Federal Assistance will pioneer adaptive treatments to contain fatal pathogen that threatens Hawai‘i’s ecosystem, water supply and economic vitality WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. In response to a request from Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), the U.S. Department of the Interior announced today $497,000 in additional federal funding to combat a[Read More…]
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Hillary for America Response to Trump’s Latest Misleading Ad
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Today, in response to Donald Trump’s new divisive and misleading campaign ad, HFA Deputy Communications Director Christina Reynolds offered the following statement: “Donald Trump’s reckless approach to business has devastated working families and communities. He will do and say whatever is in his interest, even if[Read More…]
Cenada Smith, Southland College Prep Charter Alumnus, to Attend U.S. Air Force Academy
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cenada Smith, a member of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s class of 2016, has joined fellow alumnus Cadet Staff Sgt. Elijah Calloway, a second year student at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. Smith, of Richton Park, Illinois, recently completed a six-week Basic Cadet Training[Read More…]
Benefits of Union Membership Narrow Racial Wage Inequality for Black Workers
Washington D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Black workers are more likely than workers of any other race to be represented by a union, finds a recent report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR). The report, “Black Workers, Unions, and Inequality”, finds that Black union workers experience higher[Read More…]
VoteVets Releases Open Letter to Georgia Voters, From Georgia Veterans, On Trump
“Donald Trump is a domestic threat to our Constitutional Republic.” ATLANTA, GA –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Fifteen veterans from Georgia, spanning generations, today released an open letter to Georgia voters, through VoteVets.org, a national veterans’ and military families’ organization. In the letter, the veterans sound the alarm regarding Trump’s hostility[Read More…]
The ‘Amorous Ambassador’ is Slapstick Silliness at South Suburban College
The cast of the “Amorous Ambassador” SOUTH HOLLAND –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present Michael Parker’s randy romp, The Amorous Ambassador. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the main campus on September 16, 17 and 23[Read More…]
Mechanism Identified Through Which Lead May Harm Neural Cells, Children’s Neurodevelopment
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Researchers have identified a potential molecular mechanism through which lead, a pervasive environmental toxin, may harm neural stem cells and neurodevelopment in children. The study, from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, suggests that lead exposure can lead to oxidative stress—a process that[Read More…]
Study Strengthens Evidence That Cognitive Activity Can Reduce Dementia Risk
Bias analysis shows any confounding factors not enough to account for benefits found in previous studies Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Are there any ways of preventing or delaying the development of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of age-associated dementia? While several previously published studies have suggested a protective effect[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Upates Turkey Travel Warning, August 29, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. On August 23, 2016, the Department of State extended voluntary departure of family members assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Ankara and[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Releases New Comprehensive Mental Health Policy Agenda
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2016. Today Hillary Clinton announced her comprehensive plan to support Americans living with mental health problems and illnesses. Recognizing that nearly a fifth of all adults in the United States — more than 40 million people — are coping with a mental health problem, Hillary’s plan will[Read More…]
