Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2014. Despite a massive outpouring of public opposition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced yesterday that it has registered Enlist Duo®, officially putting the rubber stamp of approval on the sale and use of a new wave of genetically-engineered (GE) 2,4-D tolerant crops. Developed by Dow[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 15, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014 – 2:34 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Thank you for joining us today. We will go straight to the questions. The President, as many of you know, is convening a meeting this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. in the Cabinet Room with members of his[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama After Meeting on the Government’s Response to Ebola, Oct. 15, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014 – 5:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, obviously the news has been dominated by the diagnosis of a second health care worker in Dallas with Ebola. And in light of this second case, I thought it was very important for me to bring together our team,[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Rear Adm. Kirby, Oct. 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: And with that, I’ll start taking questions. Actually, I don’t have an opening statement, so, Bob, what do you got? Q: I’ll ask you about the situation in Kobani area the last two days. REAR ADM. KIRBY: Sure. Q: CENTCOM [U.S. Central[Read More…]
Nurses Call on President Obama to Direct Hospitals to Follow Highest Standards for Beating Ebola
As News Breaks that Second Health Worker in Dallas Tests Positive for Ebola, 11,500 RNs Join National Conference Call for Nurses on Preparedness Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014. With concern escalating across the U.S. about the threat of a wider Ebola outbreak, National Nurses United today called on President Barack[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Presents Balanced 2015 Budget to City Council
No New Property, Gasoline or Sales Taxes for Fourth Year; Budget Continues Substantial Investments in Children and Neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today presented the proposed City of Chicago 2015 budget to the City Council, an $8.90 billion budget that, for the fourth consecutive year, balances the City’s[Read More…]
EPA Approves New 2,4-D Herbicide Blend, Paving Way for Controversial GE Crops
Center for Food Safety says it will pursue all available legal options to stop commercialization Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014. Center for Food Safety (CFS) today condemned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to approve Dow Chemical’s Enlist Duo herbicide, a new blend of 2,4-D and glyphosate intended for use on[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names Felix Simpkins Dean of Student Development and Campus Life
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014. Prairie State College (PSC) recently named Felix Simpkins dean, student development and campus life. In that role, he provides overall leadership and support to administrators, faculty and staff in the division, which includes the Counseling and Academic Advising Center, Student Career Development Center, Disability Services, Veterans[Read More…]
It is Not Too Late to Register for the Mental Health Conference at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2014. It might be the most helpful and informative conference you attend all year. Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a conference to help people understand mental health. Titled, “Changing Perspectives and Altering Perceptions: Understanding Mental Health,” the conference is a full day of educational, emotional, and[Read More…]
PianoFest to Feature Student Performances on October 20 in Roosevelt University’s Ganz Hall
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2014. Roosevelt University will present a Showcase Recital featuring performances by some of the finest student pianists at Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA), as the sixth annual, four-night PianoFest celebration opens at the University on Monday, October 20. The festival’s opening night recital, which is free and[Read More…]
