Rocket Attacks and Explosive Remnants Cause Civilian Casualties Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Syrian forces are using notoriously indiscriminate rockets that contain explosive submunitions. Evidence indicates that Syrian forces used BM-21 Grad multi-barrel rocket launchers to deliver cluster munitions in attacks near the city of Idlib in December 2012 and in[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote to Host Inauguration Party Featuring Delta Rae, Q-Tip
High Energy Americana Band, Legendary Recording Artist to Join Celebration of the Power of Young Americans WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. As Americans gather to celebrate the second inauguration of President Barack Obama, Planned Parenthood and Rock the Vote will host a party celebrating the power of young people featuring a performance[Read More…]
NIH-supported Alzheimer’s Studies to Focus on Innovative Treatments
Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study group will undertake four clinical trials over five years Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. With new research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the nation’s premier Alzheimer’s disease study network will undertake four major studies aimed at finding new treatments for the disease. The award supports[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Outlines 13 Recommendations to Prevent Gun Violence in America
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. One month after the horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and days before Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his policy recommendations to curb gun violence, the Center for American Progress today outlined 13 common-sense legislative proposals and executive actions to prevent[Read More…]
Reduce Lung Cancer Risk in 2013 by Testing Your Home for Radon Gas
Elevated radon levels found in roughly 1 in 15 homes nationwide WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. As part of National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today steps the public can take to test, fix and save a life from dangerous radon gas. “Testing for radon is one[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Deadline for Foreclosure Settlement Claims is January 18
Attorney General Urges Eligible Illinois Borrowers to Submit Claim Forms to Receive Funds Under National Settlement Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today reminded eligible Illinois borrowers that the deadline to file a claim form to receive a payment under the National Mortgage Foreclosure Settlement is Friday, January 18.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Protection Against Flu Epidemic Sweeping Illinois and the Nation
Reminds Public It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. With Illinois and the nation facing a severe flu season and hospitals treating a surge of patients, Governor Pat Quinn and public health officials today urged the public to obtain a vaccination shot, the best protection[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Summit Entertainment’s ‘Divergent’ Set to Film in Illinois
Movie Will Bring 1,000 Jobs and More than $30 million in Local Spending; Marks First Feature Film for Chicago’s Newest Soundstage Cinespace CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lionsgate/Summit Entertainment’s Divergent, the filmed adaptation of the novel by Chicagoan Veronica Roth, will begin filming in Illinois this[Read More…]
Millions of Americans Newly Eligible for Quality, Affordable Health Coverage in 2014
Administration proposes guidance for Medicaid, health insurance marketplaces Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Because of the Affordable Care Act, millions of Americans will be newly eligible to receive quality, affordable health care through Medicaid and the new health insurance marketplaces (also known as the Exchanges) in 2014. Health and Human Services[Read More…]
ThoughtWorks Mourns our Beloved Colleague Aaron Swartz, Responds to MIT’s Statement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2013. Aaron Swartz, a brilliant 26-year-old software developer at ThoughtWorks and renowned internet freedom activist, committed suicide on Friday, January 11th. ThoughtWorks mourns this tragic loss to his family, friends, co-workers, and the technology and activist communities. Aaron’s technical accomplishments are legion. At a very young age, he[Read More…]
