Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016. U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced several new actions the department is taking to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic. The actions include expanding access to buprenorphine, a medication to treat opioid use disorder, a proposal to eliminate any potential financial[Read More…]
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NIH Launches Largest-ever Study of Breast Cancer Genetics in Black Women
Findings could inform breast cancer disparities Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. The largest study ever to investigate how genetic and biological factors contribute to breast cancer risk among black women launched yesterday. This collaborative research project will identify genetic factors that may underlie breast cancer disparities. The effort is funded by[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending July 2, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending July 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 254,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 2,000 from 268,000 to 270,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth Analysis: Leased Fossil Fuels on Public Lands, Oceans Will Be Producing Decades Beyond Paris Climate Targets
Study supports the calls on President Obama to ‘Keep It in the Ground’ WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. A new analysis finds that coal, oil and gas already under lease on public lands and oceans in the United States will last far beyond the point scientists predict the world will[Read More…]
Over 70 Groups Urge Rep. Chaffetz to Cancel Hearing on Anti-LGBT Legislation Scheduled a Month After Orlando Shooting
WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016. The American Civil Liberties Union and over 70 national, state and local groups sent a letter today to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) urging him to cancel a hearing on a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded discrimination against LGBT people, women, and others. Chaffetz, chairman of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, July 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016 – 1:34 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Quiet a day. (Laughter.) MR. EARNEST: You know, just a day at the office. I do not have any announcements at the top, so we can go straight to questions. I assume there are a[Read More…]
Hillary for America Unveils Plan to Ensure Small Businesses Get Paid, Not Stiffed By Bad Actors in Big Business
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–July 7, 2016. Hillary Clinton has a new plan to strengthen small businesses by cracking down on bad business actors whose fraudulent business practices jeopardize small businesses and their workers. Hillary Clinton’s plan proposes giving small businesses recourse to fight back against unscrupulous big business practices that stiff small[Read More…]
‘Death to the Klan,’ 39 Shots, 1979, North Carolina: Listen
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski This is where it goes, that raw hatred that Donald Trump is spewing. This is where it goes. This is how it went. Saturday, November 3, 1979. From the podcast Criminal, episode 43, broadcast May 20, 2016: In 1979, a group of labor organizers protested outside a[Read More…]
Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Recalled by 10 Firms Due to Fire Hazard
Recalled hoverboard Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding. Remedy: View Details Repair Refund Replace Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact the recalling companies through[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald on the Commission on Care Report
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2016. Today, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald released the following statement on the Commission on Care final report. The report is available here. “On behalf of the Nation’s 22 million Veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs, I thank the members of the Commission[Read More…]
