Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth introduced the Troop Talent Act of 2013. The Troop Talent Act of 2013 improves the alignment of specialty skills acquired in the military with civilian certifications or licenses required for post-service employment. It will also allow Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) and the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Translating Veterans’ Medical Skills into Nursing Careers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a new program to help military veterans with health care experience or training, such as medics, pursue nursing careers. The program is designed to help veterans[Read More…]
Not all Reflux in Infants is Disease, According to American Academy of Pediatrics
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2013. In order to effectively manage and treat reflux-related symptoms, it is important for pediatricians to distinguish patients with physiologic gastroesophageal reflux (GER) from those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GER is defined as the normal passage of gastric contents into the esophagus, while GERD[Read More…]
Preterm Infants Need Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Vitamin D is important for babies born prematurely as well as for full-term infants. However, a lack of strong bones in preterm babies is primarily due to not enough calcium and phosphorus in the diet. A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report,[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Guidelines For Care of Infants in Planned Home Births
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Although still uncommon, the rate of home births has increased during the past several years in the U.S. In a new policy statement, “Planned Home Birth,” in the May 2013 Pediatrics (published online April 29), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) makes recommendations for[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On Workers Memorial Day 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. On Workers Memorial Day, we come together to recognize the inherent dignity and value of every person and to remember all those who have perished on the job. As a third-generation coal miner, I’ve known firsthand the uncertainty of whether my loved ones would return home[Read More…]
NRDC: President Taps Transportation Leader to Succeed Secretary LaHood
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 – President Obama today plans to nominate Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, as his choice to succeed Ray LaHood as secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Following is a statement from Natural Resources Defense Council Executive Director Peter Lehner: “President Obama has tapped[Read More…]
Herschel Closes Its Eyes on the Universe
Herschel and Vela C EU–(ENEWSPF)–29 April 2013. ESA’s Herschel space observatory has exhausted its supply of liquid helium coolant, ending more than three years of pioneering observations of the cool Universe. The event was not unexpected: the mission began with over 2300 litres of liquid helium, which has been slowly[Read More…]
Wizards Statement on Jason Collins’ Announcement
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. The following statement is from Washington Wizards President Ernie Grunfeld on behalf of the team: “We are extremely proud of Jason and support his decision to live his life proudly and openly. He has been a leader on and off the court and an outstanding teammate[Read More…]
Statement by President Bill Clinton on Jason Collins
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2013. I have known Jason Collins since he was Chelsea’s classmate and friend at Stanford. Jason’s announcement today is an important moment for professional sports and in the history of the LGBT community. It is also the straightforward statement of a good man who wants no more[Read More…]
