Audubon’s Native Plant Database Makes Ecologically Friendly Landscaping Choices a Snap Audubon’s Native Plant Database Makes Ecologically Friendly Landscaping Choices a Snap NEW YORK — (ENEWSPF)-March 28, 2017. With spring arriving earlier than usual and bird migration currently underway, the National Audubon Society invites nature enthusiasts to grow bird-friendly[Read More…]
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Supporting Syrian Refugees Not Only an Act ‘of Generosity’ but Also of ‘Enlightened Self-interest’ – UN Chief
UN Secretary-General António Guterres with students at the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan. Photo: Stephane Dujarric JORDAN –(ENEWSPF)–28 March 2017 – Visiting the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan that is hosting about 80,000 Syrian refugees, the United Nations chief urged the parties to the conflict in Syria and the countries[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Eczema Drug Dupixent
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). Dupixent is intended for patients whose eczema is not controlled adequately by topical therapies, or those for whom topical therapies are not advisable. Dupixent can be[Read More…]
DePaul University’s Irwin W. Steans Center Adds Community Development Institute
ABCD Institute faculty members engage in a workshop with the institute’s Neighborhood Connections program. (Photo courtesy of Tom O’Briens) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. Drawing upon 30 years of experience and accomplished community engagement, the internationally recognized Asset-Based Community Development Institute has relocated to DePaul University’s Irwin W. Steans Center for[Read More…]
With the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Under Threat, CAP Brief Shows How Critical the Agency Is in Protecting Vulnerable Communities from Predatory Practices
Shown is an ACE Cash Express outlet in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 2015. AP/Vik Jolly Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. Today, the Center for American Progress released a new issue brief illustrating the importance of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, in defending consumers against predatory practices. The Trump administration[Read More…]
Trump’s Anti-Environmental Executive Order is a Disaster for the Health of Americans and the Environment, Says Center for American Progress’ Christy Goldfuss
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt listens at left as President Donald Trump speaks before signing the Waters of the United States executive order, February 28, 2017, in the Roosevelt Room in the White House in Washington. (AP/Andrew Harnik) Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. Christy Goldfuss, Vice President for Energy[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, March 28, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)– March 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 72 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that[Read More…]
The Center for Economic and Policy Research Launches the Blue Collar Jobs Tracker
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. Donald Trump ran on the promise of “bringing jobs back” to the US, particularly jobs in manufacturing and mining. Trump promised “America First” trade policies, lower taxes, and reduced regulation in order to fulfill his promise. In order to track Donald Trump’s progress, The Center for[Read More…]
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Everyone Has a Role to Play
Illinois DCFS to hold events in Chicago, Peoria, Edwardsville and Carterville SPRINGFIELD, Ill–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2017. The public is invited to join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, other child welfare stakeholders, elected officials and more for a month long observance that is a public[Read More…]
Letter from House Speaker Michael Madigan to Governor Rauner Re: Sale of Thompson Center in Chicago
James R. Thompson Center, Chicago (Source: flickr) SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan delivered the attached letter to Gov. Bruce Rauner today regarding the sale of the Thompson Center in Chicago: March 28, 2017 Gov. Bruce Rauner 207 State House Springfield, IL 62706 Governor Rauner: Yesterday my staff[Read More…]
