In Historic Address to Planned Parenthood National Conference, President Denounces State Attacks on Women’s Health WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. President Barack Obama addressed more than 1,200 attendees at Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s annual conference in Washington, DC this morning, denouncing the recent attacks on women’s health in 42 states,[Read More…]
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New Poll of Latinos in the U.S. Shows Overwhelming Support For Sex Education and Access to Birth Control to Reduce Teen Pregnancy
Planned Parenthood Kicks Off National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month with Data Showing that Latinos See Reducing Teen Pregnancy as a Major Priority New York–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. New polling shows that Latinos in the U.S. believe that addressing teen pregnancy is a major priority — an even higher concern within their[Read More…]
Southern California to Save 40 Billion Gallons of Imported Water Annually by 2035
New Sustainability Ranking: SoCal home to Top Five Water Agencies with Most Ambitious Plans to Cut Bay Delta and Colorado River Water Imports SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013 – Southern California water agencies are planning the most aggressive measures in the state to reduce their reliance on water imports, according to[Read More…]
Vega Poised for Commercial Launches
Fully assembled Vega VV02 on pad EU–(ENEWSPF)–26 April 2013. The second Vega launch marks the transition to commercial exploitation, showcasing a mature launcher with increased capabilities and flexibility to meet the different demands of the launchers market. On 3 May, Vega flight VV02 will demonstrate extended capabilities made possible in[Read More…]
Waukegan, North Chicago Community Members Unite in Effort to Move Lake County Beyond Coal
Residents and Advocacy Organizations Present New Effort to Phase Out Midwest Generation’s Waukegan Coal Plant and Move Lake County to a Clean and Healthy Future WAUKEGAN–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Community residents from Waukegan and North Chicago held a press conference today to announce their working partnership to move Lake County beyond[Read More…]
NOAA’s National Weather Service Completes Doppler Radar Upgrades
Advanced technology proves valuable during severe weather Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Dual-pol data shows what type of precipitation is falling based on its shape. Download here (Credit: NOAA) This week, the National Weather Service completed the dual-polarization technology update in Brownsville, Texas – concluding the 122 NWS radar site upgrades[Read More…]
Report Describes Dangers Female Farmworkers Face in the U.S.
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 26, 2013. Female agricultural workers experience the same hardships as their male counterparts, but have additional responsibilities and danger at home and in the field, according to a report released by the Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP). While women make up only 22 percent of agricultural[Read More…]
Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Youth Engagement at National Park Week Event
Jewell, Jarvis take part in environmental education program with middle school students, convene stakeholder meeting to explore public-private partnerships at Prince William Forest Park TRIANGLE, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis and students from Stonewall Middle School at Prince[Read More…]
Senators Boxer, DeFazio Introduce Bill to Require Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
More than 90 Percent of Americans Support the Right to Know What Is In The Foods We Feed Our Families Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) today introduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Food and[Read More…]
New Federal Bill Would End Discriminatory Policy Restricting Reproductive Health Care Coverage For Peace Corps Volunteers
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. Today Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) introduced the Peace Corps Equity Act of 2013, a federal bill that would end the discriminatory policy prohibiting Peace Corps volunteers from receiving abortion coverage in the cases of rape, life endangerment of the woman, and incest. Virtually all other women[Read More…]
