After meeting with EPA Administrator, Durbin calls on Interior Secretary and Commerce Committee to block attempts to circumvent environmental standards WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. Following a meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called on Secretary of the Interior Ken[Read More…]
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Durbin and Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Level the Playing Field for Illinois Retailers
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and a bipartisan group of seven other Senators today introduced legislation to allow local brick-and-mortar retailers to compete more effectively against out-of-state internet sellers. The Marketplace Fairness Act would give states the option to collect[Read More…]
NIH-Funded Study Shows Pre-Birth Brain Growth Problems Linked to Autism
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. Children with autism have more brain cells and heavier brains compared to typically developing children, according to researchers partly funded by the National Institutes of Health. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on Nov. 9, 2011, the small, preliminary study provides direct evidence[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Veterans Day
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. This Veterans Day, we at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services honor all those who have served in our nation’s armed forces. We are grateful for their service and dedication to our country. We are especially grateful to the many veterans who continue to[Read More…]
Air Force Investigates and Improves Mortuary Operation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 8, 2011. The Air Force announced today that it has completed a year-long investigation of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations (AFMAO) at Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Del., and the point of entry for U.S. service members who are killed or die overseas. The service implemented multiple[Read More…]
OccupyDallas Responds to Letter From City Officials
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)– November 9, 2011 Members of OccupyDallas have responded to the letter from the city published Tuesday evening. Here is an excerpt from the response, written by supporter Glynn Wilcox: In response to the letter from the City of Dallas, OccupyDallas would like to reiterate our commitment to[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Statement on Defeat of Personhood Amendment in Mississippi
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. “The defeat of the so-called ‘personhood’ amendment in Mississippi is a major victory for women’s health. “Mississippi voters rejected the so-called ‘personhood’ amendment because they understood it is government gone too far, and would have allowed government to have control over personal decisions that should be[Read More…]
European Food Still Heavily Contaminated With Dangerous Cocktails Of Pesticides
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 9, 2011. A 2009 European Union (EU) report on pesticide residues, published yesterday by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), shows food on the European market is still heavily contaminated with cocktails of pesticides. The percentage of EU food in shops and markets with multiple residues remains at[Read More…]
BBC: Ohio Vote Repeals Union Limit Law
OHIO-(ENEWSPF)- From the BBC: A law limiting collective bargaining powers of Ohio unions has been defeated in a special referendum, according to the Associated Press. The vote on the law, which had not yet taken effect, attracted a high turnout for a non-presidential election. More than $30m (£18.6m) from both labour[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for November 9, 2011
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
