After training, men move legs independently, without stimulation Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. Five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords, according to a new study funded in part by the National[Read More…]
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Center for American Progress’ Carmel Martin on the Administration’s Executive Order Restoring Pell Grant Access to Incarcerated Students
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. The Obama administration announced on Friday that the U.S. Department of Education will launch a pilot to test the effects of restoring access to Pell Grants for incarcerated students. This measure will give a limited number of individuals at selected correctional facilities a chance to[Read More…]
Meeting Records Expose Industry’s Influence in UK’s Neonic Emergency Use Decision
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 31, 2015. New information has surfaced regarding the role of agrochemical giants Bayer and Syngenta in the United Kingdom (UK)’s recent decision to temporarily allow the use of neonicotinoid seed treatment on oilseed rape crop. A record of the meeting, involving the UK government’s expert committee on pesticides[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Tax Breaks for Oil and Gas Industry
Washington, DC– (ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2015. Yesterday, Representative Earl Blumenauer introduced H.R. 3311, the End Oil And Gas Tax Subsidies Act of 2015, legislation that would eliminate tax breaks for the oil and gas industry and will save taxpayers more than $23 billion over five years, and more than $44 billion[Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Leads Call to Administration to List Threatened African Lions Following Tragic Killing of Cecil the Lion
Cecil the lion Source: google.com Washington, DC– (ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2015. Following the tragic killing of Cecil the lion, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, and Representative Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and 48 other House Democratic members urged[Read More…]
Justice Department Releases Findings of Constitutional Violations in Juvenile Delinquency Matters by St. Louis County Family Court
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 31, 2015. Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department today announced its findings regarding the Family Court of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit of the state of Missouri, commonly known as the St. Louis County Family Court. The Justice Department found that the family court fails to provide constitutionally[Read More…]
Thirteen U.S. Soldiers Sentenced for Roles in Fraudulent Military Recruiting Bonus Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Thirteen members of the National Guard Bureau have received their sentences for their roles in wide-ranging bribery and fraud schemes that caused more than $170,000 in losses to the United States. Seven of those members were sentenced this past week in Houston. Assistant Attorney General Leslie[Read More…]
Representative Schakowsky Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Today, 50 years ago, on July 30, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in celebration of the special anniversary: “Virtually every family in America either has relied, is relying or will rely on Medicare[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Legislation Reforming Criminal Justice System
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced her cosponsorship of several pieces of legislation that will take significant steps towards reforming the criminal justice system. Duckworth is an advocate for reforming mandatory minimums in drug sentencing and increasing access to treatment. She discussed these issues in[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Statement on VA Accountability Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2015. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted for H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015. The legislation willenhance accountability at VA and build on reforms in the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 . H.R. 1994 passed the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Duckworth released the following statement: “Like[Read More…]
