Carmaker allegedly used software that circumvents emissions testing for certain air pollutants Washington –(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. Today, EPA is issuing a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (collectively referred to as Volkswagen). The NOV alleges[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
National Interfaith Coalition Calls for Religious Freedom Protections for Palestinians in Jerusalem
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2015. The American Muslims for Palestine, a national education and advocacy organization, is leading a national coalition of diverse Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Arab organizations in calling for the protection of religious rights for Palestinian Muslims and Christians. The escalating violence in Jerusalem, particularly on the Al[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez on Planned Parenthood Fight: ‘We Should Be Voting On Consequential Matters That Have A Chance Of Becoming Law, Not On Theatrical Message Bills’
Rep. Gutiérrez votes against defunding women’s health and for keeping the government open past October 1 Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2015. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) voted against measures to defund Planned Parenthood that House Republicans put forward and are using as part of a threat to shut down the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces 8th District Guest for Papal Visit
Schaumburg, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced LaVerne Horgan, Food Pantry Manager at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg, IL, will be her guest for Pope Francis’s historic Joint Address to Congress. Since the food pantry opened in 2004, LaVerne has volunteered her time each[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Sept. 18, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015 Number of Uninsured Americans over 55 Drops to Lowest Point Ever New data released by the Census Bureau this week showed that 8.8 million fewer people are uninsured compared to last year. The percentage of people over 55 who are uninsured has dropped to less than[Read More…]
New World Record Set for Most Species of Birds Seen in One Year
Audubon blogger Noah Strycker plows through the current world record, notching 4,342 species with over three months to go in his big year. Photo: Credit: Noah Strycker Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, India—(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. This week, globetrotting birder and Audubon blogger Noah Strycker (@NoahStrycker) entered the record books with the most[Read More…]
Smoking Linked with Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Boston, MA ─(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. Current smokers and people regularly exposed to second-hand smoke have a significantly increased risk for type 2 diabetes compared with people who have never smoked, according to a new meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Huazhong University of Science[Read More…]
Bradshaw International Recalls Jumbo Roasters Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015 Good Cook Jumbo Roaster roasting pan top Recall Summary Name of product: Roasting pan Hazard: The roaster rim is incorrectly finished and can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: View Details Replace Consumer Contact: Bradshaw International at 877-614-9571 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
August 2015 Jobless Rates Down in 29 States, Up in 10; Payroll Jobs Up in 32 States, Down in 18
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2015. Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in August. Twenty-nine states had unemployment rate decreases from July, 10 states had increases, and 11 states and the District of Columbia had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Forty-one states and the District[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky: Are you on the Do Not Call Registry?
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. Many of us are distrubed by telemarketers, but as you may know there is a way to stop getting these calls — the Do Not Call Registry.This week I gave a speech on the registry. Please see my speech below: “Hi, I’m Congresswoman Schakowsky, the Ranking Member[Read More…]
