NIH study finds limited kidney benefit from more rigorous blood pressure treatment Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Using two drugs was no more effective than a single drug in slowing disease progression in people with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), according to two studies funded by the National Institutes of[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Court Battle Begins on Maui, Hawaii GE Moratorium
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. In anticipation of the lawsuit by agrichemical giants following a newly passed initiative to suspend the planting of genetically engineered (GE) crops in Maui, five residents preemptively filed a lawsuit last Wednesday, November 12 beating their opponents by one day. The moratorium is only a temporary[Read More…]
Diablo Canyon’s Cooling System Threatens Central Coast’s Fragile Ecosystem
State Water Board hearing pits marine protection against PG&E’s profits SACRAMENTO, CA – (ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. For almost 30 years, the antiquated cooling system at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant has killed billions of fish, endangered marine mammals and sea turtles, and degraded the ocean[Read More…]
More Than 180 Groups Call for Rep. Raúl Grijalva to be Ranking Democrat on House Natural Resources Committee
Coalition includes Conservation, Latino, Progressive, Religious, Labor Groups WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. A diverse coalition of groups today urged House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic caucus to elect Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) as the next ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Natural Resources. In today’s letter, the groups[Read More…]
ACLU Files Lawsuit, Seeks Freedom to Marry for Nebraskans
OMAHA, Neb. –-(ENEWPSF)–November 17, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nebraska and the law firm of Koenig | Dunne filed a lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of seven couples seeking recognition of their out-of-state marriages or seeking the freedom to marry in Nebraska. “The couples[Read More…]
Alleged Leader of a Mexican Drug Cartel Extradited to United States
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. One of the alleged leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization, a Mexican drug-trafficking cartel responsible for importing multi-ton quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States, was extradited to the United States from Mexico on Nov. 15, 2014, and will be making an initial appearance[Read More…]
Enhanced Airport Entry Screening to Begin for Travelers to the United States from Mali
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added Mali to the list of Ebola-affected nations for which enhanced screening and monitoring measures will be taken. There are no direct flights from Mali to the United States. However, each[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at G20 Press Conference, Nov. 16, 2014
Brisbane, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2014 – 4:19 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA:Thank you, everybody.Please have a seat. Good afternoon.I want to begin by thanking Prime Minister Abbott, the people of Brisbane, and the people of Australia for being such extraordinary hosts for the G20.All the arrangements were terrific and, as always, the[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Passing of Dr. Martin Salia Who Succumbed to Ebola
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Martin Salia, who succumbed this morning to Ebola at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, despite the heroic efforts of that institution’s incredibly talented team. Dr. Salia leaves behind loved ones in the[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Murder of Abdul-Rahman AKA Peter Kassig
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2014 On behalf of all the men and women of the Department of Defense, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, also known to us as Peter, who time and again volunteered his service during times of war — first as an Army[Read More…]
