7.3 Million Ways the Affordable Care Act is Working Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2014. SEIU Nurse Alliance Chair Dian Palmer, RN released this statement today in response to the figures shared by CMS’s Marilyn Tavenner showing that 7.3 million Americans had purchased new healthcare plans through the insurance marketplace. The[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Siemens Recalls Audible Fire Alarm Base Due to Risk of Injury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. Recall date: September 18, 2014 Recall number: 14-278 Siemens SBGA-34 Audible Base (Reverse Side) showing Model Number, Date Code, and screw terminals for connecting to smoke detector panel. Recall Summary Name of product: SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base Hazard: The fire alarm base can fail to[Read More…]
FTC Action Halts Online High School Diploma Mill That Made $11 Million Selling Worthless Diplomas to Students
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily halted a diploma mill that allegedly grossed more than $11 million from marketing and selling fake high school diplomas online to consumers nationwide. The court imposed a temporary restraining order to halt[Read More…]
Interactive Map Charts Congressional District, State-Level Poverty Data
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. Today, TalkPoverty.org—a project of the Center for American Progress’s Half in Ten Education Fund—released a new interactive resource mapping state- and congressional district-level poverty data, based on new data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Using seven key indicators—the total poverty rate; the women in[Read More…]
Departments of the Navy, Energy and Agriculture Invest in Construction of Three Biorefineries to Produce Drop-In Biofuel for Military
Biorefineries in Nevada, Oregon and on the Gulf Coast will produce more than 100 million gallons of military-grade fuel annually WASHINGTON, DC – As part of a 2011 Presidential directive, the Departments of Navy, Energy, and Agriculture announced today that three companies have been awarded contracts to construct and commission[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Related Deaths Reported in Illinois, Sept. 19, 2014
Cooler temperatures do not mean we’re out of the woods yet SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus related deaths in Illinois for 2014. Two residents in northern Illinois who became ill with West Nile virus in late-August and early[Read More…]
How Kofi Annan, Richard Branson and 7 Former Presidents Changed the Worldwide Debate on Drugs
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2014. I have been blown away to see how a committed group of leaders can have a global impact when it comes to the world’s longest war: the war on drugs. Last week the Global Commission on Drug Policy made worldwide news at a press conference in[Read More…]
Community Leaders Call on Detroit Bankruptcy Judge to End Water Shut-offs
New campaign launched to ‘Occupy the Bankruptcy’ with sustained campaign of peaceful direct action. DETROIT –(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. Community Leaders, activists, and residents directly affected by shutoffs will rally at the Federal Bankruptcy Court on Monday, September 22 at 8:30 a.m, 231 West Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48226, to demand an end to the[Read More…]
Obama Administration Launches Second Promise Zone Competition to Create Economic Opportunity in High-Poverty Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2014. Today, the Administration is launching the competition to designate the next round of Promise Zones, part of the President’s plan to create a new pathway to the middle class by partnering with local communities and businesses to create jobs, increase economic security, improve educational opportunities, and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Results of the Scottish Referendum
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2014. We welcome the result of yesterday’s referendum on Scottish independence and congratulate the people of Scotland for their full and energetic exercise of democracy. Through debate, discussion, and passionate yet peaceful deliberations, they reminded the world of Scotland’s enormous contributions to the UK and the world,[Read More…]
