Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. Today, Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision: “Over forty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decisive ruling of 7-2 in favor of women’s health and reproductive rights. This seminal Roe v. Wade ruling brought[Read More…]
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On Eve of Roe v. Wade Anniversary, Anti-Abortion Activism Not ‘Pro-Woman’
Winterberries at the U.S. Botanic Garden on Capitol Hill, December 2015. Source: AP/J. Scott Applewhite Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Today, on the eve of the 43rd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic Roe v. Wade decision—which affirmed a woman’s right to abortion—the Center for American Progress released a[Read More…]
Oregon, Colorado Move Forward in Regulating Pesticides on Marijuana
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. Last week, the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) released a list of pesticide products available for use on marijuana cultivated within the state. The list, which contains 257 pesticide products, aligns with similar product lists published by Washington State and Colorado, and raises the same concerns[Read More…]
CDC Adds Countries to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC added the following destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts: Barbados, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guadeloupe, Saint Martin, Guyana, Cape Verde, and Samoa. On January 15, CDC issued a travel alert[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: DuPage County Man Charged with Tax Fraud
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 22, 2016. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced the indictment of a Willowbrook tobacco store manager for allegedly defrauding the state out of more than $200,000 by underreporting nearly $3 million in sales. Abdullah Dahleh, 35, of Oak Lawn was charged with 45 felony counts, including one count[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Fact Sheet: Strengthening the International Response to the Global Refugee Crisis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced today in Davos, Switzerland, that the United States is seeking significant new international commitments to strengthen the international response to the global refugee crisis. This effort responds to the growing numbers and needs of refugee populations around the world,[Read More…]
Owner and Manager of Three Miami-Area Home Health Agencies Convicted in $57 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2016. The owner and manager of three Miami-area home health agencies was convicted late yesterday for his role in a health care fraud scheme that resulted in the submission of false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division,[Read More…]
Chris Farrell & Dean Milano to Perform at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present Chris Farrell and Dean Milan on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. For over 35 years, Chris Farrell has been a mainstay[Read More…]
Health Professionals Call for Revision of EPA Fracking Study
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. Citing clear evidence of water contamination linked to fracking, more than 100 doctors, nurses and other medical professionals said today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency should revise the conclusion of its landmark study on the controversial drilling technique. The comments from the health professionals came at[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Statement on Pension Reform Legislation, Jan. 21, 2016
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2016. The following statement can be attributed to Lance Trover, communications director for the Governor’s Office: “Administration lawyers have spent weeks negotiating the best possible pension reform language with members of Senator Cullerton’s staff. “Central to the Cullerton model is that future salary increases are part[Read More…]
