NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 29, 2014. By: Tony Newman With so much war and destruction all around us, it is easy to get depressed and wonder how can we make this world a better place. What if you could help end a war that would save lives and money and see the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
First Vaccine Approved by FDA to Prevent Serogroup B Meningococcal Disease
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 29, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today the approval of Trumenba, the first vaccine licensed in the United States to prevent invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B in individuals 10 through 25 years of age. Meningococcal disease is a life-threatening illness[Read More…]
Drug Policy Action Grades Members of U.S. House of Representatives on Commitment to Drug Policy Reform in New Voter Guide
Historic Bipartisan Majority in Favor of Reforming U.S. Drug Laws and Letting States Set Their Own Marijuana Policies; Ideologically Diverse Representatives – From Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO), to Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) – Named 2013-14 “Champions of Reform” Washington, D.C.[Read More…]
Park Forest Residents Advised of Issues Resulting From Major Water Main Break Along Park Street
UPDATE: Video and Pictures: Boil Order Issued Following Water Main Break in Park Forest Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A water main break along Park Street, south of the water plant, has impacted water service for residents throughout the Village. Some residents may experience discolored water, low pressure, or a complete interruption[Read More…]
World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim to Visit Ghana for Talks on Global Response to the Ebola Crisis
ACCRA–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014— World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim will arrive in Ghana on Thursday, October 30, 2014, for meetings with Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur and other country officials. Dr. Kim will also meet with officials of the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) to discuss the Ebola[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, Oct. 28, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT BAHRAIN UNITED KINGDOM SYRIA/TURKEY/ISIL/IRAQ SYRIA ISIL/IRAQ INDONESIA NORTH KOREA JAPAN NORTH KOREA MIDDLE EAST PEACE WEST AFRICA/EBOLA ARMENIA/AZERBAIJAN IRAQ ZIMBABWE SUDAN EGYPT HONG KONG TRANSCRIPT: 1:18 p.m. EDT MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. QUESTION: Hi. QUESTION: Hello. MS. PSAKI: I have[Read More…]
‘The Only Way to Stop Ebola is at Its Source’ – UN Chief
Girls in the city of Voinjama look at a poster that displays information and illustrations about how to prevent the spread of Ebola. Photo: UNICEF/2014/Liberia/Jallanzo ETHIOPIA–(ENEWSPF)–28 October 2014 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries that have imposed travel bans or closed their borders in response to the Ebola outbreak[Read More…]
Chicago Sees Sixth Consecutive Month Of Tourism Records
Chicago’s September Performance Surpasses National Growth; Growing Chicago Tourism is a Key Initiative of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago today announced the sixth consecutive month for record hotel performance in the City of[Read More…]
Representative Jan Schakowsky Announces Fair Housing Grants for Open Communities
CHICAGO – (ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2014. This month the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded two grants to Open Communities, a nonprofit that advocates for fair and affordable housing based in Winnetka, Illinois. With grants for $316,389 and $124,453 respectively, Open Communities will continue its critical work in the north[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Alumnus Shares Success Story with Students
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2014. When Patrick Ryan enrolled as a 20-year old at Roosevelt University in 2007, he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life or what he should major in. Seven years later, the Roosevelt alumnus is a successful community leader who feels so strongly about his[Read More…]
