Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) University Park, IL – (ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017. Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly introduced the Today’s American Dream Act (H.R. 1084). She announced the bill and outlined its provisions at a press conference hosted at Governors State University. “For too many Illinois families, the recovery hasn’t come quickly or completely enough. They[Read More…]
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Congressman Rush Introduces ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ Restricting Federal Funds from Law Enforcement Agencies Noncompliant with Body Camera and Dash Cam Policies s
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (DIL01) CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2017. In an effort to bring more accountability to police departments across the country U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) has introduced H.R. 1213 ‘Laquan McDonald Camera Act of 2017’ which requires, as a condition on the receipt of federal funds, that[Read More…]
New Independent Patient Group to Fight Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Patients For Affordable Drugs will share stories of Americans struggling to afford prescriptions and mobilize patients to fight a rigged U.S. pricing system Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2017. A new independent organization called Patients For Affordable Drugs kicked off a nationwide effort to lower prescription drug prices today. The organization, founded[Read More…]
Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect: Mr. President, Your Too Little, Too Late Acknowledgement of #Antisemitism Today is Not Enough
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2017. Statement of Steven Goldstein, Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect, on President Trump’s acknowledgment of Antisemitism today: “The President’s sudden acknowledgement is a Band-Aid on the cancer of Antisemitism that has infected his own Administration. His statement today is a pathetic[Read More…]
Bee International Issues Allergy Alert on ‘Plastic Heart Tubes with Chocolate Lentils’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Bee International, Inc. of Chula Vista, CA is recalling its 1.7oz. Plastic Heart Tubes with Chocolate Lentils because they may contain undeclared milk protein. People who have allergies to milk may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.[Read More…]
SodaStream Recalls Carbonating Bottles Due to Injury Hazard
Recalled SodaStream carbonating bottles Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017 Recall Summary: Name of product: Carbonating bottles Hazard: The bottles can burst under pressure, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystanders. Consumer Contact: SodaStream USA toll-free at 866-272-9417 between 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online[Read More…]
Annual Prairie State College Foundation Special Event Benefits Student Scholarships
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Each year, hundreds of Prairie State College (PSC) students turn to the Foundation for assistance paying for tuition and textbooks. To help meet these needs, the PSC Foundation hosts an annual special event to raise money for scholarships through donations, dinner reservations, and a silent auction.[Read More…]
NIH Begins Study of Vaccine to Protect Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Experimental vaccine targets mosquito saliva. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial to test an investigational vaccine intended to provide broad protection against a range of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as[Read More…]
NIH-Supported Trials of Testosterone Therapy in Older Men Report Mixed Results
Hormone treatment improved bone strength and hemoglobin levels; may increase cardiovascular risk; had no effect on cognition. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. In older men with low testosterone, one year of testosterone treatment improved bone density and corrected anemia of both known and unknown causes, but also increased the volume of[Read More…]
Single-Payer Reform is ‘the Only Way to Fulfill the President’s Pledge’ on Health Care: Annals of Internal Medicine Commentary
Researchers estimate administrative savings at $504 billion annually CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Proposals floated by Republican leaders won’t achieve President Trump’s campaign promises of more coverage, better benefits, and lower costs, but a single-payer reform would, according to a commentary published today [Tuesday, Feb. 21] in Annals of Internal Medicine, one[Read More…]
