Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement after becoming chairman of the Senate Finance Committee: “As one of the original Senate committees, Senate Finance has helped shape America’s growth and prosperity over its 200-year history. It has been led by some of the nation’s[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Roosevelt University to Host Preview Day on March 22
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2014. Students who are interested in undergraduate or graduate study can learn about the many advantages of Roosevelt University during Preview Day being held from 9:30 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 22 at the University’s Chicago Campus, 425 S. Wabash Ave. At Preview Day, future students and[Read More…]
Fire Safe Cigarette Law in Massachusetts Linked to Drop in House Fires
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. A six-year-old Massachusetts law requiring that only “fire-safe” cigarettes (FSCs) be sold in the state appears to decrease the likelihood of unintentional residential fires caused by cigarettes by 28%, according to a new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers. The study appeared online[Read More…]
Methane Leaks in U.S. are Undercounted, New Study Shows
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. About 50 percent more of the greenhouse gas methane has been seeping into the atmosphere than previously thought, according to far-reaching findings that synthesize two decades’ worth of methane studies in North America. Methane is the main ingredient in natural gas. The study was a broad-based[Read More…]
Happy Valentine’s Day and National Condom Week from Planned Parenthood!
Planned Parenthood Marks Valentine’s Day and National Condom Week by Urging Partners to Protect Their Sexual Health Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014 — Today is Valentine’s Day and the start of National Condom Week (February 14-21), and Planned Parenthood is encouraging sexually active individuals to talk with their partners about the importance of condom use.[Read More…]
Interactive Map of Human Genetic History Revealed
UK—(ENEWSPF)–14 February 2014. A global map detailing the genetic histories of 95 different populations across the world, showing likely genetic impacts of European colonialism, the Arab slave trade, the Mongol Empire and European traders near the Silk Road mixing with people in China, has been revealed for the first time.[Read More…]
Oregon Bill to Restrict Bee-Killing Pesticides Gutted
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. Legislation in Oregon that would have banned the use of four neonicotinoid pesticides for home and garden uses has been severely gutted, following push back from agricultural and nursery interests. The legislative panel will instead propose creating a much weaker requirement to set up a task[Read More…]
Virginia Court Legalizes Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
NORFOLK, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2014. A federal court in Virginia has ruled that same-sex couples in the state will be allowed to marry and all same-sex couples legally married elsewhere will have their marriages recognized. However, marriages cannot yet take place since the ruling was suspended in anticipation of an appeal.[Read More…]
Getaway Driver in Murder of Rhode Island Gas Station Manager Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2014. Jose A. Santiago, 36, of Springfield, Mass., was sentenced yesterday in Providence, R.I., to serve 40 years in prison for his role in the September 2010 armed robbery and murder of Woonsocket, R.I., gas station manager David D. Main. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of[Read More…]
Chevrolet to Oversee Restoration of Historic Corvettes
Museum cars damaged in sinkhole collapse will be shipped to Warren Mich. DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2014. To help the National Corvette Museum recover from the massive sinkhole that opened under the facility this week, Chevrolet will oversee restoration of the Corvettes damaged. General Motors Design in Warren, Mich., will lead the[Read More…]
