NIH-funded study may offer alternative to surgical diagnosis Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Using sophisticated computer-based technology to analyze genetic data obtained from uterine tissue, researchers have identified patterns of genetic activity that can be used to diagnose endometriosis, an often-painful condition that occurs when tissue that normally lines the inside[Read More…]
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Center for American Progress President Neera Tanden and CAP Action Fund President Ted Strickland on Ferguson Decision
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2014. Today, Neera Tanden, Center for American Progress President, and former Gov. Ted Strickland (D-OH), Center for American Progress Action Fund President, issued the following statements on the grand jury’s decision on whether to indict Officer Darren Wilson: Neera Tanden, Center for American Progress President: While[Read More…]
Groups File Lawsuit Against BLM on Coal Leasing Program
BLM has not comprehensively reviewed the program, including climate impact, since 1979; Philanthropist Paul G. Allen underwriting litigation WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Friends of the Earth and the Western Organization of Resource Councils, with the support of philanthropist Paul G. Allen, today filed a lawsuit in the United States[Read More…]
Petition Seeks to Limit Length, Weight of Oil and Hazardous Material Trains to Prevent More Derailments
Existing Federal Proposals Fail to Sufficiently Protect Public, Environment From “Bomb Trains” PORTLAND, Ore.—(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. In the face of a dramatic rise in trains carrying explosive crude oil and derailing in a series of devastating accidents, the Center for Biological Diversity and Riverkeeper, Inc. today petitioned the Obama administration[Read More…]
Low-Income Chicagoans Can Text Their Way to Food Stamps
CHICAGO–-(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. As food-centric holidays approach in Chicago and worldwide, many low-income citizens are unsure of where their next meal will come from, let alone how to begin to ask for government assistance. According to the most recent data, approximately 25 percent of people who are eligible for food[Read More…]
‘The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table’ Campaign Highlights Those Not With Us Because of Incarceration, an Overdose Death or Prohibition Violence
Mothers from the Moms United to End the War on Drugs National Campaign Speak Out About the Devastation and Loss Caused by Punitive Prohibitionist Drug Policies CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Each holiday season, A New PATH (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) and moms from around the country share their stories[Read More…]
Woodland Carols at Thorn Creek Nature Center on December 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2014. Warm up to the Winter Solstice with Woodland Carolson Saturday, December 13 from noon to 2 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Savor homemade soups while listening to holiday music by popular area performers. The event is an annual holiday food drive for the Rich[Read More…]
FDA Finalizes Menu and Vending Machine Calorie Labeling Rules
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today finalized two rules requiring that calorie information be listed on menus and menu boards in chain restaurants, similar retail food establishments and vending machines with 20 or more locations to provide consumers with more nutritional information about the[Read More…]
Natura Pet Recalls 5 Lots of Dry Cat and Dry Ferret Food due to Vitamin Insufficiency
Fremont, Nebraska –-(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2014. Natura Pet Products has initiated a limited, voluntary recall of certain dry cat and dry ferret food lots produced in its Fremont, Nebraska facility. Due to a formulation error, these products contain insufficient levels of vitamins and excess minerals. Pets can become ill if they[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Statement on the Conclusion of the Grand Jury Proceeding in the Shooting of Michael Brown
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Monday regarding the conclusion of the St. Louis County grand jury proceeding in the shooting of Michael Brown: “While the grand jury proceeding in St. Louis County has concluded, the Justice Department’s investigation into the shooting of Michael[Read More…]
