CAP releases new research detailing public disinvestment in higher education and resulting effect on low- and middle-income families and communities of color, along with a state-by-state interactive map. Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Since the onset of the Great Recession in 2008, state governments have slashed their direct investment in[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Groups Call for Labeling of 300 Inerts Ingredients as EPA Delists 72 Already Discontinued
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Calling it a response to a petition filed by Beyond Pesticides and other groups back in 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Thursday its proposal to remove 72 no longer used inert ingredients from its list of approved pesticide ingredients –as groups asked for public disclosure of all inerts[Read More…]
12 Nobel Peace Laureates Call on President Obama to Reckon With U.S. Use of Torture
NEW YORK –(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Twelve Nobel Peace Prize winners sent a letter to President Obama today calling on the United States to provide full disclosure of the authorization, extent, and use of torture and rendition in the years following 9/11 so that the nation can truly grapple with what[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Coyote Logistics to Expand in Illinois, Create 500 New Jobs
Fast-Growing, Tech-Savvy Company Contributes to Illinois’ Job Growth CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Chicago-based transportation and logistics provider Coyote Logistics has chosen to expand its headquarters in Illinois, adding 500 full-time jobs at its Logan Square facility. The announcement follows news from last week[Read More…]
Remarks by Attorney General Holder at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference
Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Chief [Yost] Zakhary, for that introduction; for your leadership as President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police; and for your dedicated service to the people of Woodway, Texas – as Police Chief, as City Manager, and as[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Announces Federal Government to Recognize Same-Sex Married Couples in Six Additional States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. In the latest development following the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this month to decline to hear any pending cases regarding same-sex marriage, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Saturday that the federal government will now recognize same-sex married couples in six new states: Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North[Read More…]
Advocates Across New Jersey Ramp Up Efforts to Support Bail Reform Ballot Question for November 4th Election
Voters Have Opportunity to Fix New Jersey’s Broken Bail System; Public Question No. 1 Would Usher in Comprehensive Bail Reform To Increase Public Safety and Improve Justice for All Trenton—(ENEWSPF)—October 27, 2014. Advocates across the state have launched a campaign to support Public Question No. 1 on November 4th. Public[Read More…]
Rome Packing Co., Inc. Recalls Fresh And Frozen Crab Meat Because Of Possible Health Risk
East Providence, RI –(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Rome Packing Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary recallof Ocean’s Catch brand All Natural Jonah Crab Leg Meat after routine product sampling by the company determined some of the finished products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes, is an organism[Read More…]
Nutek Disposables, Inc. Issues Alert Due to Potential Bacteria in Baby Wipes
MCELHATTAN, PA —(ENEWSPF)–October 27, 2014. Nutek Disposables, Inc. of McElhattan, PA has initiated a nationwide voluntary product recall at the retail level of all lots of baby wipes that it manufactured under the brand names Cuties, Diapers.com, Femtex, Fred’s, Kidgets, Member’s Mark, Simply Right, Sunny Smiles, Tender Touch, and[Read More…]
Cook County: Nearly 50,000 Suburban Voters Cast Ballots In 1st Week Of Early Voting
Polling places open until 7 p.m. today through Friday Revised with Park Forest Village Hall numbers. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Nearly 50,000 suburban Cook County residents have cast ballots for the Nov. 4, 2014 Gubernatorial Election in the first week of early voting, and even more voters are expected this week as weekday hours are expanded[Read More…]
