Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. It has been over 30 years since asthma emerged as a growing public health threat. During this time, we have made important progress through clinical, environmental and community health interventions. May is National Asthma Awareness Month, a time for us to renew our dedication to improving[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Sen. Durbin, Rep. Maloney Introduce Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act
Bill Expanded to Include Rights for Same-Sex Families; Extended Family Members WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act yesterday, which will allow employees to take unpaid leave to care for a same-sex spouse[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Calls for Immediate Release of UN Peacekeepers Held in Golan Heights
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–07 May 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today for the immediate release of four peacekeepers being held by “armed elements” in the Golan Heights. According to a statement issued by his Spokesman, the Secretary General “strongly condemns the detention of four United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) peacekeepers[Read More…]
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Harkin Introduced Companion Resolutions in Support of Home Health Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin introduced resolutions in support of home health care: Rep. Jan Schakowsky and Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced companion resolutions in the House and Senate to express support for expanded home health care services. Long-term services and support for[Read More…]
Department of Interior Announces $475 Million in Hurricane Sandy Relief, May 7, 2013
Funds to Rebuild Region, Make Communities Stronger and More Resilient WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the Department is releasing $475.25 million in emergency Hurricane Sandy disaster relief appropriations to 234 projects that will repair and rebuild parks, refuges and other Interior assets damaged[Read More…]
Bipartisan Congressional Task Force Established to Examine Over-Criminalization in Federal Law
Recommendations Could Lead to Federal Marijuana Policy and Drug Sentencing Reform, Alleviate Prison Overcrowding WASHINGON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Today, ten House Judiciary Committee members joined together to pass a resolution to form the Over-Criminalization Task Force of 2013 to examine and make recommendations for paring down the federal criminal code,[Read More…]
Energy Department Announces 61 Scientists to Receive Early Career Research Program Funding
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Underscoring the Obama Administration’s commitment to investing in innovation and the American workforce, Acting Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman today announced that 61 scientists from across the nation will receive up to $15.3 million in funding for research as part of the Energy Department’s Early Career Research[Read More…]
Energy Department and the NSTA Launch America’s Home Energy Education Challenge 2013-2014 Program
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. The U.S. Energy Department and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) today announced that registration is now open for America’s Home Energy Education Challenge (AHEEC), a national student competition created to help families save money by saving energy. Students, educators, and school principals are encouraged to register[Read More…]
Piatt County Man Appears on Theft Charges
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–May 7, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan said a Piatt County man, who works as a federal bank examiner, was arraigned today on charges of theft from a local service organization for which he served as its long-time treasurer. A Kankakee County grand jury last month returned a three-count indictment[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties, May 6, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 4, in Maiwand, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when their vehicle was attacked by an enemy improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion,[Read More…]
