Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. Heart attack patients with a history of cannabis use are less likely to die during hospitalization, according to data presented this month at the 2016 meeting of the American College of Cardiology. Investigators from the University of Colorado compared the hospital records of over 3,800 heart-attack[Read More…]
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Interior Department Releases Final Well Control Regulations to Ensure Safe and Responsible Offshore Oil and Gas Development
Result of Extensive Consultation, Evaluation after Deepwater Horizon Tragedy WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Brian Salerno today announced final well control regulations to reduce the risk of an offshore oil or gas blowout that could[Read More…]
Food Workers Picket Federal Agency Cafeterias
Contractor accused of discriminatory policies, labor violations Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. Cafeteria workers at the Library of Congress are planning to picket their employer, I.L. Creations, today, April 14, the latest in a series of protests outside I.L. Creations’ cafeterias at federal agencies. Workers for I.L. Creations, one of the[Read More…]
Staples Recalls Back in Motion Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled Staples and Quill brand “Back in Motion” office chair Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: “Back in Motion” Office Chairs Hazard: The chair can tip over when leaning back, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Staples toll-free at 844-442-6980 from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Cradle Swings Due to Fall Hazard
CHM84 Soothing Savanna \nCradle ‘n Swing Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Cradle ‘n Swings Hazard: When the seat peg is not fully engaged the seat can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the child. Remedy: View Details New Instructions Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders Statement on Minimum Wage Protests
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday issued the following statement as working Americans around the country went on strike to demand higher wages and a voice on the job: “I applaud all of the workers who are today demanding $15 an hour and a union.[Read More…]
Bernie Sanders Campaign Partners in Arizona Voter Access Lawsuit
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. Bernie Sanders’ campaign manager Jeff Weaver on Thursday issued the following statement concerning the senator’s presidential campaign’s participation in a lawsuit against Arizona over voter access during last month’s primary election in the state: “The handling of the primary election in Arizona was a disgrace.[Read More…]
More Exposure to Vegetation Linked with Lower Mortality Rates in Women
Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. Women in the U.S. who live in homes surrounded by more vegetation appear to have significantly lower mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s[Read More…]
Marketers of Indoor Tanning Systems to Pay Refunds to Consumers
Defendants Ran Ads Claiming That Indoor Tanning Is Safe, Doesn’t Increase the Risk of Skin Cancer ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2016. The Illinois-based marketers of Mercola-brand indoor tanning systems will pay refunds to consumers and will be permanently banned from marketing or selling indoor tanning systems, under a settlement with the Federal[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Announce Three More Universities Join Chicago Star Partnership; Star Applications Up 20 Percent for Fall 2016
Fifteen Chicago universities committed to providing scholarships and transfer assistance for Chicago Star Scholars CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City Colleges of Chicago Chancellor Cheryl Hyman today announced three additional colleges have joined the Chicago Star Partnership, a group of four-year colleges and universities who have committed to[Read More…]
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