Suffering displacement, injury and even death, children continue to bear unacceptable consequences of the recent escalation of violence between Israel and Gaza. Photo: UNICEF/NYHQ2014-1012/D’Aki GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–10 August 2015 – A United Nations human rights committee has completed its annual evaluation of the situation affecting millions of people living in the Occupied[Read More…]
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Energy Department Reports Highlight Trends of Growing U.S. Wind Energy Industry
New Installations Usher in Lowest Wind Energy Prices to Date Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. According to two reports released today by the Energy Department, the U.S. wind energy industry continued growing at an impressive rate in 2014, further solidifying America’s position as a global leader in wind energy. Wind[Read More…]
Oregon Sets August 15 as Native Bee Conservation Awareness Day
Photo of bumblebee by Cole Keister. Source: www.beyondtoxics.org Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. Last week, Governor Kate Brown of Oregon announced that this upcoming Saturday, August 15, 2015, will be Oregon Native Bees Conservation Awareness Day, following requests from concerned residents and Beyond Toxics, an Oregon based environmental organization. The awareness[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, Aug. 9, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2015 The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Master Sgt. Peter A. McKenna Jr., 35, of Bristol, Rhode Island, died Aug. 8, in Kabul, Afghanistan, of wounds when he was attacked by enemy small arms fire. McKenna[Read More…]
Former New Jersey Resident Charged with Conspiracy and Attempt to Provide Material Support To ISIL
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2015. A former resident of Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested this morning for allegedly conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), a designated foreign terrorist organization. The announcement was made by Assistant Attorney General for National[Read More…]
City of Chicago partners with mRelief to Help Parents Determine Eligibility for Early Childhood Programs
In partnership with Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Early Learning Portal, 1871-based mRelief launches Early Learning Finder to help low-income parents navigate Chicago’s 700+ early learning sites. CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. On August 8, 2015 mRelief will launch the Early Learning Finder that helps parents determine eligibility for early childhood[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 10, 2015
Tickets are available for the August 22 fundraiser at Balmoral Park Racetrack benefitting the Park Forest Health Department. (Photo: Balmoral Park) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2015. One of the things I miss about the south suburbs is enjoying an evening with my friends watching the harness racing at Balmoral Park[Read More…]
Blue Square Market Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Kaboom Action Strips and Lida Daidaihua
North Huntingdon, PA –(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2015. Blue Square Market Inc. of North Huntingdon, PA, is recalling “Kaboom Actions Strip 12 Pack” and LiDa DaiDaiHua to the user level after FDA analysis revealed the products contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients. Kaboom was found to contain sulfoaildenafil and LiDa DaiDaiHua was found[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Reaffirming Our Commitment to Protecting the Right to Vote
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2015 Hi, everybody. The right to vote is one of the most fundamental rights of any democracy. Yet for too long, too many of our fellow citizens were denied that right, simply because of the color of their skin. Fifty years ago this week, President Lyndon Johnson[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Refers P. Mills, LLC, to Attorney General for Enforcement
Agency Alleges Improper Removal of Asbestos Containing Material SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director Lisa Bonnett has referred an enforcement action to the Illinois Attorney General’s office against P. Mills, LLC, for causing, threatening or allowing the discharge or emission of asbestos fibers into the environment so[Read More…]
