NIH network finds similar results for infants delivered with, without ECG Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. A new technology that tracks the electrical activity of the fetal heart offers no advantages over conventional technology in preventing birth complications, according to a new study by the National Institutes of Health. The technology[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Math Matters: How the Common Core Will Help Prepare Today’s Students for College and Career and Improve the United States’ Performance in Math Education
A 12-year-old student works on math problems as part of a trial run of a new state assessment test in Annapolis, Maryland, February 12, 2015. Source: AP/Patrick Semansky Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Researchers and employers alike acknowledge that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or STEM, skills are critical for[Read More…]
Enhancing the Child Tax Credit Would Help Young Families, Create Economic Mobility, and Lift Kids Out of Poverty, Says New Center for American Progress Report
A girl helps her brothers with a drawing and homework in Philadelphia, October 8, 2013. Source: AP/Matt Rourke Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. A new Center for American Progress analysis underscores that the economic cost of child poverty in the United States is $672 billion per year, or nearly 4[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Governor Cuomo and New York Elected Officials Return to Failed Drug War Approaches to Address Synthetic Cannabinoids
Advocates: New Yorkers Need a Public Education and Health Approach to Deal with Emerging Drugs New York –(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2015. Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo issued regulations and the New York State Senate introduced a bill that would criminalize the sales of synthetic cannabinoids. Recently, there have been several media reports of tragic episodes involving synthetic cannabinoids, such[Read More…]
‘Earth Overshoot Day’ Marks Deficit in Planet’s Natural Resources
Overconsumption Pushing Earth Into Overshoot Earlier Each Year TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. Today is Earth Overshoot Day, the day humanity exhausts the resources the planet can replenish in a year. This year overshoot comes four and a half months too soon and a week earlier than last year. The Center[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Central Illinois Demolition Contractor for Improperly Disposing of Asbestos
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a complaint against the owner of the former Pillsbury Mills manufacturing facility in Springfield and its onsite demolition contractor for improperly removing and disposing of asbestos. The complaint filed today in Sangamon County alleges that facility owner P. Mills and[Read More…]
Governor Rauner’s Request for Agricultural Disaster Declaration Approved
Federal assistance available for farmers impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding SPRINGFIELD, IL—(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2015. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted the request of Governor Rauner for disaster designation in 87 Illinois counties and 14 contiguous counties that suffered losses due to rain and flooding this year.[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Signs Landmark Public Safety Bill
SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner signed SB 1304 today to create the Police and Community Improvement Act. “Today we are taking steps to strengthen the relationship between our law enforcement officers and the public they protect with the Police and Community Improvement Act,” Governor Rauner said. “As a[Read More…]
Federal Jury Convicts Kurbanov on Terrorism Charges
Idaho Man Found Guilty of Conspiracy and Attempt to Provide Material Support and Possession of an Unregistered Destructive Device Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2015. A federal jury in the District of Idaho returned guilty verdicts today against Fazliddin Kurbanov, 33, on charges that he conspired and attempted to provide material support[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Aug. 8, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 274,000, an increase of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 270,000 to 269,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
