Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. This year, an estimated half a million Americans will lose their lives to cancer, and three times that many will be diagnosed with this devastating illness. Cancer patients are parents and grandparents, children and cherished friends; the disease touches almost all of us and casts a[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation — World Autism Awareness Day, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect young people and adults of every background, and millions of American families know the weight of their impact. On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize ASDs as a growing public health issue and recommit to supporting those living with an ASD[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — National Donate Life Month, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2012. With quiet compassion and exceptional generosity, organ and tissue donors leave an indelible mark on the lives of countless Americans. Their selfless acts inspire hope at moments of profound need, and they recall the giving spirit that lies at the heart of our national character. During[Read More…]
Park Forest Health Symposium To Focus On Reversal And Prevention Of 900 Diseases
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Tuesday, April 10, 2012, the National Congress of Black Women, Metro Chicago Chapter will partner with the Village of Park Forest to host a health symposium featuring Dr. Joel Wallach. Dr. Wallach is a world renowned veterinarian, pathologist, naturopathic physician, author and lecturer who became nationally[Read More…]
Obama Administration Takes Action to Address Tobacco Epidemic
FDA takes two significant actions Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two separate draft guidance documents to help fight the tobacco epidemic and stop children from using tobacco. The draft guidance documents implement provisions of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control[Read More…]
Mississippi Public Service Commission Violates Law to Favor Mississippi Power, Disregard Public
Jackson, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. In a closed meeting lasting less than one minute, two Mississippi Public Service Commissioners voted to issue a temporary authorization to Mississippi Power Company to continue spending $3 million per day building the Kemper County coal plant, with no opportunity for public comment. This authorization allows[Read More…]
Washington, DC, Announces Six Locations Medical Marijuana Will Be Grown
Announcement Comes as Obama Administration Escalates Attack on Medical Marijuana Patients and Caregivers in California, Colorado and other Medical Marijuana States; Drug Policy Alliance Commends DC Policymakers for Respecting Voters and Standing Up to Federal Government to Protect Patients, But Calls on Them to Allow Patients to Grow Their Own Washington,[Read More…]
State Land and Water Conservation Fund Creates or Enhances Nearly 200 Parks across Country in 2011, New Report Shows
$33.3 million derived from oil and gas leases revenue helps states permanently protect 33,000 acres of parkland WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. Revenue from leases for offshore oil and gas development in federal waters helped states build or improve 198 parks across the country in 2011, ranging from establishing a new park[Read More…]
Autism Awareness Day Should Spur Action to Combat Discrimination, Says Secretary General Ban
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 March 2012. UN Postal Administration releases postage stamps to honour World Autism Awareness Day. Photo: UNPA The annual observance of World Autism Awareness Day should spur global action to combat the “unacceptable” discrimination, abuse and isolation that people with the disorder and their loved ones face, according to[Read More…]
Obama Administration and Great Lakes States Announce Agreement to Spur Development of Offshore Wind Projects
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 30, 2012. As part of President Obama’s all of the above approach to energy, the Obama Administration today joined with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will streamline the efficient and responsible development[Read More…]
