Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. Children with dyslexia often experience a lifelong struggle with reading and learning. This impairment affects 3 percent or more of children. In the past some practitioners and researchers have linked dyslexia with vision disorders although the scientific literature casts doubt on this. A new[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: While Senate Approves Bad Fast Track Bill; Passage in House Remains Unlikely
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. On May 22, the United States Senate passed legislation providing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), or “fast track” for trade bills – not just to the current President but to whomever next sits in the White House. A vote on the bill is expected in the House in[Read More…]
HHS Awards $112 Million to Help 5,000 Primary Care Professionals Advance Heart Health
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 26, 2015. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today awards of $112 million to regional cooperatives to work with about 5,000 primary care professionals in 12 states to improve the heart health of their nearly 8 million patients. Heart disease is the leading cause of[Read More…]
Study Shows Neonicotinoid Pesticide Has Devastating Effect on Termites Due to Eusocial Behavior, Similar to Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. A study led by Purdue University Entomology Professor Michael Scharf, Ph.D. finds that small doses of imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid pesticide, can halt the normal functioning of termite behavior, leaving colonies vulnerable to disease and eventual death. While this effect may be celebrated by the pesticide industry[Read More…]
Lassa Fever Confirmed in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from Liberia
Risk to others considered extremely low Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2015. The CDC and the New Jersey Department of Health have confirmed a death from Lassa fever which was diagnosed earlier today in a person returning to the United States from Liberia. The patient traveled from Liberia to Morocco to JFK[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, May 25, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Sgt. 1st Class Pablo A. Ruiz, 37, of Melbourne, Florida, died May 24, in Bagram, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to Group Support Battalion, 3rd[Read More…]
Department of Defense Identifies Navy Casualty, May 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2015. The Department of Defense announced the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan D. Burris, 24, of Lisle, Illinois, died May 21, in Abu Dhabi, UAE, of a non-combat related incident at Zayed Military City. The incident is[Read More…]
Free Press: Planned Charter Mega-Merger Does Nothing to Benefit Customers or Boost Competition
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–May 26, 2015. Charter Communications on Tuesday announced plans to acquire Time Warner Cable in a deal valued at $56.7 billion. Charter also confirmed that it would acquire Bright House Networks, a smaller cable company, for $10.4 billion. The combined mergers would grow Charter’s customer base to approximately 24 million,[Read More…]
Remarks By The First Lady at Oberlin College Commencement Address
First Lady Michelle Obama is presented an honor sash during Oberlin College commencement ceremony in Oberlin, Ohio May 25, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Amanda Lucidon) Oberlin, Ohio—(ENEWSPF)—May 25, 2015 – 11:05 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hi! (Laughter and applause.) How are you all doing? (Applause.) Are you sure? [Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School, the Tinley Park Fencing Club and the Northwest Indiana Fencing Club Celebrate Olympic Day with a Fencing Demonstration
One of 700+ nationwide events celebrating the birth of the modern Olympic Games Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Chicago Heights as Marian Catholic High School hosts a Fencing Demonstration in celebration of Olympic Day. Our celebration will be held in the West Gymnasium[Read More…]
