Judges Uphold Use of Alien Tort Statute Post-Kiobel Richmond, VA—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that victims of torture and abuse in Abu Ghraib prison could pursue legal claims for their abuse against private military contractors. The appeals court ruling overturned a lower court decision that[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Representatives DesJarlais, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Today, House Oversight and Government Reform Committee members Rep. DesJarlais, M.D. (R-TN) and Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced a bipartisan resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Experts believe roughly 11 to 20 percent of Veterans who served in support of[Read More…]
Middle School Students Who Send or Receive Sexts Are More Likely to be Sexually Active
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. As middle schools increasingly are dealing with sexting incidents, a new study finds that students this age who text excessively and who send and receive sexually explicit text- or photo-based messages are more likely to report being sexually active. The study, “Sexting and Sexual[Read More…]
Children with ADHD are More Likely to Develop Substance Abuse Disorders
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurobehavioral disorder of childhood, affecting approximately 8 percent of children and adolescents. For school-age children with ADHD, treatment with both behavioral interventions and stimulant medications is recommended. However, stimulant medications have the potential for misuse, diversion and[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Disappointed in Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Preventive Health Services for Employees and Their Families
Decision could allow employers to deny coverage of other essential medical services for children, women and families Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is disappointed in today’s 5-4 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that opens the door to allow for-profit companies to opt out of offering contraceptives[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Private Companies Deny Birth Control Coverage to Employees
Setting a dangerous precedent, nation’s highest court allows bosses to discriminate against employees’ health care coverage based solely on personal, religious views Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. In a 5-to-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling today allowing private companies to deny their employees insurance coverage for birth control under[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel And Senator Durbin Unveil New Mezzanine At Clark-Division CTA Station Opening
First Major Renovation of Clark/Division Red Line Station Since 1943 Renovation Work on Historic Section to Continue CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Senator Dick Durbin opened today the newly constructed mezzanine at the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Clark/Division Red Line Station, more than two months ahead of schedule,[Read More…]
DC Cannabis Campaign Collects Over 55,000 Signatures to Place Marijuana Legalization Initiative on General Election Ballot
Members of Congress May Take Away DC Voter’s Right to Vote on Initiative WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. In less than 75 days, the DC Cannabis Campaign has collected more than twice the number signatures required to place Initiative 71 on November’s General Election ballot. However, the Campaign is alarmed that[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Congressional Report on Gun Violence
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 30, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today released the 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation’s gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis. The Kelly Report brings together members of Congress, academics and gun reform advocates to examine[Read More…]
NY Communities Triumph Over Fracking Industry In Precedent-Setting Case
As NY high court rules towns can zone out oil and gas operations, trend spreads to other states Downtown in Dryden, NY. Dryden’s story began in 2009, after residents pressured by oil and gas company representatives to lease their land for gas development learned more about fracking. Chris Jordan-Bloch /[Read More…]
