Photo: ITU NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 February 2015 – The United States Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) decision to establish new regulations protecting so-called net neutrality, or the equal treatment of all Internet traffic, is “a real victory” for freedom of expression and access to information, a United Nations human rights expert said[Read More…]
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Global Hypertension Treatment Will Save Millions of Lives
Standardized approaches necessary to expand treatment access worldwide Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. In just 10 years, 10 million heart attacks and strokes could be averted worldwide by treating just half the people with uncontrolled hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, suggests CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., and colleagues[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on Gov. Scott Walker Comments Comparing Workers to Terrorists
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Governor Walker’s statement comparing workers and terrorists is revolting. It is clear that Governor Walker’s judgment is impaired, and that he is not qualified for the Presidency. I call on Governor Walker to personally and immediately retract his statement, and apologize sincerely to the millions of[Read More…]
Father Theodore Hesburgh of Notre Dame Dies at Age 97
The Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987. (University of Notre Dame photo) INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and[Read More…]
Smartphone Food Labeling? Not a Smart or Fair Way to Label GE Foods
Vilsack Continues to Push Smartphones as Solution to GE Labeling Demand Despite Obvious Shortcomings Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has revived his inadequate suggestion that consumer demand for labeling should be solved with voluntary use of bar code technology on smartphones. Vilsack introduced the[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Introducing the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. Today, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce Manufacturing and Trade, joined with Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone and eight other members of the Committee to introduce the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act. The bill takes the lessons[Read More…]
Statement from DePaul University President on the Death of Rev. Theodore Hesburgh
The Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., president of the University of Notre Dame from 1952 to 1987, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, and one of the nation’s most influential figures in higher education, the Catholic Church, and national and international affairs, died at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 26[Read More…]
Liberia-U.S. Clinical Research Partnership Opens Trial to Test Ebola Treatments
Initial study will evaluate experimental drug cocktail ZMapp Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. In partnership with the Liberian government, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) today launched a clinical trial to obtain safety and efficacy data on the investigational drug ZMapp as a treatment for Ebola virus disease.[Read More…]
NIH Announces $41.5 Million in Funding for the Human Placenta Project
Better understanding of the placenta promises to improve the health of mothers and children Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. The National Institutes of Health has dedicated $41.5 million for an initiative to understand and monitor the development of the human placenta during pregnancy. The funding will support the development of new[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Applauds Introduction of LEAP Act to Encourage Apprenticeship Programs
Washington D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. Following Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)’s introduction of the Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs Act, or LEAP Act—which would create a tax credit for businesses that have apprenticeships programs—CAP President Neera Tanden released the following statement: Apprenticeships offer businesses the opportunity to[Read More…]
