Kelly Has Long History of Advocating for Destructive and Ineffective Drug War Policies Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2016. Today, media reported that President-elect Donald Trump will nominate General John Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security. Kelly served as head of Southcom, overseeing drug war efforts in Latin America under[Read More…]
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New Bird Species and Giraffe Under Threat – IUCN Red List
Cancun, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–8 December 2016 (IUCN) – Over 700 newly recognised bird species have been assessed for the latest update of The IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM, and 11% of them are threatened with extinction. The update also reveals a devastating decline for the giraffe, driven by habitat loss, civil[Read More…]
Western Environmental Law Center on Appointment of Industry Puppet as EPA Administrator
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–December 7, 2016. The appointment of Scott Pruitt, a climate denier and fossil fuel industry puppet as EPA Administrator in the next presidential administration effectively hijacks the mission of the agency to serve corporate masters at the expense of public health and the environment. “In the American West, the continued[Read More…]
Chief Executive of Florida-Based Financial Firm Guilty of Fraud in $179 Million Sham Loan Scheme
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The CEO of a Florida-based financial firm has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in connection with the sale of $179 million in a sham loan scheme to a Milwaukee investment company. NIKESH A. PATEL was the Chief Executive Officer of First Farmers Financial LLC when the company sold three[Read More…]
Voluntary Class II Recall of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled Energy Bars
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2016. Clif Bar & Company is initiating a voluntary Class II recall of one production run of Chocolate Hazelnut Butter CLIF® Nut Butter Filled energy bars due to the presence of small plastic pieces found in a limited number of bars sold in the U.S. Clif[Read More…]
The Drug Policy Alliance Releases Public Health and Safety Plan to Address Problematic Opioid Use and Overdose
The Plan Includes Specific Policy Proposals to Increase Access to Effective Treatment, Expand Harm Reduction Interventions, Prevent Opioid Misuse, and Minimize the Criminalization of People Who Use Drugs Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2016. The Drug Policy Alliance, the nation’s leading proponent of drug policy reform, is releasing a plan to address[Read More…]
CEO Of Publicly Traded Company Along With Two Others Sent To Federal Prison
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney Josh Minkler and Assistant Attorney General John C. Cruden for the Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced today the sentencing to federal prison of two individuals who defrauded investors and biodiesel purchasers of millions of dollars. “Indiana is not the place to try[Read More…]
Spring 2017 Registration Open at Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2016. It’s not too late to register for classes at Prairie State College (PSC) this spring! Students are encouraged to register soon as classes are filling up quickly. PSC offers convenient, flexible credit course scheduling options, including 16-, 14-, 12- and eight- week courses. Classes are offered[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Senator Durbin and Congressman Gutierrez in Launching the New “Chicago Is With You” Task Force
The Task Force will collaborate on mental health, legal services, diversity training for employers and education to ensure the comprehensive delivery of services to the immigrant, refugees and other disenfranchised communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Luis Gutierrez today in launching the[Read More…]
Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard
Acrylic Hanukkah Menorah Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Menorahs Hazard: The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard. Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT daily, online at www.target.com and click on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” on the product[Read More…]
