Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Cayman Islands. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, “practice enhanced precautions”) for people traveling to destinations with Zika. For a full list[Read More…]
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In Case You Missed It – Washington Post: Donald Trump’s New Tax Plan Could Have a Big inner: Donald Trump’s Companies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016 By: Jim Tankersley A little-noticed provision in Donald Trump’s tax reform plan has the potential to deliver a large tax cut to companies in the Republican presidential nominee’s vast business empire, experts say. Trump’s plan would dramatically reduce taxes on what is known in tax circles[Read More…]
Federal Court Orders Remedy Following Court of Appeals Decision in Texas Voter ID Case
TEXAS–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an order late yesterday significantly expanding the opportunities for eligible Texas voters without specific forms of photo identification to cast valid ballots in upcoming elections. According to the order, eligible voters who face a reasonable impediment[Read More…]
Iraq Veteran on Trump Claim That President Obama, Secretary Clinton Founded ISIS
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. The largest progressive group of veterans in America, VoteVets.org, responded to Donald Trump’s claims from last evening that President Obama is the “founder” of ISIS and Hillary Clinton is the “co-founder.” In a statement, Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chairman of VoteVets.org said:[Read More…]
South Suburban College Foundation Elects New Membership, Readies For Scholarship Drive
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) recently held its annual meeting at South Suburban College (SSC) in South Holland to review and close fiscal year (FY) 2016 and to elect new membership and officers for FY-17. Two representatives from Illiana Financial Credit Union’s[Read More…]
Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury
Shocker RSX \n Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns Hazard: The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Shocker Paintball toll-free at 866-253-2338[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Shares New Survey Data on Women’s Knowledge and Access to Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings
New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. Today, Planned Parenthood is sharing new national survey data showing that the vast majority of women do not know when or how often they should get screened for breast and cervical cancer — even if they think they do. The nationally representative survey from[Read More…]
NASA Climate Modeling Suggests Venus May Have Been Habitable
Observations suggest Venus may have had water oceans in its distant past. A land-ocean pattern like that above was used in a climate model to show how storm clouds could have shielded ancient Venus from strong sunlight and made the planet habitable. Credits: NASA NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. Venus may[Read More…]
Statement from Hillary for America Senior Policy Adviser Jake Sullivan on Trump’s ISIS Comments
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2016. On Thursday, Hillary for America senior policy adviser Jake Sullivan released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s false claim that President Obama founded ISIS: “This is another example of Donald Trump trash-talking the United States. It goes without saying that this is a false[Read More…]
Atlantic Hurricane Season Still Expected to be Strongest Since 2012
Forecasters now expect 70-percent chance of 12–17 named storms Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2016. In its updated 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, NOAA calls for a higher likelihood of a near-normal or above-normal season, and decreases the chance of a below-normal season to only 15 percent, from the initial outlook issued[Read More…]
