Chicago organizers release report they will present to the UN, exposing ongoing, pervasive Chicago Police violations of the Convention Against Torture, as well as call for a protest at the 11th District Police Station, formerly run by disgraced Commander Glenn Evans. CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2014. On October 22, a national day of action against police brutality,[Read More…]
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AMS Health Sciences, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Saba Shark Cartilage Complex, 60 Capsule Bottles Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2014. AMS Health Sciences, LLC is notifying the public that it is recalling 2014 bottles of Saba Shark Cartilage Complex due to possible contamination of Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children frail or elderly people, and others with[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 20, 2014
The cast of Godspell after Sunday’s performance at Marian Catholic High School. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 20, 2014. Halloween activities are beginning in and around Park Forest this week that will be provide lots of fun for those of all ages. You’ll find a list of activities in[Read More…]
Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary on Dept. of Defense Support to HHS on Ebola Response
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 19, 2014. Statement from Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby: “In response to a request by the Department of Health and Human Services — and as an added prudent measure to ensure our nation is ready to respond quickly, effectively, and safely in the event of additional[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Mayor Emanuel Announce $20 Million Investment for Gately Park in Chicago
Investment will Build New Indoor Track at the Pullman Neighborhood Park CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a $20 million investment to construct a new indoor track facility at Gately Park in the Pullman Neighborhood. Today’s announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s[Read More…]
Moms from Oregon, Colorado and Washington Endorse Measure 91 to Regulate, Legalize and Tax Marijuana
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2014. Today, moms from Oregon, Washington and Colorado gathered at the Yes on 91 headquarters to show their support for Measure 91, which would regulate, legalize and tax marijuana for adults 21 and older. “My top priority is the safety of my children,” said Leah Mauer, who founded[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: What You Need To Know About Ebola
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2014. Today, I want to take a few minutes to speak with you-directly and clearly-about Ebola: what we’re doing about it, and what you need to know. Because meeting a public health challenge like this isn’t just a job for government. All of us-citizens, leaders, the media-have a responsibility and[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, Oct. 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing WEST AFRICA/USG/UNITED NATIONS MIDDLE EAST PEACE/MIDDLE EAST REGION BELIZE ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS NIGERIA CHINA JAPAN/CHINA SYRIA TURKEY UKRAINE/RUSSIA/ESTONIA SAUDI ARABIA PHILIPPINES JAPAN/RUSSIA YEMEN TRANSCRIPT: 2:29 p.m. EDT MS. HARF: Hello, welcome to Friday’s briefing. I just have one item at the top, and[Read More…]
Ebola: Back from Outbreak Epicentre, UN Officials Says Survivors Now Helping with Care
“I lost my parents to Ebola,” says survivor Tafala, at the Ebola Treatment Centre in Kenema, Sierra Leone. Photo: UNICEF Sierra Leone/2014/Tanya Bindra GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–17 October 2014 – Survivors of Ebola who have developed immunity to the virus are being trained to care for children in Liberia and Sierra Leone, a[Read More…]
National Nurses Welcome Ebola Czar – But Say Position Needs Authority
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2014. National Nurses United today welcomed the appointment of a White House Ebola czar, but said the move still falls short of what is needed if the Obama administration does not exercise its authority to require all hospitals to comply with the highest uniform, national safety[Read More…]
