Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that it has reached a $2.2 million settlement with New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) for the egregious disclosure of two patients’ protected health information (PHI) to film crews and staff during the[Read More…]
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FDA Proposes Ban on Electrical Stimulation Devices Intended to Treat Self-injurious or Aggressive Behavior
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a proposal to ban electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive behavior because they present an unreasonable and substantial risk to public health that cannot be corrected or eliminated through changes to the labeling. The[Read More…]
NRDC President Suh: Today the World Turns the Promise of Paris into Climate Action
WASHINGTON – (ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. With more than 160 nations poised to sign the landmark Paris climate agreement today at the United Nations, Rhea Suh, the president of the Natural Resources Defense Council, issued this statement: “Today we’re speaking with one voice, 160 nations strong, to say enough is enough. This[Read More…]
Sierra Club: The Signing Of The Paris Agreement: ‘A Turning Point For Humanity’
NEW YORK, NY –(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Today, more than 150 nations are gathering at the UN in New York City for the historic signing of the Paris Agreement, which was formally adopted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change at the closing of the COP21 climate negotiations in[Read More…]
Historic Global Climate Agreement Signing Dares Us to Dream
Unprecedented signing ceremony signals political momentum Jeff Schultz / National Geographic Creative New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016. Tomorrow, world leaders from at least 150 countries are expected to sign the historic Paris agreement, an important collective step toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions and a strong signal to the markets[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Report Highlights Important Role of Utilities in Electric Vehicle Deployment
Darshan Brahmbhatt plugs a charger into his electric vehicle at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District charging station in Sacramento, California, on September 17, 2015. Source: AP/Rich Pedroncelli Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. The transportation sector accounts for more than one-quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and[Read More…]
Help Protect Pollinators Today, Earth Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Today is Earth Day! As honey bees and other pollinators continue to suffer from staggering global declines, Beyond Pesticides works year-round through the BEE Protective campaign, launched Earth Day 2013, to support nationwide local action aimed at protecting pollinators from pesticides. Pollinators are a vital part[Read More…]
Congressman Blumenauer on UN Special Session on Drug Policy: We Need a More Just and Compassionate Approach
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2016 – This week, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) joined leaders from around the world in New York at the 2016 United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the World Drug Problem. Representative Blumenauer, who attended the opening day’s events as a Congressional observer, released the[Read More…]
Justice Department Releases Investigative Findings on University of New Mexico’s Response to Sexual Assault Allegations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. The Justice Department today announced that according to its comprehensive investigation, the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) handling of reports by students of sexual harassment – including sexual assault – fail to comply with federal law. The Justice Department delivered a letter setting forth these findings[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: My Brother’s Keeper – Two Years of Expanding Opportunity & Creating Pathways for Success
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2016. Two years have passed since the President signed a Presidential Memorandum in 2014 establishing the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Task Force (the Task Force), a coordinated Federal effort to address persistent opportunity gaps faced by boys and young men of color and ensure that all young[Read More…]
