Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval for Ninlaro (ixazomib) in combination with two other therapies to treat people with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy. Multiple myeloma is a form of blood cancer that occurs in infection-fighting plasma[Read More…]
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Robert Redford: World Leaders Should ‘Take Bold Action’ in Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 – With a crucial climate summit beginning soon in Paris, Robert Redford has released a video kicking off a citizen petition drive calling on world leaders to “take bold action” to avoid the damaging impacts of climate change. “We’re running out of time. But as a husband,[Read More…]
Sierra Club: World Trade Organization Puts Dolphins At Risk
GENEVA –(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2015. Today, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against the dolphin-saving U.S. labeling program for tuna, calling it a “technical barrier to trade.” Mexico brought the case against the U.S. Since 1990, the United States has maintained a “dolphin-safe” labeling program for tuna that allows consumers to[Read More…]
Paris Attacks Amplify the Need to Defeat ISIS in the Middle East
Kurdish fighters take up positions to fight ISIS militants in Kobani, Syria, on November 1, 2014. Source: AP/Jake Simkin Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. In recent weeks, the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, has shown that it is capable of conducting terrorist activities outside of[Read More…]
French Researchers Solve Discrepancy in Bee-Killing Neonic Studies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. French scientists say that they have found the “missing link” between laboratory studies and field studies that assess the adverse effects of neonicotinoid (neonic) insecticides on bees. The study, published in Royal Society Journal Proceedings B, evaluates the effects of neonics on honey bees in field[Read More…]
Special State Dept. Briefing on Refugee Screening Process
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2015. MR KIRBY: Good afternoon, everybody. Got a special guest with me here today to kick off the briefing – Mr. Simon Henshaw, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration, is going to walk you through for a few minutes some more[Read More…]
In Advance of Paris Climate Talks, Washington Court Recognizes Constitutional and Public Trust Rights and Announces Agency’s Legal Duty to Protect Atmosphere for Present and Future Generations
“[I]f ever there were a time to recognize through action this right to preservation of a healthful and pleasant atmosphere, the time is now” Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015. Late last night, King County Superior Court Judge Hollis R. Hill issued a groundbreaking ruling in the unprecedented case of eight youth[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in YSEALI Town Hall, Nov. 20, 2015
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 – 4:13 P.M. MYT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Everybody have a seat. Thank you so much. Well, good afternoon. This is a very good-looking group. (Laughter.) I want to thank Carrie for the introduction and your outstanding work to empower women in Singapore. Give[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, Nov. 20, 2015
En Route Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2015 – 12:38 P.M. PHT MR. EARNEST: So I do want to tell you one thing that may be unrelated to your line of questioning today, but it’s something that you may be interested in. As you may know, the Congress recently passed legislation[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: DHS Worker Charged with Theft, Official Misconduct
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—November 19, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that an Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) caseworker was charged for allegedly misappropriating more than $160,000 in assistance for needy families. Amy Mueller, 40, of Highland, Ill., was arraigned earlier today on charges brought by Madigan’s office in Madison[Read More…]
