Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016 – 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you. I do have some words here at the top before we get to your questions. For months now, the administration has been warning about the risk posed by the Zika virus, particularly the[Read More…]
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Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled by GBG Accessories Group Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Beach Wave Scarf Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Women’s Scarves Hazard: The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: GBG Accessories Group toll-free at 888-771-9047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Leadless Pacemaker to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorders
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first pacemaker that does not require the use of wired leads to provide an electrical connection between the pulse-generating device and the heart. While the Micra Transcatheter Pacing System works like other pacemakers to regulate heart[Read More…]
In Wake of WA Climate Rule Withdrawal, Youth Petitioners Return to Court
Seattle, Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2016. Late yesterday, the youth petitioners in a precedent-setting case over climate disruption in Washington state asked the court to step in yet again after the state Department of Ecology withdrew its proposed rule to reduce carbon emissions. By withdrawing the proposed rule, Ecology demonstrated it is[Read More…]
Spain Pilgrimage Program at Sierra Club Meeting on April 11
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2016. The April meeting of the Sauk-Calumet Sierra Club Group will be held on Monday, April 11th at 7:15 pm at the Frankfort Public Library. This month’s presentation will be ‘Biking the Camino de Santiago.’ With a slide show of beautiful pictures, Al Sturges will take us vicariously[Read More…]
Moro Man Sentenced For Role In Staged Bank Robbery
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Eugene Babcock, 58, of Moro, IL, was sentenced yesterday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to 28 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay remaining restitution in the amount of $165,862 (Babcock had returned $115,000 prior to[Read More…]
Official Suburban Cook County Election Results Now Online
More than 700,000 ballots cast, turnout highest in over 25 years Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office has certified official March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for suburban Cook County to the Illinois State Board of Elections. The results, in addition to a combined summary of election results[Read More…]
City of Chicago Building Inspector Charged with Demanding Bribe from Property Owner in Exchange for Allowing Renovations Without a Permit
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A building inspector for the City of Chicago was arrested today for allegedly demanding a $300 bribe from a property owner in exchange for allowing renovation work without a permit. ROBERTO URIBE, 55, of Chicago, is charged with attempted extortion for soliciting the bribe from an owner of a[Read More…]
ACLU of Mississippi Responds to Governor Signing Anti-LGBT Discrimination Into Law
Gov. Bryant Approves Law that Would Harm Thousands of Mississippians Jackson, Miss. —(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2016. Governor Phil Bryant has signed HB 1523 into law after rapid movement on the bill by the state House of Representatives. The law, which is set to go into effect in July, sanctions discrimination by individuals,[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept.Updates Colombia Travel Warning, April 5, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2016. Tens of thousands of U.S. citizens safely visit Colombia each year for tourism, business, university studies, and volunteer work. Security in Colombia has improved significantly in recent years, including in tourist and business travel destinations such as Bogota, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Medellin, and Cali. However, violence linked[Read More…]
