New York –(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. The following statement was issued today by the Center for Constitutional Rights: The crisis in Yemen is only deepening. Innocent Yemenis are caught between the brutal war games of ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh on the one hand and a U.S-backed coalition of Arab countries,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Plans to Spray Toxic Insecticide in Washington Bays Are Canceled
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. In a major victory for the environment and health, the Washington state Department of Ecology (Ecology) and oyster growers association agreed to withdraw a permit allowing the use of the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid to control burrowing shrimp in oyster beds in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. The[Read More…]
Groups Urge USDA to Launch Thorough Investigation into Scientist Censorship
USDA scientists’ research about bee-killing pesticides compromised WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. Environmentalists, beekeepers, farmworkers, farmers, fisheries, and food safety advocates sent a letter to the USDA Inspector General and the co-chairs of the White House Task Force on Pollinator Health today, urging an investigation into recent reports that USDA[Read More…]
New Report: Lawmakers and Governor Rauner Can Avoid Cuts to Children, Families and Communities by Choosing Revenue
Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. A report released this morning by Voices for Illinois Children, a member of the Responsible Budget Coalition, demonstrates that Governor Rauner and lawmakers have an array of choices available in order to avoid cutting services for children with epilepsy and autism, police and fire protection, and[Read More…]
Lawsuit Launched to Save Alabama Shad
Dams, Dredging, Pollution Have Caused Massive Declines of Gulf Fish Once Abundant in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa Map by Curt Bradley, Center for Biological Diversity. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. The Center for Biological Diversity today sent a formal notice of intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service[Read More…]
Legal Challenge Launched to Speed Recovery of Oregon Coast Coho Salmon
PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. The Center for Biological Diversity and Oregon Wild today filed a formal notice of intent to sue the National Marine Fisheries Service over its failure to develop a recovery plan for Oregon coast coho salmon. Despite the fact that the fish has been protected under the[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Mexico Travel Warning, May 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2015. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risk of traveling to certain places in Mexico due to threats to safety and security posed by organized criminal groups in the country. U.S. citizens have been the victims of violent crimes, such as kidnapping, carjacking, and[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at Governors State University on May 26
University Park, Illinois –(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
Major Groups Call for UN to Respect Countries That Legalize Marijuana or Other Drugs
Human Rights Should Take Priority Over Drug Enforcement, New Letter Says NEW YORK, NY –(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2015. As the United Nations prepares for the first comprehensive review of global responses to drug problems in nearly two decades, a broad coalition of more than 100 organizations is pushing for the international[Read More…]
Register for 2015 Summer Classes at South Suburban College
50% discount for summer classes at Oak Forest Center for all students. South Holland, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 4, 2015. Open Registration for the Summer 2015 Semester at South Suburban College (SSC) is still in progress. Summer classes begin Monday, June 8th at the college’s Main Campus and Oak Forest Center. The summer[Read More…]
