Rep. Gutiérrez: “Just a few weeks into his campaign and Donald Trump has a bill on the floor of the House. That is better than some of the Senators he is running against.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the House floor in opposition to[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Study: Sleep-Disturbed Patients Report Relief From Cannabis
Berkeley, CA–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. Patients with sleep disorders find relief from the ingestion of various strains of cannabis, according to data published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Investigators from the University of California at Berkeley, the National Center for PTSD, and John Hopkins University in Baltimore evaluated cannabis species and[Read More…]
Chicago Nurses, Community Leaders Plan Festive Celebration for Medicare’s 50th Anniversary on July 30
Part of National Day of Action July 30th Join Call to Protect, Improve and Expand Medicare to All CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. Registered nurses and other community leaders will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid Thursday July 30 with a festive event and action in Chicago. The celebration is part of[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Rejects Policies that Further Criminalize Immigrant Communities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on House consideration of H.R.3009 the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act: We should not allow shameless, anti-immigrant politicians to frame our nation’s policy debate. We reject this bill and any policies that further criminalize immigrants and communities of color.[Read More…]
Wide Approval for Pope Francis’ Values of Community and Equality
Photo source: www.wikimedia.org Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015 – Today Lake Research Partners released the results of a survey among religious and faith affiliated voters in advance of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the U.S. The survey reveals that the Pope’s vision and message of togetherness, community, inclusion and equality[Read More…]
NASA’s Kepler Mission Discovers Bigger, Older Cousin to Earth
This artist’s concept compares Earth (left) to the new planet, called Kepler-452b, which is about 60 percent larger in diameter. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/T. Pyle Read more… Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. NASA’s Kepler mission has confirmed the first near-Earth-size planet in the “habitable zone” around a sun-like star. This discovery and the[Read More…]
Food & Water Watch: House Passage of DARK Act Hinders Public’s Right to Know
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2015. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “Today the House of Representatives passed the so-called Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, better known as the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act. This bill would prevent states from requiring labeling of genetically[Read More…]
Osamu Corporation Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Chunk Meat Due to Possible Health Risk
Gardena, CA –(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015. Osamu Corporation of Gardena, CA is recalling Frozen Yellow Fin Tuna Chunk Meat (Lot #68568) sold to AFC Corporation of Rancho Dominquez, CA sourced from one processing plant in Indonesia because the Minnesota Department of Health Investigators found samples of this product from one retail[Read More…]
Teavana Recalls Glass Pitchers Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015 Recalled Tristan glass pitcher Recall Summary Name of product: Tristan glass pitchers Hazard: The glass pitchers can break or leak, posing laceration and/or burn hazards to consumers if filled with hot tea. Remedy: View Details Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Teavana toll free at (888) 665-0463 from[Read More…]
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Ronan Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2015Enlarge Cost Plus World Market Ronan Bistro Chair Antique White SKU 502281 Recall Summary Name of product: Ronan Bistro Chairs Hazard: The rear metal legs can bend unexpectedly and cause the chair to become unbalanced, posing a fall hazard to the user. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer[Read More…]
