Earth Week events include presentations on green business, gardening A planting workshop with DePaul’s Urban Farming Organization is one of many activities planned for during DePaul’s 2014 Earth Week. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Conservation biologist and film director Curt Meine will speak at DePaul University after a[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
10th Circuit Concludes Oral Argument in Landmark Oklahoma Case
New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Today a three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver heard oral arguments in Bishop v. Smith, a federal case challenging Oklahoma’s ban on marriage for gay couples. The same panel presided over a landmark Utah marriage case last week. The cases, which have been expedited,[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Secretary Hagel and Minister Siemoniak of Poland, April 17, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. Presenters: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Poland’s Minister of National Defense Tomasz Siemoniak. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good morning. I appreciate very much the opportunity to welcome my friend, the Polish Defense Minister Siemoniak to the Pentagon and to Washington, D.C., and in particular,[Read More…]
Summer Theater Camp to Present ‘The Lion King’ at the Center for Performing Arts
Reservations now in progress for kids’ theatrical summer camp University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014 – Governors State University is now taking reservations for its kids’ theatrical summer camp June 16-20, which is presented by The Emerald City Theatre School. The one-week camp is open to kids aged 7 to 13.[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: Affordable Care Act by the Numbers, April 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. The Affordable Care Act is working. It is giving millions of middle class Americans the health care security they deserve, it is slowing the growth of health care costs and it has brought transparency and competition to the Health Insurance Marketplace. HEALTH CARE BY THE NUMBERS[Read More…]
FDA Approves Ragwitek for Short Ragweed Pollen Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ragwitek, the first allergen extract administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat short ragweed pollen induced allergic rhinitis (hay fever), with or without conjunctivitis (eye inflammation), in adults 18 years through 65 years of age. Ragwitek contains[Read More…]
FDA Discourages Use of Laparoscopic Power Morcellation for Removal of Uterus or Uterine Fibroids
Procedure poses risk of spreading undetected cancerous tissue in women with unsuspected cancer Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. In a safety communication notice issued today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration discouraged the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) or uterine fibroids (myomectomy) in[Read More…]
CDC Reports on Effective Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities
Public health interventions close health equity gaps among diverse U.S. populations This graphic depicts diverse people collaborating and discussing ideas about innovation, technical packages, performance management, partnerships communication, and political commitment to reduce health disparities. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. Evidence-based interventions at the local and national levels provide promising strategies[Read More…]
CDC Data Show Limited Progress in Reducing Foodborne Infections in 2013
National report card on food safety indicates more can be done 2013 Food Safety Progress Report – Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2014. The nation’s food safety grades are out and the results are mixed. CDC’s annual report card shows that foodborne infections continue to be an important public[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at an Interfaith Service of Unity and Hope Honoring the Victims of Last Week’s Tragic Shootings in Kansas
KANSAS—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2014. Thank you. It is a privilege to be here today. And it’s an honor to stand, and to pray, with this community as we pay tribute – and our last respects – to the three remarkable people who were taken from us just a few short days[Read More…]
