Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Christopher P. J. Levy, 21, of Ramseur, N.C., died Dec. 10 of wounds sustained Dec. 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned[Read More…]
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Statement From Governor Quinn on Economic Growth and Tax Reform Package
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. Governor Quinn today issued a statement in support of an economic growth and tax reform package currently before the General Assembly. “I commend the House, Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, Leader Tom Cross, Rep. John Bradley and Rep. David Harris for their bipartisan and diligent work to pass[Read More…]
IDVA to Host ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair December 15th in Joliet
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans this Thursday, December 15th at the Illinois Army National Guard Armory, 2900 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and[Read More…]
Deutsche Telekom, T-Mobile’s Parent Company, Fails to Live Up to Its Claims on Human and Labor Rights, According to New Report
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–Dec. 12, 2011. According to a study released today, Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile USA, failed to meet the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards that justify its self-awarded A+ rating on corporate responsibility. The study, published by the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC), reveals that[Read More…]
Governor LePage Undermines Maine’s Green-Building Economy, Sets Back Sustainable Forestry
New Executive Order Promotes Unsustainably-Harvested Wood NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. Maine’s Governor, Paul LePage, signed an Executive Order last week permitting the use of unsustainably-harvested wood in the construction of green buildings. LePage’s action undermines the state’s growing green building and sustainable forestry industries, according to the Natural Resources Defense[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, December 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. Japan: Full Decontamination Efforts Will Begin in March NOTE: The Fukushima updates are moving to a weekly schedule beginning today and continuing each Monday. Additional updates will be issued as needed to cover developing events. Industry/Regulatory/Political Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) said it will receive accident[Read More…]
Gene Therapy Helps Patients With Hemophilia B
NIH-funded experimental treatment enhances body’s ability to produce key clotting factor Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. An experimental gene therapy technique boosted the production of a vital blood clotting factor in six people with hemophilia B, according to new research supported by the National Institutes of Health. The therapy could give[Read More…]
NDAR Federation Creates Largest Source of Autism Research Data to Date
NIH-funded database sets standard for collaboration and data sharing Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. A data partnership between the National Database for Autism Research (NDAR), and the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE) positions NDAR as possibly the largest repository to date of genetic, phenotypic, clinical, and medical imaging data related to[Read More…]
First U.S. Cell-based Flu Vaccine Plant Set for Dedication
Facility’s ability to produce cell-based pandemic flu vaccine marks historic change Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2011. The first U.S. facility to use a faster and more flexible technology to make influenza vaccine was dedicated today, as part of an initiative that could provide vaccine supplies sooner in an influenza pandemic. The[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh Evicts BNY Mellon and Plans a Week of Action
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2011. Occupy Pittsburgh will deliver an eviction notice to BNY Mellon at 8:30 AM, Monday, December 12th. BNY Mellon is a criminal enterprise masquerading as a respectable institution in the Pittsburgh community. They are currently being sued by the attorneys general of New York, Florida and Virginia[Read More…]
