CHICAGO–-(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. As food-centric holidays approach in Chicago and worldwide, many low-income citizens are unsure of where their next meal will come from, let alone how to begin to ask for government assistance. According to the most recent data, approximately 25 percent of people who are eligible for food[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
‘The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table’ Campaign Highlights Those Not With Us Because of Incarceration, an Overdose Death or Prohibition Violence
Mothers from the Moms United to End the War on Drugs National Campaign Speak Out About the Devastation and Loss Caused by Punitive Prohibitionist Drug Policies CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Each holiday season, A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) and moms from around the country share their stories[Read More…]
Woodland Carols at Thorn Creek Nature Center on December 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Warm up to the Winter Solstice with Woodland Carolson Saturday, December 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Savor homemade soups while listening to holiday music by popular area performers. The event is an annual holiday food drive for the Rich[Read More…]
FDA Finalizes Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today finalized two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations to provide consumers with more nutritional information about the[Read More…]
Natura Pet Recalls 5 Lots of Dry Cat and Dry Ferret Food due to Vitamin Insufficiency
Fremont, Nebraska –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Natura Pet Products has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of certain dry cat and dry ferret food lots produced in its Fremont, Nebraska facility. Due to a formulation error, these products contain insufficient levels of vitamins and excess minerals. Pets can become ill if they[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Statement on the Conclusion of the Grand Jury Proceeding in the Shooting of Michael Brown
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday regarding the conclusion of the St. Louis County grand jury proceeding in the shooting of Michael Brown: “While the grand jury proceeding in St. Louis County has concluded, the Justice Department’s investigation into the shooting of Michael[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Nov. 24, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 1:23 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST:Afternoon, everybody.Nice to see you all.Just a quiet Monday to get our Thanksgiving week going. Q We thought it was. MR. EARNEST:Yes, well, we like to keep you on your toes.Let’s get settled in here.Josh, would you like to get us[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Announcement of the Decision by the Grand Jury in Ferguson, Missouri
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014 – 10:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: As you know, a few moments ago, the grand jury deliberating the death of Michael Brown issued its decision. It’s an outcome that, either way, was going to be subject of intense disagreement not only in Ferguson, but across America. [Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Supports Community Resistance in Ferguson, Condemns Grand Jury Failure to Indict Police Officer in Michael Brown Killing
New York –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Today, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) Executive Director Vincent Warren released the following statement in response to the news that the Grand Jury in the Michael Brown case failed to indict Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who killed him. It’s difficult to see how[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Ferguson Grand Jury Decision
ST. LOUIS, Mo. —(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. The grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., has declined to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson on charges in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown. The following is reaction from Jeffrey Mittman, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri: The[Read More…]
