Congressional Interference Comes After D.C. Lawmakers Decriminalize Marijuana to Ease Racial Disparities in the Criminal Justice System Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Republicans may offer an amendment to a federal appropriations bill tomorrow morning that would prevent the District of Columbia from implementing the marijuana decriminalization law recently passed by the[Read More…]
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New Hard-hitting ‘Tips From Former Smokers’ Ads to Air This Summer
Campaign returns with new participants who suffered tobacco harms Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching hard-hitting ads for its 2014 “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign. Beginning July 7, these ads will run nationwide for nine weeks on television, radio, and billboards, online, and[Read More…]
In Partnership with Alderman Burke & The Green Chicago Restaurant Coalition, Chicago’s Leading Chefs Unite for New Legislation
Organizations and Restaurant Icons Band Together to Support Resolution to Call for the Passage of PAMTA and PARA in Congress, Limiting the Use of Antibiotics in Livestock Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014— According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least two million Americans per year suffer from infections caused[Read More…]
July 2014 Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center Announced
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2014. Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? Come visit Thorn Creek Nature Center and take a hike in Thorn Creek Woods. Thorn Creek Nature Center has several exhibits, including a children’s fossil find, mammal and amphibian displays, bird viewing window and much[Read More…]
Scientists Release Landmark ‘Worldwide Assessment’ of Bee-Harming Pesticides, Call for Global Action
29 scientists review over 800 peer-reviewed publications and urge more restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Following last week’s celebration of “National Pollinator Week” and a Presidential Memorandum to kick-start federal action on bees, the first wide-scale analysis of two classes of pesticides linked to declining bee populations[Read More…]
Excessive Vitamins and Minerals in Food Put Millions of Children at Risk
EWG Identifies 141 Over-Fortified Cereals and Snack Bars; Exposes Food Industry’s Misleading Marketing Tactics and Outdated Nutrition Labeling Rules Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Nearly half of American kids age eight and younger consume potentially harmful amounts of vitamin A, zinc and niacin because of excessive food fortification, outdated nutritional labeling rules and[Read More…]
House Appropriations Committee Approves Abortion Coverage for Peace Corps Volunteers
In passing an amendment offered by Rep. Nita Lowey, House Appropriations Committee follows Senate’s lead and grants Peace Corps Volunteers abortion coverage in cases of life endangerment, rape, and incest Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Today the House Committee on Appropriations voted to allow equal health care coverage for women in[Read More…]
Climate Change to Profoundly Alter Great Lakes Region, Summary Report Says
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 24, 2014. Intense rainstorms, floods and heat waves will become more common in the Great Lakes region due to climate change in the coming decades, and ice-cover declines will lengthen the commercial navigation season on the lakes, according to a new summary report released today at the start[Read More…]
Whale of a Target: Harpooning Space Debris
Harpooning in space EU–(ENEWSPF)–24 June 2014. Faced with the challenge of capturing tumbling satellites to clear key orbits, ESA is considering turning to an ancient terrestrial technology: the harpoon. Used since the Stone Age, first to spear fish and later to catch whales, the humble harpoon is being looked at[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Graduate Business Programs Open House on July 24
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—June 24, 2014. The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a graduate programs open house on July 24, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria Annex. Information on graduate programs in business administration, public administration, management information systems, and accounting, as[Read More…]
