NIH-funded scientist uses latest genomic technology to make discovery Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2014. Scientists used advanced genomic sequencing technology to identify a single point of infection from an animal reservoir to a human in the current Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This research has also revealed the dynamics of how[Read More…]
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Illinois: Governor Signs Hemp Research Measure Into Law
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Democrat Governor Pat Quinn has signed legislation, House Bill 5085, authorizing state universities to cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. The new law takes effect in January. Illinois joins more than a dozen states — including Hawaii, Indiana, Nebraska, South[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2014. This Labor Day, Let’s Raise America’s Pay – It Will Help with Retirement Savings The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) addresses extremely slow wage growth just in time for Labor Day. Available at http://tinyurl.com/l4duxgm, EPI’s paper shows that wages for most Americans were flat or fell in[Read More…]
NOAA Lists 20 Coral Species as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
Acropora globiceps coral listed for protection under the Endangered Species Act. This species occurs in the Indo-Pacific; within US waters it occurs in Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Pacific Remoste Island Areas and American Samoa. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2014.n NOAA announced it will afford Endangered Species Act[Read More…]
NASA’s Spitzer Telescope Witnesses Asteroid Smashup
This artist’s concept shows the immediate aftermath of a large asteroid impact around NGC 2547-ID8, a 35-million-year-old sun-like star. NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope witnessed a giant surge in dust around the star, likely the result of two asteroids colliding. Image Credit:NASA/JPL-Caltech Full image and caption Astronomers were surprised to see[Read More…]
Disc Jockey for High School Parties Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Sexually Exploiting Three Minors
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. A former disc jockey for high school parties was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison today in the District of Puerto Rico for sexually exploiting minors. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez of the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on ISIL, August 28, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2014 – 4:09 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I want to say a few words on a number of topics and take a few questions before the long Labor Day weekend. First, beginning with the number one thing most Americans care about — the economy. [Read More…]
Community Organizers will March a Funeral Procession around Fannie Mae on August 29
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2014. On Friday, August 29th at 1:30 p.m., community activists, friends and neighbors of Mary Ann Bonelli will march a funeral procession around Fannie Mae’s midwest regional headquarters, 1 S Wacker Drive, to honor Mary and to remind Fannie Mae that Mary’s demand to return her home[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner Under Fire for False Statements
Rauner’s “gross, provable, undeniable lies” Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. Today, the Capitol Fax’s Rich Miller blasted Bruce Rauner for a “series of gross, provable, undeniable lies,” the most recent of which regard the candidate’s statements on budget and tax matters. The statement comes at the same time as Illinois[Read More…]
Former Cook County Employee Arrested for Allegedly Swindling $330,000 From $10.3 Million U.S. Flood Relief Grant
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. A former Cook County employee who managed a $10.3 million federal grant to assist county residents who were impacted by floods in 2008 was arrested today on federal charges for allegedly engaging in a fraud scheme with several contractors and swindling at least $330,000 from the[Read More…]
