Senator says House-passed legislation would hurt asbestos victims and slow down asbestos claims process WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. At a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that legislation – the Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act – passed by the House of[Read More…]
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With Bipartisan Congressional Coalition, Congresswoman Duckworth Stands Up For America’s Steel and Iron Industries
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2016. In a letter sent to President Obama this morning, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 U.S. Representatives in standing up for our nation’s iron mining and steel industries. The letter called on the President to explore every option to ensure the survival[Read More…]
AARP and AARP Foundation Kick Off ‘29 Days of Action’ to Fight Senior Hunger
Senior Hunger Month-29 Days of Action — Paul Bradbury/Getty Images Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. AARP and AARP Foundation are teaming up this February to urge people to take action against senior hunger. Throughout the month, ‘29 Days of Action’ (www.aarp.org/29DaysofAction) will encourage people to take simple actions to help[Read More…]
Dr. Califf, FDA Top Officials Call for Sweeping Review of Agency Opioids Policies
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. In response to the opioid abuse epidemic, today Dr. Robert Califf, the FDA’s Deputy Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco, along with other FDA leaders, called for a far-reaching action plan to reassess the agency’s approach to opioid medications. The plan will focus on policies[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Agrees with Secretary Powell, Urges Release of Personal Emails That Have Been Wrongly Deemed ‘Classified’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. According to a new report Thursday, the State Department Inspector General has determined that work-related emails sent on personal accounts belonging to former Secretary of State Colin Powell and to senior aides to former Secretary Condoleezza Rice contain classified national security information. This conclusion — which was[Read More…]
Dollar General Recalls Construction Truck Toy Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Dollar General remote control toy excavator Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Toy trucks Hazard: The toy truck’s remote control can short circuit, causing it to overheat and posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Dollar General at 800-678-9258 from 8 a.m. to[Read More…]
CE North America Recalls Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
KUL Fan Heater Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: KUL Fan Heaters Hazard: The fan heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: CE North America toll-free at 844-645-3208 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected][Read More…]
Routine Antibiotics Should Be Reconsidered for Malnourished Children
Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. A new study suggests that the current recommendation to treat severely malnourished children with routine antibiotics does not increase the likelihood of nutritional recovery in uncomplicated cases. Given this finding, the study’s authors say that routinely using antibiotics may not be necessary or beneficial for[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School Participates in University of Michigan Model UN Conference
RICHTON PARK, ILL.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016– “A memorable experience.” “Helped sharpen debate and public speaking skills.” “Learned about conflict resolution and myself.” These were some of the reviews a group of 23 social studies Southland College Prep juniors gave to the 29th Model United Nations Conference where they joined more than[Read More…]
Federal Agencies Announce Proposal Creating U.S. Seafood Traceability Program
Proposal is a major step forward in combating illegal fishing and seafood fraud Seafood in open air market. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, the National Ocean Council Committee to Combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Seafood Fraud announced its proposal for creating a U.S. seafood traceability program[Read More…]
