U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel conducts a news conference at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Feb. 5, 2015. Hagel addressed a range of topics including security across the Continent and Russian aggression in Ukraine. DoD screen shot Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK SEC. HAGEL: Admiral, thank you. Good[Read More…]
Day: February 5, 2015
Rep. Blumenauer and Rep. Fitzpatrick Introduce AWARE Act of 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Representative Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), introduced The AWARE Act to ensure that farm animals used in agricultural research at federal research facilities be included in the definition of “animal” under the Animal Welfare Act. The Animal Welfare Act ensures that certain[Read More…]
Maryland Legislators Introduce Fracking Moratorium Bill
More Than 100 Md. Health Professionals Support Moratorium, Citing Serious Health Risks; New National Poll Shows Majority of Americans Opposed to Fracking Annapolis, Md. –-(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Maryland Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo, Senator Karen Montgomery, and 46 other General Assembly members today introduced the Protect Our Health and Communities Act, a[Read More…]
Statement from Public Health Officials in Illinois and Cook County Re: Measles Outbreak at Palatine KinderCare Learning Center
Face of boy with measles; third day of rash. Source: CDC CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2015. The following is a joint statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Public Health: Public health officials are currently investigating a cluster of measles in a KinderCare Learning Center[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability With Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk After Their Meeting, Feb. 5, 2015
Kyiv, Ukraine–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. PRIME MINISTER YATSENYUK: Mr. Secretary, it’s a great, great pleasure to see you in Kyiv. I want to be very clear saying the United States of America is one of the strongest allies of Ukraine, and we truly appreciate your support in our fight for our[Read More…]
Somali Citizen Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Al-Shabaab
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2015. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin, Acting U.S. Attorney Richard L. Durbin Jr. of the Western District of Texas, FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs and Chief Patrol Agent Rudolfo Karisch of the U.S. Border Patrol’s Del Rio Sector announced today that[Read More…]
Minnesota-Based ev3 to Pay United States $1.25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2015. “Today’s settlement demonstrates our commitment to ensure that the Medicare Trust Fund is used to pay for only necessary medical care,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Joyce R. Branda of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “Charging the government for higher-cost inpatient services that patients do not[Read More…]
President Obama Joins the Dalai Lama at 2015 National Prayer Breakfast
President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Watch on YouTube Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Continuing a longstanding tradition among U.S. presidents, President Obama headed to the Washington Hilton this morning[Read More…]
Governors State to Host Undergraduate Open House on February 16
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2015. Governors State University will present the transformation of the university at an undergraduate Open House on Monday, February 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With the innovative freshmen academic program, recently renovated science, health science and technology classrooms and labs, and the opening[Read More…]
Does Eating Organic Really Matter?
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 Written by Angelica Martins Eating organic food has gained a lot of attention in recent years. What was once just a small subsection of our food supply has grown into a multi-million dollar business that offers a product most consumers just can’t seem to get enough of.[Read More…]
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