Defense Secretary Ash Carter discusses the release of the Defense Department’s Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military during a news conference at the Pentagon, May 1, 2015. Carter also announced directives to further strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention and response program. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Ancient Language Expert to Analyze Text of Cuneiform Tablets at DePaul University on May 7
The 94 tablets, which were created by Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian civilizations, vary in size, with most of them smaller than a cellphone. The largest tablet measures 4 inches by 2 inches and the smallest measures 1 inch by 1 inch. (Photo by Jeff Carrion) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. Dusty,[Read More…]
Entertainment Writers Offer Insight on Breaking into Show Business
DePaul’s film school hosts free screenwriters forum DePaul’s Page One screenwriters conference takes place May 2 at the Loop Campus Daley Building, from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. Before a single frame of an Oscar-winning movie, action blockbuster or TV smash hit is ever filmed, each[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Merkley Statement on Transportation Department Oil Trains Rule
Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015. Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today released the following statement after the Department of Transportation issued a final rule to address the safety of shipping oil-by-rail: “After years of our urging, the Department of Transportation’s rule includes meaningful steps on rail safety, but[Read More…]
US Rep. DeFazio to Lead Rally Against Fast Track Trade Authority and Organize Students to Protect Student Loans on May 4
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) will be in Eugene Monday, May 4, leading a rally to oppose fast track trade authority for President Obama and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. Later he will lead a discussion with University of Oregon students about the student debt[Read More…]
Organic Watchdog Criticizes Continued Use of Synthetic Protein in Organic Chicken Feed
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015. Center for Food Safety today renewed its call for the National Organic Program (NOP) to bar synthetic methionine—a manufactured amino acid added to chicken feed—from use in organic chicken production. The National Organic Standard Board (NOSB) at its biannual meeting yesterday approved a proposal to increase[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on New Rules to Strengthen Railroad Tank Cars
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today after the Department of Transportation announced new rules to strengthen requirements for railroad tank cars. The new rules are intended to help prevent and mitigate the effects of catastrophic spills of the hazardous materials –[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: Women Should Not be Fired Because of their Reproductive Health Choices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015. Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) delivered remarks during debate of H.J. Res 43, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in adopting the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. The Washington, D.C. law makes it illegal to fire an employee based on[Read More…]
Veterans Medical Marijuana Amendment in U.S. House Loses by Just Three Votes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2015. By: Bill Piper There are reasons to be optimistic about a vote in Congress that didn’t go our way. Last night the U.S. House voted down a bipartisan amendment by Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Joe Heck (R-NV) that would have allowed Veterans Administration (VA)[Read More…]
In Nepal, Top UN Official Urges Continued Funding for Earthquake Relief Efforts
Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos (right) alongside European Union Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides, in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu. Photo: UN OCHA Asia Pacific NEPAL–(ENEWSPF)–1 May 2015 – Emergency funding for relief efforts are streaming into Nepal as the country begins to recover from[Read More…]
