Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after a report was released following a months-long investigation by Democratic Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee highlighting how far the NFL went to hide the truth about brain injuries in football: “The National Football League[Read More…]
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High-Ranking Gang Members Among Several Defendants Arrested for Dealing Narcotics and Guns on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Several suspects, including high-ranking members of a Chicago street gang, are facing drug or gun charges for their alleged roles in dealing narcotics and firearms on the city’s South Side. The investigation, dubbed “Operation Cornerstone,” spanned more than two years and included seizures of distribution quantities[Read More…]
Ohio Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Bringing Minors to Chicago from Iowa to Engage in Prostitution
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. An Ohio man was sentenced today to 22 years in federal prison for his role in a sex trafficking ring involving minor girls who were brought to Chicago from Iowa to engage in prostitution. WILLIE WOODS, 46, of Toledo, Ohio, helped transport the minor girls from[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Launch 4th Summer Season of Night Out in the Parks
More Movies, Performances & Fun in Parks throughout all of Chicago’s 77 communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District Superintendent and CEO Michael Kelly, local arts organizations, performers and community members today announced the fourth summer of Night Out in the Parks at La Follette Park. The[Read More…]
With Many Plant and Animal Species ‘Hanging on by a Thread,’ UN Urges Action to Tackle Wildlife Crime
Wildlife. Credit: UNODC NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 May 2016 – The poaching and illegal trade of thousands of species across the globe present real environmental dangers and undermine the rule of law, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said today, urging shared responsibility among the international community in tackling[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez Tells Natural Resources Committee He Cannot Support PROMESA Bill on Puerto Rico
“If the genuine needs of Puerto Ricans are subjugated to the artificial privileges of wealthy speculators in the United States, this is not a bill I can support.” Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. On Tuesday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) told his colleagues that he would not support the Puerto Rico[Read More…]
Statement from VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald Re: Veterans’ Satisfaction with Care Received from VA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. On Monday, I made some remarks on how we’re working to improve Veterans’ satisfaction with the care they receive from VA. It was never my intention to suggest that I don’t take our mission of serving Veterans very seriously. In fact, improving access to care is[Read More…]
NARAL Stands With House Democrats’ Call to Disband Select Panel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. NARAL Pro-Choice America is proud to stand with House Democrats today as they call on Speaker Paul Ryan to disband the Select Panel. Since its inception, the Select Panel has been conducting a taxpayer funded witch hunt that has not only wasted government time and money, but also[Read More…]
Exposure to Common Flame Retardant Chemicals May Increase Thyroid Problems in Women
Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. Women with elevated levels of common types of flame retardant chemicals in their blood may be at a higher risk for thyroid disease—and the risk may be significantly higher among post-menopausal women, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of[Read More…]
Audubon Scientists Uncover One-third of Wintering Bird Populations Declined Since 1966
New Hierarchical Models Facilitate Compelling Analysis of Century Old Citizen Science Data Wood Thrush. Photo: Kathy Johnston/Audubon Photography Awards NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2016. A new study by the National Audubon Society reveals previously unknown population trends in 551 North American wintering bird species. A paper published today in Ecosphere, shows[Read More…]
