Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced today the appointment of members to the World Trade Center Health Program’s Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee. The committee will review scientific and medical evidence and make recommendations to the WTC Health Program administrator on eligibility criteria and on[Read More…]
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Medicare Fraud Strike Force Charges 91 Individuals for Approximately $295 Million in False Billing
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011. Attorney General Eric Holder and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced yesterday that a nationwide takedown by Medicare Fraud Strike Force operations in eight cities has resulted in charges against 91 defendants, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, for their alleged participation in[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban and Pacific Leaders Urge Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
NEW ZEALAND–(ENEWSPF)–7 September 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the leaders of Pacific island nations today called for urgent international action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, stressing that climate change remains one of the greatest threats to the security, well-being and livelihoods of the peoples of the region. They “emphasized the need[Read More…]
EPA Cancels Prairie Dog Poison in Four States; Moves Forward with Rodenticide Actions
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 8, 2011. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final cancellation order on August 8, 2011 for Rozol Prairie Dog Bait following a court order issued on July 27, 2011, which finds that EPA failed to consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). As required[Read More…]
New Issues Arise Over Methyl Iodide Use
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 7, 2011. California’s approval of the dangerous and controversial agricultural chemical, methyl iodide, suffered serious questions with the release of new documents showing the fumigant’s registration process was flawed. The documents, which were made public as part of a lawsuit challenging the state’s approval of the chemical, show[Read More…]
Hurricane Katia Expected to Produce Large Waves and Gusty Winds on Bermuda, September 6, 2011 (UPDATE 8 PM AST)
Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—September 6, 2011 – UPDATE 8 PM AST. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Hurricane Katia is now expected to produce large waves and gusty Winds on Bermuda. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect: A Tropical Storm Watch is in Effect For: Bermuda A Tropical Storm Watch[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Inc. Marijuana Extract Cannabidiol Possible Use As A Prevention And Treatment To Alzheimer’s Disease
Medical Marijuana Inc. Patent Pending Extraction Method Is Used To Isolate Cannabidiol From Marijuana Without Any Other Psychoactive Properties. SAN DIEGO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. Medical Marijuana Inc (OTC: MJNA) is pleased to announce that studies have shown Cannabidiol (CBD) as a possible prevention and treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Medical Marijuana[Read More…]
NatraTurf Joins SafeLawns Movement
Gilmore City, Iowa–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. Ag Company Offers Calcium Products Ideal for Fall Application If you had mostly dandelions on your lawn last spring, it’s probably because your soil wanted to grow dandelions and not grass. The so-called weeds, in other words, were messengers sent by Mother Nature to tell[Read More…]
Drug Company Novartis Tries to Weaken Indian Patent Law that Protects Patients
NEW DELHI–(ENEWSPF)–SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 – Novartis will go before the Indian Supreme Court tomorrow in the latest attempt by the Swiss multinational pharmaceutical company to undermine a key public health safeguard in Indian patent law specifically designed to prevent drug companies from abusively patenting known medicines. If successful, the move[Read More…]
Departments of Energy and Interior Award Nearly $17 Million for Advanced Hydropower Technologies
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 6, 2011. U.S. Department Energy Secretary Steven Chu and U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today announced nearly $17 million in funding over the next three years for research and development projects to advance hydropower technology. Sixteen projects in 11 states were selected through a competitive[Read More…]
