Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced $1,499,999 in federal funding to help the Elk Grove Village-based American Academy of Pediatrics improve immunization practices for children in America. The funding is expected to be used for updating the public health organization’s information technology infrastructure and expanding immunization[Read More…]
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As Wildfire Season Continues to Heat up, Dept. of Interior Partners with Industry to Eliminate Drone Intrusions
New, real-time mapping enhances operators’ awareness of wildfire incidents A drone flying over a wildfire. Photo by the Bureau of Land Management. WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. To address the growing problem of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) impeding wildland firefighting efforts, the U.S. Department of the Interior and industry[Read More…]
Free High School Equivalency & English Language Acquisition Registration Days Coming Soon at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. South Suburban College’s Adult Education Department is offering a wide range of opportunities for adults to build the basic skills required for success. Adult Basic Education (ABE) helps men and women whose skill levels are below the ninth grade. ABE students improve their[Read More…]
At VFW Convention, Clinton Pledges to Fight for Veterans as President
Clinton Highlights Endorsement by Ret. Marine General John R. Allen NORTH CAROLINA–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. At the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Charlotte on Monday, Hillary Clinton thanked the members of the VFW for their service. She also highlighted Ret. Marine General John R. Allen’s recent endorsement and pledged to[Read More…]
DNCC Announces Opening Night Program for Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA –(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) announced the program for the opening day of the Democratic National Convention being held in Philadelphia from July 25 to July 28. Additional speakers will continue to be announced throughout the convention. In Philadelphia, Democrats are preparing to lay[Read More…]
WA Youths Provide Inslee Administration with Climate Science to Make Proposed Clean Air Rule Comply With Law
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. On behalf of youth climate activists who secured an unprecedented court order directing the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) to issue a rule regulating greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the year, attorneys Andrea Rodgers (WELC) and Julia Olson (OCT) submitted comments asking Ecology to[Read More…]
CDC Issues Updated Zika Recommendations, July 25, 2016
Interim Guidance for healthcare providers caring for pregnant women with possible exposure to Zika virus; Interim Guidance for the prevention of sexually transmitted Zika virus Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. CDC today issued updated guidance and information to prevent Zika virus transmission and health effects: Updated interim guidance for healthcare providers[Read More…]
Philippines President Makes Good on Pledge to Mass Murder People Who Use or Sell Drugs, Calls for “No Mercy” in State of the Nation Address
President Estimates 100,000 People Will Be Killed; Several Hundred Already Executed Extra-Judicially; Drug Policy Alliance: Stop the Philippines Drug War Killings Now Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. Today, the President of the Philippines delivered his “State of the Nation Address”. He vowed to show “no mercy” in his bloody war on[Read More…]
NARAL Statement on Tim Kaine as Vice President
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2016. Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, released the following statement in response to Hillary Clinton’s selection of Tim Kaine as her running mate: “Secretary Clinton’s selection of Senator Kaine provides some much needed sanity to the out-of-control fire that was the Republican convention this week. “The hate-filled lies, dangerous[Read More…]
Afghan Civilian Casualties Hit Half-Year Record, with 5,166 Dead or Maimed – UN
At a press conference in Kabul, (left) Tadamichi Yamamoto, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan and head of UNAMA, and (right) Danielle Bell, Director, Human Rights Unit, UNAMA, present latest report on civilian casualties. Photo: UNAMA/Fardin Waezi. KABUL–(ENEWSPF)–25 July 2016 – In the first six months of this year, 5,166[Read More…]
