Lack of federal research funding has led to $1.5 trillion investment deficit WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. With a decline in federal biomedical and scientific research threatening our global competitiveness, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced an amendment to the FY2016 budget to preserve America’s standing as a leader in[Read More…]
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Senator Durbin Meets With BNSF Chairman To Discuss Railway’s Crude Oil By Rail Operations Following Galena Train Derailment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Following the derailment of a BNSF Railway train carrying crude oil near Galena, Illinois, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met yesterday with BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matt Rose to receive an update on the accident and to discuss the rail company’s crude oil by rail operations.[Read More…]
Governors State and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago to Sign Advocacy Agreement for Sexual Assault Prevention, Education and Training
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Leaders of Governors State University and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago will sign a “Memo of Understanding” (MOU) to provide advocacy, training and education services regarding sexual assault. The document will be signed during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) kickoff program at Governors State Tuesday, March[Read More…]
Some Good, Some Bad in Obama Administration Plan to Protect Antibiotics
Plan fails to adequately address growing public health threat CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Tomorrow the National Task Force for Combating Resistant Bacteria will release a five-year action plan to tackle the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. While the plan will take several important steps necessary to control the spread of antibiotic-resistant[Read More…]
Freedom From Religion Foundation Slams Five More Universities with Basketball Team Chaplains, Wichita State Investigation
WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, has sent letters to five more public universities that inappropriately employ religious leaders for their basketball teams. The letters follow yesterday’s letter and records request to Wichita State University. WSU informed FFRF today that it was investigating the[Read More…]
New Model for Predicting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Worldwide
Boston, MA —(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. Researchers have developed the first global model for predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The model—developed by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Imperial College London, and colleagues—will be of particular help to public health professionals, clinicians, and patients in developing countries for prevention of[Read More…]
Black Hole WInds Pull the Plug on Star Formation
Black-hole wind sweeping away galactic gas EU–(ENEWSPF)–26 March 2015. Astronomers using ESA’s Herschel space observatory have found that the winds blowing from a huge black hole are sweeping away its host galaxy’s reservoir of raw star-building material. Found at the hearts of most galaxies, supermassive black holes are extremely dense[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $5 Million In Funding Available To Chicago Small Businesses
Expanded Small Business Opportunity Centers Program Will Allow More Neighborhood Small Business Owners Access Capital CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel yesterday announced new partnerships that will help small business owners in neighborhoods throughout Chicago access needed capital. Following a successful pilot, the Small Business Opportunity Center Program (formerly Capital[Read More…]
GM Recalls 50,236 Volt Vehicles, March 26, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015 SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Volt vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, to June 26, 2013. If the driver exits the vehicle without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine will automatically start[Read More…]
Linon Home Décor Products Recalls Foldable Wood Patio Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015 Linon Home Décor Foldable Patio Chair Recall Summary Name of product: Outdoor Wood Bistro Sets Hazard: The chair can unexpectedly tip over when a consumer sits on the edge of the seat, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: Linon Home Décor Products[Read More…]
