores Commitment to Telling America’s Story at White House Forum on Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday underscored the importance of efforts to commemorate and interpret Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) culture and history, particularly through the National Park Service, in order to tell a more complete story of those who have contributed our nation’s[Read More…]
