BENSENVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth’s (IL-08) office hosted a workshop in Bensenville this morning to help local minority-owned small businesses better compete for federal contracts and funding. At the workshop, local small business owners and entrepreneurs heard from small business experts about federal resources and programs available to minority-owned,[Read More…]
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7 Iconic Views at Risk from Climate Change
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. Climate change is the biggest threat to our national parks. It’s not just a future threat — we’re seeing the impacts right now at national parks and other public lands across the country. We must #ActOnClimate to ensure that current and future generations can enjoy America’s most[Read More…]
University of Chicago Celebrates Expanded Mission of Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Launch event honors Michael Polsky for $50 million commitment to support campus-wide venture creation The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation on Sept. 29 celebrated the center’s expanded mission. Copyright: zrIMAGES CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016.Four months after University Trustee Michael Polsky, MBA’87, increased his commitment to $50 million in support of[Read More…]
Damiane Harris Sentenced to 24 Months for Transporting Stolen Property
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, David Capp, announced that, on October 4, 2016, Damiane Harris of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced before Judge Philip P. Simon, for interstate transportation of stolen property. Harris was sentenced to 24 months’ imprisonment and one year of supervised release. According[Read More…]
Trump-Pence’s Insult-Driven Campaign (Video)
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. On the heels of the Vice Presidential debate, Hillary For America is releasing a new video highlighting Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s insult-driven campaign. Trump began his campaign calling Mexican immigrants “rapists,” “criminals” and “drug dealers;” he’s referred to women as “fat pigs”, “dogs” and “slobs”; said[Read More…]
Thousands ‘Walk In’ for Public Schools in Largest Coordinated Education Action in History
Parents, educators, and students rally at more than 2,000 campuses for the public schools all our students deserve WASHINGTON – October 06, 2016 – Today, community leaders, parents, students, and educators “walked in” to more than 2,000 schools serving over 1 million students in more than 200 cities as part[Read More…]
Summer Infant Recalls Infant Bath Tubs Due to Risk of Impact Injury and Drowning
Recalled Summer Infant bath tub Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Lil’ Luxuries infant bath tubs with fabric slings Hazard: Fabric slings on the recalled infant bath tubs can detach from the tub, posing a risk of impact injury and drowning. Consumer Contact: Summer Infant toll free[Read More…]
UN Emergency Teams ‘On the Ground’ in the Caribbean to Help Respond to Hurricane Matthew
Brazilian Marines with the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) clearing the road to les Cayes, Haiti, after the passage of Hurricane Matthew. Photo: UN MINUSTAH NEW YORK–ENEWSPF)–5 October 2016 – In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in the Caribbean region, United Nations emergency response teams[Read More…]
FTC Advice: Preparing for Hurricane Matthew
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2016. As Hurricane Matthew strikes, the Federal Trade Commission advises that, besides the harm to people and property, hurricanes can also affect your finances. The FTC has information to help you prepare for, deal with, and recover from the long-term impacts of a weather emergency, including these[Read More…]
Study Finds Fossil Fuel Methane Emissions Greater Than Previously Estimated
But energy development is not responsible for global methane uptick Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2016. Methane emissions from fossil fuel development around the world are up to 60 percent greater than estimated by previous studies, according to new research led by scientists from NOAA and CIRES. The study found that fossil[Read More…]
