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Few Teens Use the Most Effective Types of Birth Control

Improving access and education will further reduce teen pregnancy Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 9,2015.  Teen births continue to decline in the U.S., but still more than 273,000 infants were born to teens ages 15 to 19 in 2013. Childbearing during the teen years can carry health, economic, and social costs[Read More…]

Mojave Desert Snail Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection

Rare Snail Unique to California’s Kern County Threatened by Golden Queen Mine Mohave shoulderband photo by Lance Gilbertson BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2015.  In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that California’s Mohave shoulderband snail may warrant protection under[Read More…]

Western Pond Turtle Moves Toward Endangered Species Act Protection

Turtle Battling Steep Declines in California, Oregon, Washington Western pond turtle photo courtesy California Department of Water Resources. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2015.  In response to a 2012 petition by the Center for Biological Diversity and several renowned scientists and herpetologists, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that Endangered[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan: DHS Worker Arraigned on Charges of Theft, Official Misconduct

Chicago — (ENEWSPF)—April 8, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that an Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) caseworker was arraigned on charges of theft and official misconduct for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in assistance for needy families. Tarcia Watkins, 46, of South Holland, pleaded not guilty today in[Read More…]

GSU Student Campaign Against Higher Ed Budget Cuts Heads to Springfield

#SaveOurEducation University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2015. With the threat of serious budget cuts to Illinois higher education looming, the Governors State University Student Senate has started a campaign entitled #SaveOurEducation to tell government officials about the university’s positive contributions to the state and to voice their opposition to the proposed[Read More…]

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