UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–17 June 2011. Oxford University researchers have succeeded in using stem cell technology to grow nerve cells in the laboratory from initial skin samples taken from Parkinson’s patients. It’s the first large-scale effort of its kind in the UK. The advance will allow nerve cells that are just like[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
House Votes to Block Assistance to Farmers Preparing for Droughts, Floods and Pests
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Summary: The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed an amendment to the fiscal 2012 agriculture spending bill that would prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from implementing its new departmental regulation on climate change adaptation. The USDA is working to assist the nation’s farmers,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011 – 12:51 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Welcome to the White House. I have no announcements so we will start with questions. Erica. Q Can you talk about the comments that Bill Daley made yesterday at the National Association of Manufacturers? He was[Read More…]
Departments of Justice, Health and Human Services Highlight Joint Efforts to Combat Health Care Fraud in Philadelphia
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2011. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited Philadelphia today where they participated in the sixth regional health care fraud prevention summit. The summits bring together a wide array of federal, state and local partners, beneficiaries, providers[Read More…]
Airman Missing from Vietnam War Identified, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force 1st Lt. David A. Thorpe[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Mark A. Bradley, 25, of Cuba, N.Y., died June 16 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Homeownership Month
Quinn Highlights Statewide Mortgage Loan, Foreclosure Prevention Efforts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn has proclaimed June as Homeownership Month in Illinois. Quinn issued the proclamation to raise awareness about state-sponsored affordable homeownership programs and foreclosure prevention assistance available across Illinois to meet the needs of residents in this economy. [Read More…]
DOE Offers $150 Million Conditional Commitment for a Loan Guarantee to Support Breakthrough Solar Manufacturing Process
Transformational Technology Could Cut Production Costs of Silicon Wafers in Half Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $150 million loan guarantee to 1366 Technologies, Inc. for the development of a multicrystalline wafer manufacturing project. The project will[Read More…]
Durbin Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayer Investment
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation on Thursday that would protect taxpayer investment in major infrastructure projects when local and state governments privatize roads, airports and other transportation facilities. The Protecting Taxpayers in Transportation Asset Transfers Act would also require increased transparency and public involvement[Read More…]
Difficulty Estimating Quantity Linked to Math Learning Disability
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have discovered that the innate ability to estimate quantities is impaired in children who have a math learning disability. The link between difficulty estimating quantities and math difficulties was seen only in children who had a math learning[Read More…]
