Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016 – 11:51 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a pleasure to host President Park of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Abe of Japan, two of our closest allies in Asia, two of my closest friends and collaborators on the international stage. We are[Read More…]
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FDA Reaffirms Safety of Mifepristone, Approves New Label for Medication Abortion
New Label Mirrors Planned Parenthood’s Existing Protocols; New Label Means that Medication Abortion Can Once Again be Provided According to Evidence Based Medicine in All 50 States WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new label for Mifeprex (mifepristone), one of the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches Citywide Task Force to Reduce Homelessness Citywide
Task Force to focus on coordination of homeless services across all agencies to improve delivery and reduce homelessness of youth and families CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the launch of a citywide task force dedicated to addressing and reducing homelessness in Chicago. The Task Force to Reduce[Read More…]
2016 Trail Workdays at Thorn Creek Woods Begin April 9
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2016. Workdays are a fun way to give back to Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve! Join the Thorn Creek Trail Work crew in building and repairing boardwalks and maintaining the trails throughout the preserve. Trail Workday is Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and is for[Read More…]
Spring 2016 Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Source: http://www.tcwoods.org Photo by: StacyPisani035.jpg Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 31, 2016. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks[Read More…]
Earth Day at Thorn Creek Nature Center: Frogs and Toads and Salamanders
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- What kinds of frogs and toads and salamanders live in Thorn Creek Woods? How can you tell the differences? Where can you find them? And what sounds do they make? “Come find out, get your Calling Frog and Toad Calendar, and make a toad house and a[Read More…]
CDC Estimates 1 in 68 School-aged Children have Autism; No Change from Previous Estimate
Too soon to say whether autism prevalence stabilizing Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSFP)–March 31, 2016. An estimated 1 in 68 (14.6 per 1,000) school-aged children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a CDC report published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summary. This report shows[Read More…]
National Organization for Women: Donald Trump’s Gaffe was Off Message, but Accurate
Washington, DC -(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. Statement of NOW President Terrry O’Neill : It’s said that the true definition of a political “gaffe” is when a politician accidentally reveals something truthful about what is going on in his or her head, and Donald Trump’s latest comments about punishing women for having abortions[Read More…]
Justice Department Warns Public to Beware of Fraudulent Tax Return Preparers and Tax Scheme Promoters, Urges Taxpayers to Pay Federal Income Taxes on Time and in Full
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- With tax season in full swing, the Justice Department urged the public today to avoid dishonest tax-return preparers who fleece their customers and illegally drain the U.S. Treasury. Noting that every taxpayer is ultimately responsible for the contents of his or her own return, Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline[Read More…]
Three Sets of Father and Son Among More Than 15 Defendants Charged with Dealing Cocaine and Heroin in Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2016. More than 15 defendants, including three fathers and their sons, are facing federal or state drug charges for their alleged roles in dealing wholesale amounts of heroin and cocaine in Chicago and surrounding suburbs, authorities announced today. During the course of the investigation, dubbed “Operation Chicago[Read More…]
