SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. Scientists, including leading atrazine researcher Dr. Tyrone Hayes, called on California officials today to adopt a more stringent labeling requirement that would make it harder for products containing unsafe levels of atrazine — a harmful pesticide banned in Europe — to escape having to be labeled[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Updates Burundi Travel Warning, Dec. 14, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Burundi and recommends that U.S. citizens currently in Burundi depart as soon as it is feasible to do so. As a result of continuing violence, the Department of State ordered the departure of dependents of[Read More…]
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection, Ensure Retailers Can Track Sources of Ground Meats
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a new measure that will improve the agency’s ability to determine the source of foodborne illnesses linked to ground beef, stopping foodborne illness outbreaks sooner when they occur. Based on lessons learned[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 13, 2015
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 13, 2015. The Park Forest Police Department is proud to again be taking part in a toy drive to benefit needy children this holiday season through the Toys for Tots charity. Interested residents should drop off their unwrapped gifts at the Park Forest Police Department before December[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015 – 5:30 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: In my first inaugural address, I committed this country to the tireless task of combating climate change and protecting this planet for future generations. Two weeks ago, in Paris, I said before the world that we needed a strong global[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at COP21 Plenary, Dec. 12, 2015
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015. SECRETARY KERRY: Monsieur le President Hollande, Mr. Secretary-General, and my friend, Laurent Fabius, president of COP, let me begin by simply saying: Laurent, you have done a superb job, as everybody has said, exercising critical multilateral stewardship here, and everybody is very grateful for your leadership.[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Statement on the Paris Climate Change Agreement
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the below statement following the conclusion of an international climate agreement at the 21st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The agreement solidifies greenhouse gas pollution reduction targets from more than 180 countries accounting for more than[Read More…]
COP21: UN Chief Hails New Climate Change Agreement as ‘Monumental Triumph’
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right), French Foreign Minister and COP21 President, Laurent Fabius (centre), and French President Franois Hollande (left) at the UN climate change conference in Paris. 12 December 2015. Photo Credit: UNFCCC PARIS–(ENEWSPF)–12 December 2015 – Following the adoption of the new Paris Agreement on climate change, United[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Standing Strong in the Face of Terrorism
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2015. Hello, everybody. This week, Americans across our country have shown what it means to be strong in the face of terrorism. In San Bernardino, even as the community continues to grieve, people are refusing to be ruled by fear. Across the county, dedicated public servants are[Read More…]
Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill on Former Police Officer Daniel Holtzclaw’s Conviction of Sexually Assaulting Women While He Patrolled
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 11, 2015. Daniel Holtzclaw was found guilty of rape in Oklahoma, but rape culture is still being let off the hook. The former Oklahoma City police officer was accused of sexually assaulting thirteen African American women in the neighborhood he patrolled. Like so many other predators, Holtzclaw[Read More…]
