Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 2, 2015. A study led by a Rutgers University research team finds that the commonly used pesticide deltamethrin increases the risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adding to a mounting body of scientific research linking pesticide exposure to the disorder. Rutgers scientists, along with colleagues[Read More…]
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Community Groups and Elected Officials Come Together to Sponsor Forum on New York’s Medical Marijuana Program
Forum Will Address Concerns with Proposed Regulations, Including Access for Low Income Patients New York –(ENEWSPF)—January 2, 2015. On Tuesday, February 3rd, patients, community members, providers and elected officials will join together to discuss New York’s medical marijuana law and provide community feedback on the State’s recently introduced draft regulations[Read More…]
Illinois PIRG: President’s Budget a Starting Point to Save Antibiotics
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 2, 2015. Illinois PIRG Statement on President Obama Proposed Budget: President Obama’sbudget proposes doubling the federal budget to combat antibiotic resistance. This is exciting, especially given that medical experts – from the World Health Organization to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – warn that antibiotics are rapidly[Read More…]
School District 227 to Offer Workshop for Parents on February 3
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2015. School District 227 will host an interactive workshop for parents on Tuesday, February 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Rich Township High School District 227 Administrative Center, 20550 South Cicero in Matteson. Parents and District 227 staff will engage in interactive discussions about: Common[Read More…]
Volkswagen Recalls 44,658 Vehicles, Feb. 1, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2015. SUMMARY: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 Golf and GTI vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November 20,[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Kenji Goto
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2015. The United States condemns the heinous murder of Japanese citizen and journalist Kenji Goto by the terrorist group ISIL. Through his reporting, Mr. Goto courageously sought to convey the plight of the Syrian people to the outside world. Our thoughts are with Mr. Goto’s family and[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: A Path Towards a Thriving Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2015 Hi, everybody. At a moment when our economy is growing, our businesses are creating jobs at the fastest pace since the 1990s, and wages are starting to rise again, we have to make some choices about the kind of country we want to be. Will we[Read More…]
Illinois Firm Recalls Chicken Products, Jan. 30, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2015. La Guadalupana Wholesale, Inc., a Chicago, Ill., establishment, is recalling approximately 8,856 pounds of chicken tamales because they were not produced under a fully implemented Ready-To-Eat (RTE) Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan; a Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) program; and a hazard analysis, the U.S.[Read More…]
Union of Concerned Scientists: Executive Order to Strengthen Flood Risk Standard Smart Move
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2015—Statement by Rachel Cleetus, Lead Climate Economist at UCS: President Barack Obama today announced that he will strengthen the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard by executive order, a move the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) said will help make communities more resilient to climate change and ensure taxpayer[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Deal with T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon to Bring a Fast 4G Network to the Chicago Transit Authority’s Subway
Chicago will be the Largest Public Transit System in the U.S. with 4G Coverage in all Subway Stations and Tunnels; Targeted to be Completed by the End of 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a $32.5 million deal, brokered by the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, with America’s four[Read More…]
