Cancer Cells “Go to Sleep” When Crucial Set of Molecules Is Targeted NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013 — The most frequently mutated gene across all types of cancers is a gene called p53. Unfortunately it has been difficult to directly target this gene with drugs. Now a multi-institutional research team, led[Read More…]
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Mayor Rahm Emanuel Announces Expansion Of Free Mammography Program
Nearly 1,500 More Chicago Women Will Have Access to Breast Cancer Screenings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced a new expansion that will provide free mammography services to an approximately 1,500 additional uninsured Chicago women at Roseland Community Hospital. “We want to do all that we can to[Read More…]
Increased Risk of Endometriosis Linked to Persistent Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. A study released this week established a strong connection between endometriosis and exposure to two dangerous pesticides: lindane and mirex. While the results are not surprising given past connections between these pesticides and their endocrine-disrupting effects, this new study, Organochlorine Pesticides and Risk of Endometriosis: Findings[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests to Drive Down Costs of Carbon Capture, Support Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Pollution
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s Climate Action Plan, today the Energy Department announced the selection of 18 projects across the country to research innovative, second-generation technologies that will help improve the efficiency and drive down costs of carbon capture processes for new and existing coal-fired power[Read More…]
Energy Department Invests $12 Million to Slash Red Tape and Speed Solar Deployment for Homes and Businesses
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2013. As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to ensure America’s continued leadership in clean energy and double renewable electricity generation once again by 2020, the Energy Department today announced eight teams to spur solar power deployment by cutting red tape for residential and small commercial rooftop solar[Read More…]
ACLU Takes Action on Behalf of Woman Denied Right to Pump Breast Milk at Work
Forced to Pump in Unsanitary Conditions and Endure Harassment from Colleagues PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013. A Port Allegany glass factory worker asserts in a civil complaint and an EEOC charge filed yesterday that she was discriminated against and harassed because she needed to pump breast milk at work following the birth[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocates in Arkansas Launch Fundraising Campaign to Put Initiative on 2014 Ballot
Arkansans for Compassionate Care kicks off campaign with Budweiser-sponsored music festival on November 9th in Eldorado, AR Little Rock, AR—(ENEWSPF)—November 7, 2013. Medical marijuana advocates Arkansans for Compassionate Care (ACC) and Americans for Safe Access (ASA) have joined forces to put an initiative on the 2014 ballot. The Arkansas Medical[Read More…]
EPA Completes Cleanup of Former Lead Smelter Site in Pilsen
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)–November 7, 2013 – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today announced that EPA has finished cleaning up Loewenthal Metals, a former lead smelter site in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. In response to community concerns, EPA removed high concentrations of lead in the soil to ensure that the property[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Receives Award for Leadership in Helping Illinois Residents with Disabilities
Honor Recognizes Governor’s Advocacy for Ensuring All Residents Have the Option of Community Living SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 6, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was presented with the Outstanding Advocate Award from the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) for his work to offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Testifies at Foreign Relations Committee: Our Soldiers Are Victors, Not Victims
Supports Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. In a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing regarding Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) testified today in support of the Treaty saying: “The Americans in this country who are disabled, like Steve[Read More…]
