Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 By: Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin In less than 100 days, Americans will go to the polls to elect the 45th president of the United States. As a proud Marine and an even prouder American, I would like to offer a few thoughts on one of[Read More…]
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National ALS Registry Releases Updated Prevalence Estimates
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s (ATSDR) National ALS Registry today released its second report on the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) in the United States for the years 2012 and 2013. The report shows the Registry[Read More…]
Some Racial, Ethnic Groups Continue Smoking Cigarettes at Higher Rates
Substantial disparities found among American Indians/Alaska Natives, Korean and Puerto Rican Americans Major disparities in adult cigarette smoking exist among and within racial and ethnic groups. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. Despite a significant decline in overall adult cigarette smoking since 1964, disparities in cigarette smoking remain among racial[Read More…]
South Side Leaders Welcome Obama Presidential Center Site Selection (Video)
Obama Foundation and local officials join community leaders at an Aug. 3 news conference outside the Museum of Science and Industry to discuss the Obama Presidential Center’s site. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 By Jeremy Manier The Barack Obama Foundation brought together area leaders on Aug. 3 to[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Joins Pennsylvania Leaders to Kick Off Innovative Reclamation Project to Help Revitalize Coal Country
Western Pennsylvania community launches mine clean up under pilot program inspired by President Obama’s POWER + Plan EHRENFELD, PA –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneider and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Director Joe[Read More…]
VA Releases Report on Nation’s Largest Analysis of Veteran Suicide
More than 55 Million Veterans’ Records Reviewed From 1979 to 2014 From Every State in the Nation WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) yesterday released its findings from the nation’s most comprehensive analysis of Veteran suicide rates in the United States in which VA examined more[Read More…]
UN Agency Welcomes ‘Landmark Step’ by North and Central American Countries to Protect Refugees
As people continue to flee violence in the northern triangle of Central America – Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador – UNHCR is supporting asylum-seekers find safety at a series of shelters, including the Tres Angeles Shelter, pictured here, in southern Mexico. Photo: UNHCR/Sebastian Rich GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 August 2016 – The United[Read More…]
Mars Petcare Settles False Advertising Charges Related to Its Eukanuba Dog Food
Company’s Ads Claimed the Brand Could Increase Dogs’ Lifespan by 30 Percent or More Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. Mars Petcare U.S., Inc., has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it falsely advertised the health benefits of its Eukanuba brand dog food. Specifically, the FTC alleges that the company[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Commits to Mobilizing Millions of Women in 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2016. Statement by AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Liz Shuler on the AFL-CIO Executive Council’s Working Women Economic Agenda: Women make up more than half of the U.S. electorate, and we vote at higher rates than men. From now until November, the AFL-CIO will be talking to women voters[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Final Pension Funding Solution Reached In Partnership With Union Leaders For Municipal Employees’ Annuity And Benefit Fund
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