Consumers demand Pop Secret and Pop Weaver stop using neonicotinoid-coated corn seeds WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015—Center for Food Safety today launched a new campaign asking Pop Secret and Pop Weaver, two of the largest popcorn companies in the country, to source their popcorn from seeds that are free of neonicotinoid[Read More…]
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New Report Reveals Broken Animal Drug Safety Review System
Limited public information, incomplete analysis and fragmented system jeopardize public and animal health Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015. Today, Center for Food Safety released a new report, “America’s Secret Animal Drug Problem: How lack of transparency is endangering human health and animal welfare.” The comprehensive report surveys the current available safety[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015 – 11:04 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last December — more than 13 years after our nation was attacked by al Qaeda on 9/11 — America’s combat mission in Afghanistan came to a responsible end. That milestone was achieved thanks to the courage and the[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Finalizes Rule to Improve Information About Access to Credit in the Mortgage Market
Bureau Takes Steps to Simplify the Reporting Process for Financial Institutions WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to improve information reported about the residential mortgage market. The rule will shed more light on consumers’ access to mortgage credit by updating the[Read More…]
At the University of Chicago, a Coalition of Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Adjunct Professors Demand Union Rights and a Living Wage
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2015. A coalition of undergraduates, graduate students, and adjunct professors will assemble on Friday, October 16 at 3 p.m. at the University of Chicago administration office, 5801 S. Ellis Ave. (quadrangle side of Levi Hall) to demand a living wage of at least $15 an hour for all[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Oct. 10, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending October 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 255,000, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 263,000 to 262,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
United States and the State of Alaska Opt Not to Recover Additional Damages from Exxon Mobil Under Reopener Provision of 1991 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Settlement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2015. The Department of Justice and the Alaska Department of Law announced that they are bringing to a close the federal and state judicial actions against ExxonMobil Corporation and its corporate predecessors regarding the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The Prince William Sound, Alaska, harlequin ducks and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Oct. 14, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015 – 12:52 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. I do not have anything at the top of today’s briefing, so we can go straight to your questions. Kevin, would you like to start? Q Sure. Israel’s Prime Minister,[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Accepts Endorsement of International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
NEVADA—(ENEWSPF)—October 14, 2015. On Wednesday, Hillary Clinton attended a press conference at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 15 Training center in Henderson, Nevada and proudly accepted the endorsement of the IUPAT. At the event, which followed her successful appearance in the first Democratic Debate, Clinton thanked the[Read More…]
Park Forest’s Safe Halloween Events to Include Haunted House, Costume Contest, and More
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 14, 2015. Park Forest’s popular Safe Halloween is back! Several events are planned over a two-day period, including a haunted house, a costume contest, and more! Click on the link below for the full schedule of events happening in DownTown Park Forest. Trick-or-treating hours in Park Forest[Read More…]
