The Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, August 2015. AP/Andrew Harnik Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. As the Senate considers vast cuts to the Medicaid program under the House passed American Health Care Act (AHCA), a new column from the Center for American Progress assesses how states would have been affected by caps[Read More…]
Day: May 26, 2017
Counter-ISIS Strikes Hit Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, May 26, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 88 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
House Approves Bill to Eliminate Clean Water Act Pesticide Protections
H.R. 953 Eliminates Public Right to Know When Pesticides Sprayed Directly Into Water WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday that would eliminate critical Clean Water Act safeguards, allowing more pesticides to be sprayed directly into streams, lakes, rivers and drinking water supplies. If enacted into[Read More…]
ACLU Sues to Expose Treatment of Hunger Strikers in ICE Detention
Reports of Hunger Strikers Being Force-Fed and Shunted Into Solitary Confinement Raise Serious Concerns WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to expose the treatment of hunger strikers in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facilities.[Read More…]
Crete Public Library to Host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15
Crete, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. The Crete Public Library, 1177 North Main Street, will host Dave DiNaso’s Traveling World of Reptiles on Thursday, June 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Reptiles may be the most feared and misunderstood creatures on Earth. Many of their species are facing extinction. The[Read More…]
Stroll n’ Roll 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, June 10
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. New Star’s annual Stroll ‘n Roll will get you movin’ for a mission on Saturday, June 10th at Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted in Chicago Heights. Whether you run, walk, stroll, or roll, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of kids and adults[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest’s New Summertime Bingo Begins June 1
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2017. Have fun while exploring Park Forest this summer! Complete 5 tasks and/or activities across, down or diagonal (center is free square) for Bingo. Submit completed Bingo card along with proof of completion and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $50 VISA Card.[Read More…]
USPCN Pickets for Palestinian Hunger Strikers at Senator Durbin’s Office
Call Senator Durbin today telling him to take a stand in support of the Palestinian hunger strikers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Yesterday, May 25th, USPCN-Chicago organized a lunch time picket attended by over 75 people, to pressure U.S. Senator Dick Durbin to take a stand in support of the 1,800 Palestinian[Read More…]
Caverflo.com Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee
Recall due to the Presence of Undeclared Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Undeclared Milk Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. Caverflo.com is voluntarily recalling all lots of Caverflo Natural Herbal Coffee, 25 grams to the consumer level. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of Sildenafil and Tadalafil which are the active ingredients[Read More…]
California Sun Dry Foods Announces a Voluntary Recall of Mislabeled California Sun Dry Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2017. California Sun Dry Foods today issued a voluntary recall of California Sun Dry Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto because of a potentially incorrect back label on some jars. This mislabeling incident resulted in undeclared allergens (Almonds and Milk). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to[Read More…]