WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 5, 2015 — For the first time in its 110-year history, the Forest Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is spending more than 50 percent of its budget to suppress the nation’s wildfires. A new report released today by the Forest Service estimates that within a decade,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
After 14-Year Delay, OSHA Finally Proposes Lowering Legal Limit for Permissible Workplace Beryllium Exposure
Rule Would Save Some Workers’ Lives, But Still Leaves Too Many Unprotected WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Today, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a proposed rule to modernize the beryllium workplace exposure limit. OSHA’s announcement comes 14 years after Public Citizen first petitioned for stronger protections[Read More…]
Prestigious Study Found Heroin-Assisted Treatment Produces Benefits to Individuals and Society
Study Focused on Six Countries and Found Reductions in Illegal Drug Use, Crime and Health Care Costs Without Harming Public Safety; Nevada State Senate Considered Legislation for Heroin-Assisted Treatment Trial Project NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015. A seminal review recently published in the prestigious British Journal of Psychiatry confirms that heroin-assisted[Read More…]
Most U.S. Middle and High Schools Start the School Day Too Early
Students need adequate sleep for their health, safety, and academic success Most U.S. middle and high schools start the school day too early. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2015. Fewer than 1 in 5 middle and high schools in the U.S. began the school day at the recommended 8:30 AM[Read More…]
Illinois Residents to Rally & March to Take a Stand Against the Billionaire Budget Bully on Monday, August 10
Chicago, IL.—(ENEWSPF)—August 6, 2015 — Springfield’s inability to pass a balanced budget is decimating social services providers, including those in the childcare industry. On July 1st, without the input of the legislature, Governor Rauner’s administration unilaterally changed the eligibility standards of the Child Care Assistance Program. This means 90% of[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Concludes Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County
Kankakee, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly completed a two-day Agricultural Tour through Kankakee County today, with stops at the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce, several farms and a grain handling facility. Rep. Kelly also conducted a roundtable discussion on conservation and water quality with area farmers and representatives of the Illinois Farm[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly statement on Nuclear Deal with Iran
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Obama administration’s announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran: “After two long years of negotiations, and two decades of sanctions, the U.S. and international community have achieved an important victory in preventing a nuclear armed[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly, Rep. Gallego, and President of Brady Campaign Dan Gross Call on ATF and Attorney General Lynch to Shut Down ‘Bad Apple’ Gun Dealers
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IIL-02), Congressman Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and the President of the Brady Campaign, Dan Gross, participated in a press conference and sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch calling on her to take bold immediate action and crackdown on “bad apple” gun dealers who sell[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Iran Travel Warning, Aug. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2015. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Iran. Dual national Iranian-American citizens may encounter difficulty in departing Iran. U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and carefully consider nonessential travel. This Travel Warning updates the[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Haiti Travel Warning, Aug. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 5, 2015. The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Haiti about the lack of adequate emergency medical facilities, and the security environment in Haiti. This replaces the Travel Warning dated December 4, 2014 and provides updated information[Read More…]
