SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in[Read More…]
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FDA Approves Odactra for House Dust Mite Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Odactra, the first allergen extract to be administered under the tongue (sublingually) to treat house dust mite (HDM)-induced nasal inflammation (allergic rhinitis), with or without eye inflammation (conjunctivitis), in people 18 through 65 years of age. “House[Read More…]
Versa Marketing, Inc. Recalls Fusia Szechuan Stir Fry Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2017. Versa Marketing Inc. of Fresno, CA is recalling 4,089 cases of Fusia Szechuan Stir fry because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others[Read More…]
Dos Hermanos, Inc. Recalls Beef Jerky Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2017 – Dos Hermanos, Inc., a Bedford Park, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 151 pounds of beef jerky products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. It is not known when or under[Read More…]
Rep. Bobby Rush: ‘Trump’s Speech was… Campaign Promises on Steroids’ and, Chicago Needs Solutions Not Rhetoric
Rep. Bobby Rush (D–IL 1st District) U.S. Rep. Rush challenges president to visit Chicago after more misguided comments WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 1, 2017. U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-IL) wasted no time in inviting President Donald Trump to Chicago as the president made his way to the lectern for his[Read More…]
Poll: Oregonians Strongly Support Reducing Drug Sentences
New bill would change small-scale drug possession to misdemeanor PORTLAND, Ore. — (ENEWSPF)–March 1, 2017. Oregon voters overwhelmingly support a proposal to reduce penalties for drug possession, according to a new poll. The poll comes as a new bill, Oregon HB 2355, supported by Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum and the American[Read More…]
VoteVets Says Questions About Russia, Yemen Overtake All Other Issues as Trump Speaks To Congress
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. VoteVets, the largest progressive group of veterans and military families in America, released the following statement, regarding Donald Trump’s address to Congress tonight. In a statement, Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chairman of VoteVets said: “Tonight, America will see a president and commander in chief[Read More…]
Man and Woman Sentenced in Confederate Flag Case Investigated by Southern Poverty Law Center
ALABAMA—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. A Georgia judge this week sentenced a man and woman to prison for their roles in terrorizing African Americans during a rally in which they cruised around a rural area in a convoy of pickup trucks adorned with Confederate flags. The pair were among 15 people indicted[Read More…]
Wheeler Kearns Wins Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design for Lakeview Pantry
Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017. Today, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Chicago presented the 23rd Annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDA) to recognize and honor the top real estate development and architectural design projects in the city’s neighborhoods. CNDA, the city’s premier forum for recognition of community development projects and architectural[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: AlterNet – Jeff Sessions Adds to Trump Administration’s ‘Alternative Facts’ on Marijuana and Legalization
If only Sessions could comprehend that any violence is due to prohibition and the absence of legal regulation, not the plant itself. Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 28, 2017 By Tony Newman / AlterNet Attorney General Jeff Sessions became the second member of the Trump administration in less than a week to provide[Read More…]
