WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016 – Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to President Barack Obama Thursday requesting the administration halt construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline until affected tribes are consulted and a full environmental review is[Read More…]
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António Guterres Appointed Next UN Secretary-General by Acclamation
Secretary-General-designate, António Guterres, addresses the General Assembly on the occasion of his appointment as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. UN Photo/Amanda Voisard NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 October 2016 – The General Assembly today appointed by acclamation the former Prime Minister of Portugal, António Guterres, as the next United Nations Secretary-General,[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Inhalation Improves Parkinson’s Symptoms
Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. Inhaling cannabis improves symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, according to clinical data published online ahead of print in the European Journal of Pain. Investigators at Tel Aviv University and the Rabin Medical Center in Israel assessed the impact of cannabis exposure on motor symptoms and pain[Read More…]
Senator Durbin, Representative Schakowsky Call For Congressional Action on Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Costs
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09) today discussed new efforts to combat the skyrocketing costs of certain prescription drugs and the need for congressional action. They recently introduced legislation to require drug companies to provide 30 days’ notice and justification for any[Read More…]
Study Examines Whether Loneliness Could Be Heritable Trait
Genetic risk associated with neuroticism and depressive symptoms CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health and is a greater predictor of early death than obesity. Because of such risks, researchers sought to determine whether loneliness was a lifelong trait, not a temporary state. In conducting the[Read More…]
University of Chicago Reports Endowment of $7.1 Billion
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. The University of Chicago endowment ended the year at $7.1 billion as of June 30, 2016, following a negative 1.9 percent return on investments for the preceding year as global stock markets declined by 5.3 percent. This performance was above the negative 2.9 percent median return of[Read More…]
America’s Educators Laud Clinton Middle Class Tax Proposal
Expanded tax credits will expand opportunity for all children and help restore fairness to our economy WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016 -National Education Association president Lily Eskelsen García provided the following reaction to the release of Hillary Clinton’s new middle class tax plan: “Doubling the child tax credit for young children and[Read More…]
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts Awarded $25,000 in Support of Chicago-based Artist Series
UNIVERSITY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. 600 local artists have performed on the Center for Performing Arts stage, thanks to the generosity and vision of The Chicago Community Trust. Their tireless advocacy for artists and communities is benefiting the Southland region through enabling the presentation of high-quality, affordable performances. The Trust has[Read More…]
Sierra Club: Carbon Emissions At Lowest Levels Since 1991 As Clean Energy Grows Nationwide
OAKLAND, CA -(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016. Carbon emissions from the electric sector are at their lowest levels since 1991, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). EIA cited lower consumption of coal and gas for energy use along with an increased use of non-carbon fuels in the[Read More…]
Unemployment Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending October 8, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 13, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 8, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 246,000, unchanged from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 3,000 from 249,000 to 246,000. The 4-week moving average was 249,250, a[Read More…]
