Join the #youthvgov Plaintiffs, their attorneys, Senator Ron Wyden at: Speak-Out on the steps of the Supreme Court Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2017. While the Trump administration works to dismantle climate policy, and delay the Juliana v. United States trial, youth plaintiffs aren’t holding back: they’re taking their message to[Read More…]
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TransWorks Program Publishes Open Letter to LGBTQ-Friendly Businesses
Chicago House’s TransWorks’ Team Lauds Businesses’ Inclusivity Practices & Extends Partnership Invitation to Address Unemployment and Discrimination in Trans Community Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 – Chicago House’s TransWorks Program sent an open letter to over 40 businesses that are located in Chicago and/or have a history of supporting and advertising to[Read More…]
Jimmy’s Cookies LLC Issues Allergy Alert Certain Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Jimmy’s Cookies LLC of Clifton, NJ is recalling LOT #047 The Bakery Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies from all retail stores, because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic[Read More…]
IRS Reminds Taxpayers of April 18 Tax-Filing Deadline
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service has received 103.6 million 2016 individual income tax returns as of April 7 and expects millions more to be filed by the April 18 tax-filing deadline. Special filing deadline rules apply to members of the military serving in combat zones, those living outside the U.S.[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends that Pediatric Practices Improve Breastfeeding Support
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The medical, emotional and economic benefits of breastfeeding are significant, and recognized by a growing number of medical organizations, as well as hospitals that have been designated as “Baby Friendly” because of practices that support optimal breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) —[Read More…]
Parents Who Get Flu Vaccinations Are More Likely to Vaccinate Their Children Study Shows
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. Parents’ decision to vaccinate their children is related to their willingness to receive vaccines themselves, according to a study, “The Concordance of Parent and Child Immunization” published in the May 2017 Pediatrics (published online on April 17). For the study, researchers examined immunization records[Read More…]
Prairie State College Sustainability Center Invites Kids to ‘Go Green’ During April 22 Event
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. In recognition of Earth Day 2017, the Sustainability Center at Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a special event for children, “Kids@College Go Green!” The Saturday, April 22 event is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Matteson Area Center (MAC) at 4821 Southwick Dr.[Read More…]
Anti-Death Penalty Crusader Sister Helen Prejean to Speak at DePaul University on Wednesday, April 19
Panel to discuss the ethics of execution Sister Helen Prejean, C.S.J., an anti-death penalty activist, will speak on DePaul’s campus April 19 as part of a panel discussion titled “The Ethics of Execution.” (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. The current debate over capital punishment is the backdrop for[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, April 17, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 33 strikes consisting of 105 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
U.S. Sentencing Commission to Hold Hearing on MDMA and Several Novel Psychoactive Substances on Tuesday, April 18
Drug Policy Alliance: Time to Reduce the Role of Criminalization in MDMA and NPS Policies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2017. On Tuesday, April 18 the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) is holding a public hearing that will mark the beginning of a two-year process to reconsider the sentencing guidelines for MDMA as well as[Read More…]
