Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015 — While more than half of BP Whiting’s workforce remain on strike over safety issues and shifts that last up to 24 hours at the BP Whiting refinery, 3 major incidents have occurred at the plant this week, calling into question whether BP is putting profits over[Read More…]
Day: February 27, 2015
Malaria Transmission Linked to Mosquitoes’ Sexual Biology
Findings could lead to new methods of malaria control Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Sexual biology may be the key to uncovering why Anopheles mosquitoes are unique in their ability to transmit malaria to humans, according to researchers at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and University of[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: First-Of-Its-Kind Report On Solitary Confinement Shows Need For More Improvement
Durbin requested BOP review in 2013 after chairing second hearing on the human rights, fiscal and public safety consequences of solitary confinement WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that the first-ever assessment of federal segregation policies, which he requested in 2013, has prompted the[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Signs Historic Water Rights Agreement with Shoshone-Paiute Tribes and State of Nevada
Agreement Quantifies Water Rights, Will Make $60 Million Available for Duck Valley Reservation WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. As part of President Obama’s commitment to empower tribal nations, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, on behalf of the United States, signed an historic agreement today at the Department of the[Read More…]
UN Expert Applauds United States Decision Guaranteeing ‘Net Neutrality’
Photo: ITU NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2015 – The United States Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to establish new regulations protecting so-called net neutrality, or the equal treatment of all Internet traffic, is “a real victory” for freedom of expression and access to information, a United Nations human rights expert said[Read More…]
Global Hypertension Treatment Will Save Millions of Lives
Standardized approaches necessary to expand treatment access worldwide Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. In just 10 years, 10 million heart attacks and strokes could be averted worldwide by treating just half the people with uncontrolled hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, suggests CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., and colleagues[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Gov. Scott Walker Comments Comparing Workers to Terrorists
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Governor Walker’s statement comparing workers and terrorists is revolting. It is clear that Governor Walker’s judgment is impaired, and that he is not qualified for the Presidency. I call on Governor Walker to personally and immediately retract his statement, and apologize sincerely to the millions of[Read More…]
Father Theodore Hesburgh of Notre Dame Dies at Age 97
The Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987. (University of Notre Dame photo) INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and[Read More…]
Smartphone Food Labeling? Not a Smart or Fair Way to Label GE Foods
Vilsack Continues to Push Smartphones as Solution to GE Labeling Demand Despite Obvious Shortcomings Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has revived his inadequate suggestion that consumer demand for labeling should be solved with voluntary use of bar code technology on smartphones. Vilsack introduced the[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Introducing the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce Manufacturing and Trade, joined with Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone and eight other members of the Committee to introduce the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act. The bill takes the lessons[Read More…]
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