Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Today, the Minnesota Legislature took action to increase the state minimum wage, giving more hardworking Minnesotans the raise they deserve. With this important step, Minnesota joins a growing coalition of states, cities, counties and businesses that have taken action to do the right thing for their[Read More…]
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CBS Announces Stephen Colbert as the Next Host of ‘The Late Show’
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The CBS Television Network today announced that Stephen Colbert, the host, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of THE LATE SHOW, effective when Mr. Letterman retires from the broadcast. The five-year agreement between[Read More…]
Family Health and Wellness Fair at Governors State University on April 26
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The health of the entire family, especially the children, is the theme of the Family Health and Wellness Fair at Governors State University on April 26 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Spring into Wellness – Empowering Healthy Families” is free and open to everyone.[Read More…]
Two New Art Exhibitions at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. The Art & Design Department of South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce two exhibitions coming to galleries on the college’s Main Campus in South Holland. First, a solo exhibition of paintings by guest artist Mark Riesterer is currently running through May 2nd in the[Read More…]
South Suburban College Students Advocate for Educational Funding in Springfield
South Suburban College students represented one of the largest contingents at Student Advocacy Day and Legislative Awareness Day in Springfield last Thursday. (SSC President Don Manning at far left, Representative Al Riley second from right, pictured with SSC advocacy group. PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College students traveled[Read More…]
Bissinger’s Announces a Voluntary Recall of Its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears Due to Undeclared Milk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Karl Bissinger’s LLC today announced a recall of its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because one lot was mislabeled and contains undeclared milk. People who have a severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product.[Read More…]
Three Men Charged with Allegedly Defrauding the FCC of Approximately $32 Million
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Three individuals have been indicted for their alleged roles in an approximately $32 million fraud against a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program designed to provide discounted telephone services to low-income customers. The charges were announced today by Acting Assistant Attorney General David A. O’Neil of the[Read More…]
Justice Department Releases Investigative Findings on Albuquerque Police Department
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2014. Following a comprehensive investigation, today the Justice Department announced its findings that the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has engaged in a pattern or practice of excessive force that violates the Constitution and federal law. The department delivered a letter setting forth these findings to Albuquerque Mayor[Read More…]
Industry Hype & Bad Science Undercuts Real Energy/Climate Solutions
Genetically Engineering Poplars for Paper and Biofuels Condemned Biofuelwatch, Center for Food Safety, Global Justice Ecology Project, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Scientists and environmentalists yesterday condemned a recent press release by researchers at the University of British Columbia announcing they have created genetically engineered (GE) poplar[Read More…]
Big Food’s ‘DARK Act’ Introduced in Congress
Rep. Pompeo’s GMO Bill Identical to Industry Proposal Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2014. Legislation introduced yesterday by Congressman Mike Pompeo (R-Kan.) would block any federal or state action to require labeling of foods made with genetically engineered ingredients. “More than 90 percent of Americans support labeling of GE foods,” said Scott[Read More…]
