A man speaks with police in a park in Milwaukee, August 2016. Source: AP/Jeffrey Phelps Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. Today, in the wake of high tensions between communities of color and law enforcement, the Center for American Progress released a new issue brief exploring the intersection of race[Read More…]
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Traces of Ebola Virus Linger Longer than Expected in Semen
Older men more likely to have a positive semen test Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. Initial data from a Liberian public health program show about 9 percent (38) of 429 male Ebola survivors had fragments of Ebola virus in their semen. Of those, 63 percent had semen samples that tested positive[Read More…]
Genetic ‘Extinction’ Technology Rejected by International Group of Scientists, Conservationists and Environmental Advocates
OAHU, HAWAI’I —(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. As thousands of government representatives and conservationists convene in Oahu this week for the 2016 World Conservation Congress, international conservation and environmental leaders are raising awareness about the potentially dangerous use of gene drives — a controversial new synthetic biology technology intended to deliberately cause[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth: Lead Emissions at 20,000 U.S. Airports Threaten Community Health
Evidence linking ill-health to airborne lead emissions requires swift action from the EPA WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. A new report documents how small airplanes at 20,000 U.S. airports still emit toxic lead. Aviation fuel currently accounts for 50 percent of all airborne lead emissions and the Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
Justice Department Sues to Block Deere’s Acquisition of Precision Planting
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Remarks by President Obama to Leaders from the Pacific Island Conference of Leaders and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress (Video)
Honolulu, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–August 31, 2016 – 6:37 P.M. HST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, welcome to Hawaii. (Laughter.) AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Aloha! THE PRESIDENT: Aloha! (Laughter.) You know, it’s not often I get to welcome folks to my home state. [Read More…]
Trump’s History of Disrespect for Veterans and Military Families
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. With Donald Trump delivering remarks this morning at the American Legion convention in Cincinnati, Ohio, and despite his occasional lip service on the trail, Trump continually has disrespected our veterans and our military for decades. From firing employees because of their military service, to lying about donations[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall of Certain Cartons of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Variety 20 Pack – Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Blueberry
HORSHAM, PA –(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies (5 pack), Chocolate Chip Muffins (5 pack and 10 pack boxes) and Variety Pack (20 pack) due to the presence of small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing[Read More…]
Two Four-Star Generals Back Clinton
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016. In a joint statement, two Four Star Generals, Bob Sennewald and David Maddox are endorsing Hillary Clinton for President. Sennewald is the former Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, and Maddox was formerly Commander in Chief, U.S. Army-Europe. Clinton spoke at the American Legion on Wednesday:[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It — Politico: Several Hispanic Trump Surrogates Reconsider Support
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 1, 2016 By: Katie Glueck Several major Latino surrogates for Donald Trump are reconsidering their support for him following the Republican nominee’s hardline speech on immigration Wednesday night. Jacob Monty, a member of Trump’s National Hispanic Advisory Council, has resigned, and Alfonso Aguilar, the president of the Latino[Read More…]
