Senators call for investigation into companies that manufacture products containing synthetic stimulant routinely advertised as a “natural botanical” WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate manufacturers of dietary supplements containing “acacia rigidula”[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Statement On Removal Of Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after President Obama announced that the United States would remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism: “After careful review by the State Department, the removal of Cuba from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list is[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Honors World War II Veteran with Service Medals
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday presented Chicago resident Joe Hoppe, a World War II veteran, with five medals he earned for his service in the Navy at Autumn Green Senior Living Center. When Durbin met Hoppe at a seniors’ forum last year, he learned the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of April 13, 2015
John Ostenburg was handily re-elected mayor on April 7, 2015. (Photo: Rich Whitehead) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2015. Spring is here and it’s time to clean off all the remains of winter past. Park Forest’s first street sweeping of the year will take place on Monday, April 13 through Friday, April[Read More…]
Interior Department Releases Proposed Well Control Regulations to Ensure Safe and Responsible Offshore Oil and Gas Development
Result of extensive consultation, evaluation after Deepwater Horizon WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2015. In response to the findings of investigations into the Deepwater Horizon tragedy, and following a thorough evaluation of recommendations from industry groups, equipment manufacturers, federal agencies, academia and environmental organizations, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell yesterday announced[Read More…]
Dangerous Abortion Restriction Signed by Oklahoma Governor
Similar bill was signed into law in Kansas, as part of broader agenda to ban abortion New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. A bill targeting one of the safest and most common methods of abortion — which could restrict access to abortion for many women after 13 weeks in pregnancy[Read More…]
Rosetta and Philae Find Comet Not Magnetised
Rosetta and Philae investigate magnetic properties of Comet 67P/C-G EU–(ENEWSPF)–14 April 2015. Measurements made by Rosetta and Philae during the probe’s multiple landings on Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko show that the comet’s nucleus is not magnetised. Studying the properties of a comet can provide clues to the role that magnetic fields played[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches Second Term Transition Committee
Robust Public Process and Community Input Key Components to Transition; Sarah Pang to Serve as Transition Chair CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today launched a transition committee tasked with engaging residents on a series of key issues and building on the agenda outlined during his campaign. The transition committee’s[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Aldermen, and Representatives of Burge Victims Announce Reparations Package to Bring Closure to Dark Chapter of City’s History
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 14, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Howard Brookins (21st), Chairman of the City Council Black Caucus, Alderman Joe Moore (49th), Alderman Joe Moreno (1st), and representatives of a number of victims of disgraced former police commander Jon Burge today announced a sweeping reparations package for the individuals Burge abused[Read More…]
San Pedro Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses and Foundations Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 14, 2015 Mattress with federal tag sewn at the foot Recall Summary Name of product: Mattresses and Mattresses with Foundations Hazard: The mattresses and foundations fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: View Details Repair Consumer Contact: Call San Pedro Manufacturing[Read More…]
