UNHCR is distributing essential items to help displaced families cope with the scorching summer heat in Iraq. Photo: UNHCR Iraq GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–8 June 2015 – Crisis-torn Iraq, one of the world’s most severe emergencies, is on the verge of collapse because of a lack of funding could force the closure of[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin: Monsanto’s Corporate Inversion Would Cost U.S. Taxpayers Hundreds of Millions Each Year; Could Easily Be Stopped with Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after Syngenta AG released documents showing that Monsanto intends to move its corporate headquarters overseas as part of its proposed acquisition of Syngenta, but only on paper, in order to avoid paying U.S. taxes –[Read More…]
Durbin, Dart: Law Enforcement Agencies Should Trace All Crime Guns
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2015. To help crack down on gun violence and gun trafficking, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart today called on law enforcement agencies to take full advantage of federal crime gun tracing resources, one of the most powerful crime fighting tools available[Read More…]
Chicago Immigrants Denounce City Complicity in Deportations
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2015. Group begins campaign for accountability, points to the disproportionate placement of DUI checkpoints in Latino communities as anti-immigrant and contrary to the city of Chicago’s commitment to be a Sanctuary city for immigrants. Although it calls itself immigrant-friendly, the city of Chicago actively aids and abets deportations[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of June 8, 2015
A tire swing at Winnebago Park. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 8, 2015. Park Forest’s 2015 Main Street Nights Concert series begins on Wednesday, February 10th. The 2015 series will take place every Wednesday evening through July 29th on the Village Green in DownTown Park Forest. Main Street Nights not[Read More…]
On World Day, UN Urges Global Resolve to ‘Appreciate, Protect and Restore’ Earth’s Oceans
UNDP-GEF report says as little as $5 billion in public funds could catalyse action and financial flows to reverse ocean degradation. Photo: UNDP/A. Chetvergov NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 June 2015 – Although the world’s oceans are vast, their capacity to withstand damage caused by human activity is limited, compromising their critical contribution[Read More…]
Health Disparities in U.S. Still Persist According to Report
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2015. According to a special June issue of the American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) , released last week, significant disparities in the burden of disease and illness experienced by different groups persist. The articles highlight the need for greater understanding of the relationship between social, cultural,[Read More…]
G-7 Leaders’ Declaration, June 8, 2015
Schloss Elmau, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–June 8, 2015 We, the leaders of the G7, met in Elmau for our annual Summit on 7 and 8 June 2015. Guided by our shared values and principles, we are determined to work closely together to meet the complex international economic and political challenges of our times.[Read More…]
GM Recalls 14,838 Vehicles, June 7, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in[Read More…]
GM Recalls 437,045 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles, June 7, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 7, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured April 8, 2010, to October 11, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the flexible steel cables that connect the seat belts to the vehicle at the outside of the driver seat and[Read More…]
