Senior Hunger Month-29 Days of Action — Paul Bradbury/Getty Images Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. AARP and AARP Foundation are teaming up this February to urge people to take action against senior hunger. Throughout the month, ‘29 Days of Action’ (www.aarp.org/29DaysofAction) will encourage people to take simple actions to help[Read More…]
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Dr. Califf, FDA Top Officials Call for Sweeping Review of Agency Opioids Policies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In response to the opioid abuse epidemic, today Dr. Robert Califf, the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco, along with other FDA leaders, called for a far-reaching action plan to reassess the agency’s approach to opioid medications. The plan will focus on policies[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Agrees with Secretary Powell, Urges Release of Personal Emails That Have Been Wrongly Deemed ‘Classified’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. According to a new report Thursday, the State Department Inspector General has determined that work-related emails sent on personal accounts belonging to former Secretary of State Colin Powell and to senior aides to former Secretary Condoleezza Rice contain classified national security information. This conclusion — which was[Read More…]
Dollar General Recalls Construction Truck Toy Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Dollar General remote control toy excavator Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Toy trucks Hazard: The toy truck’s remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
KUL Fan Heater Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: KUL Fan Heaters Hazard: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected][Read More…]
Routine Antibiotics Should Be Reconsidered for Malnourished Children
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases. Given this finding, the study’s authors say that routinely using antibiotics may not be necessary or beneficial for[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Participates in University of Michigan Model UN Conference
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016– “A memorable experience.” “Helped sharpen debate and public speaking skills.” “Learned about conflict resolution and myself.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 29th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Announce Proposal Creating U.S. Seafood Traceability Program
Proposal is a major step forward in combating illegal fishing and seafood fraud Seafood in open air market. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, the National Ocean Council Committee to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced its proposal for creating a U.S. seafood traceability program[Read More…]
Chicago Woman Charged with Posing as Federal Housing Official to Scam Homeowners out of Cash
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. A Chicago woman has been charged with posing as a federal housing representative to scam homeowners out of cash, federal authorities announced today. CYNTHIA WALLACE, 45, of Chicago, is charged with one count of falsely assuming and pretending to be an officer of the United States. [Read More…]
Former Bull Valley Man Sentenced to 9 Months in Federal Prison for Concealment of Assets from a Bankruptcy Trustee
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. A former Bull Valley, Ill. man was sentenced today in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for the concealment of assets from a Bankruptcy Trustee. JOSEPH MICHAEL PHELAN, 52, now of Augusta, Ga., was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison to be[Read More…]
