Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2014. Multinational pesticide manufacturer Syngenta has petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to raise the allowable levels of a systemic pesticide on a number of crops. In certain cases, such as hay from wheat, the company is asking for a 400x increase in the tolerance level set[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
EPA Announces Funding to Create Two New Drinking Water Innovation Centers
Washington D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues its commitment to improving America’s drinking water by providing over $8 million to create two national centers for research and innovation in small to medium sized drinking water systems. “These centers will help to develop innovative and[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Legislation to Allow Video, Audio Monitoring in Nursing Homes
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced a legislative proposal that will allow nursing home residents and their families to provide video or audio monitoring devices in their rooms to ensure their safety and well-being. The initiative stems from recent complaints Madigan has received from residents and their[Read More…]
Pre-Register for Illinois September 18 Veteran Hiring Event to Maximize Job Opportunities
IDVA, IDES and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Partner to Put Veterans to Work; More than 150 On-the-Spot Job Offers Last Year CHICAGO–(ENEWPSF)–September 9, 2014. Hiring Our Heroes, one of the largest efforts to help Veterans and their family members find employment, returns to Chicago on Thursday, September 18. The[Read More…]
Treasury and Transportation Host Infrastructure Investment Summit
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Transportation are hosting the Infrastructure Investment Summit at the Treasury Department. At the Summit, over 100 leaders from industry, finance, philanthropy, and local and state governments will convene with senior Administration officials to highlight the growth in[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner’s Education Plan: Sell Schools to Corporate Special Interests
The billionaire GOP candidate has sought to profit off of school children Background: Rauner’s For-Profit Education Agenda Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. Bruce Rauner’s personal and business investments involve turning education into a profit-making enterprise, so it comes as no surprise that the education plan he unveiled yesterday calls for outsourcing[Read More…]
Statement from Drug Policy Alliance Executive Director Ethan Nadelmann Re: World Leaders Call For Ending Criminalization of Drug Users and Responsible Legal Regulation of Drugs
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2014. On Tuesday, the Global Commission on Drug Policy will release a new, groundbreaking report at a press conference in New York City. The event will be live-streamed and speakers include Richard Branson, former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo, former Colombian President César Gaviria,[Read More…]
New Report: World Leaders Call For Ending Criminalization of Drug Use and Possession and Responsible Legal Regulation of Psychoactive Substances
Former Presidents of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Portugal and Switzerland Join With Kofi Annan, Richard Branson, George Shultz, Paul Volcker And Others To Make Bold, New Recommendations for Major Paradigm Shift in Global Drug Policy on the Road to UN Special Session on Drugs in 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY &[Read More…]
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Little Crèmes Organic Rice Milk Snacks Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2014. Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling its Little Crèmes organic rice milk snacks line after it was found that the product has the potential to cause choking. The small, bite-sized snack pieces are made to soften in a child’s mouth in less than 20 seconds making[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Sept. 8, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2014 – 1:41 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the lengthy delay in advance of today’s briefing. A lot of news to get through. So since there’s so much going on, Julie, why don’t we just go straight to questions? Q Great. Thanks,[Read More…]
