Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The Center for American Progress has issued a new proposal aimed at revitalizing Appalachian coal communities. In a report released today, CAP calls for reforms to the U.S. Department of the Interior, or DOI, coal royalties program that would eliminate unfair advantages provided to coal[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Monsanto’s Roundup Eradicates Milkweed, Major Food Source for Monarch Butterflies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. A report, Monarchs in Peril: Herbicide-Resistant Crops and the Decline of Monarch Butterflies in North America, released by Center for Food Safety (CFS) last week, reveals the devastating impact of Monsanto’s and the nation’s biggest selling herbicide, Roundup (glyphosate), on the survival of monarch butterflies. The herbicide is used[Read More…]
Department of Defense Authorizes Service Stars on the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The Department of Defense announced today that effective immediately, service members are authorized to wear Service Stars on their Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals (GWOT-EM) to represent deployments in support of approved GWOT operations. Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright signed a[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Munich Security Conference Panel Discussion
Munich, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2015. MODERATOR: To conclude the first half of our morning session, we are now turning to a new kind of troika. There have been different troikas in the past. And since we are pressed for time, I will not spend a long time with introducing this group[Read More…]
FDA Clears System to Reduce Stroke Risk During Stent and Angioplasty Procedures
Minimally-invasive system is first to access carotid arteries through the neck rather than the groin Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (ENROUTE TNS), for use during a minimally invasive procedure to restore normal blood flow to[Read More…]
D.C. Council to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Legalization, Taxation and Regulation in the District of Columbia
Policy Experts and Advocates to Testify in Favor of Directing Proceeds from Taxation to Communities Harmed by War on Drugs; Hearing Occurs As Initiative 71 Undergoes 30-Day Congressional Review Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. D.C. Councilmembers are holding a joint public hearing today on legislation introduced earlier this year that would[Read More…]
Michael Smith Performs at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. Internationally celebrated songwriter and performer Michael Smith will appear at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed musical geniuses. He plays concert halls, house concerts, clubs and festivals, and his prolific[Read More…]
Community Alert: Junior High School Student Reports Suspicious Driver
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Park Forest Police issued the following Community Alert February 6 after a junior high school student reported a suspicious driver: “The Park Forest Police Department is investigating a suspicious circumstance that occurred this morning, Feb. 6. 2015, at around 7:30 a.m. when a junior high school[Read More…]
eNews Park Forest Endorses No One in the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election
(Graphic: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. Repeat: eNews Park Forest has endorsed no one in the 2015 consolidated election. eNews Park Forest will endorse no one in the 2015 election. Any reports or claims to the contrary are false.[Read More…]
General Motors Recalls 5,876 Vehicles, Feb. 8, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2015. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick Enclave vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 14, 2015, 2015 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 20, 2015, and 2015 GMC Acadia vehicles manufactured December 9, 2014, to January 16,[Read More…]
