WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. House Republicans, led by Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), opened hearings today to spotlight the state of clean energy jobs in America. But claims by Chairman Issa that such jobs are “propaganda” are based on politics, not facts, and threaten a critical[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Chicago Sun-Times Editorial: Give Military Women Equal Abortion Rights
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The Chicago Sun-Times published an editorial about the ban on abortion coverage for women in the military. It’s time to reverse this absurd policy and, at a minimum, give servicewomen the same rights as any other woman covered by the federal government. That’s why we’re enthusiastically backing[Read More…]
Daily Illini: Privacy Should Not Be Expected By Police
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The Daily Illini published an article about the recent cases involving the Illinois Eavesdropping Act which prohibits citizens from being able to audio record police officers performing their public duty. This article highlights one story where a man in Robinson, IL was acquitted of eavesdropping charges when[Read More…]
FDA: Over-the-counter Asthma Inhalers Containing Chloroflouorocarbons (CFCs) Will No Longer Be Made or Sold After Dec. 31, 2011
Users of Primatene Mist will need a prescription product to treat their asthma Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says users of epinephrine inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) should plan now to get a prescription for a replacement product because these inhalers will not be made[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Sebelius on National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—September 22, 2011. Every September, we recognize National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness month to increase public knowledge about Sickle Cell disease (SCD). SCD is the most common inherited blood disorder; an estimated 72,000 Americans live with SCD, and approximately two million Americans, including one in 12 African Americans, carry[Read More…]
HHS Announces $224 Million to Support Evidence-based Home Visiting Programs to Help Parents and Children
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $224 million to help at-risk families voluntarily receive home visits from nurses and social workers to improve maternal and child health, child development, school readiness, economic self-sufficiency, and child abuse prevention. As part of[Read More…]
Fukushima Accident a ‘Wake-up Call’ to Boost Nuclear Safety, UN Forum Told
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 September 2011. IAEA fact-finding team examines devastation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in May 2011 The accident at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant earlier this year highlights the need to strengthen nuclear safety and security, top United Nations officials said today at a meeting convened[Read More…]
Scarborough, Maine, Bans Lawn Pesticides on Public Property
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. We were watching this one closely, having participated in many of the early debates. Last night, in what can only be called a “landslide” vote and public outcry, the town of Scarborough, Maine, removed synthetic pesticides from public property: http://www.theforecaster.net/content/s-scarborough-town-council-092311. Source: safelawns.org
AAA Joins IDOT to Host 82 Safety Seat Checkpoints As Part of National Child Passenger Safety Week
AAA, IDOT urge parents to keep children in rear-facing safety seats longer AURORA, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2011. AAA now advises parents of infants and young toddlers to secure their children in rear-facing child safety seats for as long as possible, maxing out the upper weight or height limits of the car[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 21, 2011
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2011 – 7:33 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for you patience, for this rather late in the day briefing. I have with me today a man you’re familiar with, Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications. He’ll give you —[Read More…]
