A World War II aircraft flies over the nation’s capitol as numerous vintage aircraft participate in the Arsenal of Democracy event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in Washington, D.C., May 8, 2015. More than two dozen aircraft flew in the event, which followed an air[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama on Trade, May 8, 2015
Beaverton, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015 – 9:44 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Oregon! (Applause.) Well, who arranged this day? (Applause.) Every time I come to Oregon this is what it looks like. (Laughter.) Yeah! It never rains in Oregon, does it? AUDIENCE: No! THE PRESIDENT: Never. AUDIENCE MEMBER: Don’t come to[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 8, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015 Senate Passes Budget that Cuts $5.3 Trillion The Senate voted 51 to 48 on Tuesday to pass the first joint congressional budget plan in six years, ratifying a 10-year blueprint that would cut spending by $5.3 trillion, overhaul Medicaid by turning it into block grants, and[Read More…]
Malaria Parasite’s Essential Doorway into Red Blood Cells Illuminated
Malaria parasites infect red blood cells cultured from bone marrow stem cells Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)—May 8, 2015. Researchers at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute have identified a protein on the surface of human red blood cells that serves as an essential entry point[Read More…]
‘Share the Road’ with Motorcyclists
Safe-riding practices, helmet use and cooperation from all drivers will reduce fatalities and injuries on our nation’s highways WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) remind motorists and motorcyclists to ‘Share the Road’ during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. A motorcyclist[Read More…]
Study: Baby Boomers Perceive Cannabis As Safer Substitute For Alcohol, Prescription Drugs
San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015. Many baby boomers who use cannabis perceive the plant to be a safe substitute for prescription drugs and alcohol, according to survey data published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review. Investigators at the Institute for Scientific Analysis in San Francisco surveyed 97 current marijuana[Read More…]
Congress: House Members Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Prevent Federal Prosecutions Of State-Compliant Marijuana Activities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015. California Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, along with five other Republicans and six Democrats, has reintroduced legislation to prevent the federal government from criminally prosecuting individuals and/or businesses who engage in state-sanctioned activities specific to marijuana. HR 1094 states, “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the provisions of[Read More…]
Nurses Welcome Introduction of Legislation to Improve VA Care, RN Patient Advocacy Rights
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015. Registered nurses today applauded the introduction of federal legislation to improve patient care for veterans, ensure equity among federal health care workers, and enable the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to recruit and retain a strong health care work force to serve the nation’s veterans.[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces National Study On Airport Noise To Be Expedited
Study Results Could Qualify Thousands of Chicagoans for Subsidized Soundproofing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the FAA will expedite a key study to review the existing national metric for measuring noise near airports. The expedited national study will benefit residents in Chicago, as the findings could result[Read More…]
Baby’s Dream Recalls Cribs and Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 8, 2015 Baby’s Dream Legendary Cribs and Furniture in Vintage Grey Recall Summary Name of product: Cribs, furniture and accessories with vintage grey paint finish Hazard: The vintage grey paint on the cribs, furniture, and accessories exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested, lead can cause adverse health effects.[Read More…]
