Initiative Reforms a Process Long Criticized as “Broken,” Increases Transparency in Important Review of Tribal Recognition Status WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs Kevin K. Washburn today released a final rule to reform the regulatory process by which the Department of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
NASA Administrator Statement on the Loss of SpaceX CRS-7
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2015. The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on the loss Sunday of the SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services 7 (CRS-7) mission. “We are disappointed in the loss of the latest SpaceX cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station. However, the astronauts are safe aboard[Read More…]
Umbilical Cord ‘Milking’ Improves Blood Flow in Preterm Infants
For preemies delivered by C-section, technique increases blood pressure, finds NIH-funded study Bethesda, Marylanhd–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. A technique to increase the flow of blood from the umbilical cord into the infant’s circulatory system improves blood pressure and red blood cell levels in preterm infants delivered by cesarean section, according to[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Supreme Court Decision Threatens Public Health, Won’t Revive Big Coal
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with industry challengers, and overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) historic Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS), which are designed to safeguard local communities against dangerous pollution from power plants. The Supreme Court’s decision reversed the Court of Appeal’s[Read More…]
Supreme Court Finds Fault With Public Health Protections
High Court leaves lifesaving Mercury and Air Toxics standards in place, but requires additional process by EPA; statements from groups that intervened in the case The Cheswick coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania. It is among the hundreds of power plants likely covered by the Mercury & Air Toxics Standards. Chris[Read More…]
USDA Wants to See You ‘#GrillingLikeaPRO’ This 2015 Fourth of July Weekend
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015 – This Fourth of July weekend, many Americans will be celebrating our nation with family gatherings and summer cookouts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is reminding families to take extra care not to let foodborne bacteria, which grows more quickly in[Read More…]
Neonicotinoids Hinder Bee’s Ability to Smell Flowers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2015. A recent study has provided supporting evidence to previous work showing that sublethal doses of imidicloprid, a toxic neonicotinoid insecticide, impairs olfactory learning in exposed honey bee workers. Since 2006, honey bees and other pollinators in the U.S. and throughout the world have experienced ongoing and[Read More…]
#BlackOutPride: Members of Black Queer Community Disrupting Chicago Pride Parade with Die-In at Addison & Halsted
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2015 — On Sunday, June 28th, members of the local Black trans and queer community and their allies are disrupting the Chicago Pride Parade at the intersection of Addison and Halsted with a public die-in to bring attention to issues that have received marginal attention in lieu[Read More…]
Fundraiser at Balmoral Park Racetrack for the Park Forest Health Department – Tickets Now on Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2015. The Friends of the Park Forest Health Department will be hosting a fundraiser at Balmoral Park Racetrack, 26534 S. Dixie Highway, Crete, on Saturday, August 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Racing starts at 7:10 p.m. – come prepared to win and have fun[Read More…]
Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 Announces 2015-16 Registration Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2015. Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 will conduct registration for the 2015-2016 school year for new and returning students from June 23 through August 11 at 21st Century School, 240 S. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to noon, and on Thursdays,[Read More…]
