WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with a Rockford, Illinois landlord to resolve a claim he failed to inform tenants, some[Read More…]
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Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Nov. 23, 2015
DEARBORN, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015 – Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America[Read More…]
FDA Approves Portrazza to Treat Advanced Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Portrazza (necitumumab) in combination with two forms of chemotherapy to treat patients with advanced (metastatic) squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not previously received medication specifically for treating their advanced lung cancer. Lung cancer is[Read More…]
Quebec to Restrict ‘High Risk’ Pesticides to Protect Pollinators and Public Health
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015. The Canadian province of Quebec has announced plans for a major overhaul of its pesticide laws in order to protect pollinators, public health and the wider environment. Canadian provinces, particularly Quebec and Ontario, have long led the way in crafting common sense pesticide legislation that responds[Read More…]
Costco, Red Lobster Will Not Sell GMO Salmon
Coalition demands labeling in wake of FDA approval WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. On the heels of FDA’s approval of GMO salmon, the third largest retailer in the U.S., Costco Wholesale (COST), has made a public commitment to not sell GMO salmon. Friends of the Earth and a coalition of[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Apprenticeship Roundtable to Foster Employment
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted an Apprenticeship Roundtable aimed at better promoting training and internship opportunities for in-demand jobs in manufacturing and the trades. The roundtable brought together manufacturers, colleges and workforce development experts to create ways to increase enrollment in training programs, align programs to meet employer[Read More…]
The Police Execution of Laquan McDonald
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015 By: Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression On October 20, 2014, 17 year old Laquan McDonald was murdered (shot 16 times) by Chicago police officer Craig Van Dyke. A police car dashboard camera video-recorded the shooting. After Chicago city officials saw the[Read More…]
ACLU and Maine Health Care Providers File Lawsuit to Restore Abortion Coverage for Poor Women
Denying Abortion Coverage Through MaineCare Violates Maine Constitution Portland, Maine –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Maine, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today filed a lawsuit seeking to restore abortion coverage for women who qualify for MaineCare. Current Maine Department of Health and Human Services policy bans[Read More…]
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions in Wisconsin
Decision Comes as the Supreme Court Grants Review of Similar Texas Law MADISON, Wis. —(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Marking an important victory for Wisconsin women, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit today rejected the state’s efforts to reinstate an unconstitutional restriction on access to abortion. This comes just over a week[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Before Meeting, Nov. 24, 2015
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015 PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU: Good morning, John. I’d like to welcome you again to Jerusalem. You are a friend in our common effort to restore stability, security, and peace. There can be no peace when we have an onslaught of terror – not here, not anywhere else in[Read More…]
