Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. A recent rise in drug resistant human pathogenic fungi may be fueled by the use of fungicides (pesticides that kill fungi) on agricultural fields, according to research led by Manchester University in the United Kingdom. Aspergillus, the genus of common soil-dwelling fungi analyzed by researchers, include[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks of Secretary Lew on the Release of the Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports, July 28, 2014
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—July 28, 2014. Every year, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees provide a report to Congress on the strength of our indispensable social insurance programs. And this morning, the Trustees met to complete their annual financial review and transmit their final reports. I would like thank my fellow[Read More…]
White House Report: The Cost of Delaying Action to Stem Climate Change
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2014. With our country already experiencing the effects of climate change, the President has taken action to cut carbon pollution by moving to cleaner sources of energy and improving the energy efficiency of our cars, trucks and buildings. But further steps are urgently needed to ensure that[Read More…]
Remarks by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice to the National Jewish Leaders Assembly, July 28, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. Good afternoon everyone. Thank you so much Bob for that incredibly generous introduction. I also want to thank my friend Malcolm and express my personal gratitude for this invitation. And it’s good to be back at the Conference of Presidents and seeing so many friends and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 28, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014 – 1:10 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Hope you all enjoyed your weekend. It’s nice to see you on this Monday afternoon. We are starting pretty close to on time today, which is a nice, new trend, hopefully that we’ll be able to continue. [Read More…]
Over 8.2 Million Seniors Have Saved More than $11.5 Billion on Prescription Drugs Since 2010
Findings come on eve of Medicare’s 49th anniversary Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2014. On the eve of the 49th anniversary of the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law, new information released today by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that more than 8.2 million seniors and people with[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel’s Call with Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Valeriy Heletey, July 28, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby provided the following readout: Secretary Hagel spoke today by phone with Ukraine’s new Minister of Defense, Valeriy Heletey. The secretary congratulated Minister Heletey on his appointment and asked for his assessment of developments in Ukraine. Minister Heletey conveyed that despite[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Makes Preparations to Welcome Unaccompanied Child Migrants
City to Identify Sites to Create Space, Provide Services for Hundreds of Unaccompanied Child Migrants CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. In consultation with the federal government, the Emanuel administration is working with local organizations to create space for hundreds of additional unaccompanied child migrants traveling from Central America to the U.S.-Mexico border[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Metropolitan Family Services Announce New Early Learning Center To Serve City’s Southwest Side Communities
After Achieving Universal Kindergarten for All Chicago Children, Mayor Outlines Vision to Expand Pre-Kindergarten to All 4-Year Old Children in the City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. Mayor Emanuel joined the Metropolitan Family Services President and CEO Ric Estrada today to announce a new early learning center will be built[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: State of Illinois Takes Decisive Action to Protect Students
Following calls from Senator Durbin, Illinois Board of Higher Education bans for-profit Corinthian College from marketing to and enrolling Illinois students WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 28, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today praised the decisive action taken by the Illinois Board of Higher Education which ordered Corinthian Colleges – owner of[Read More…]
