Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. A combination of eleven different kinds of commonly used pyrethroids were tested on mice in a new study which found that, at real-world exposure levels, the insecticides can produce heightened toxicity that is equal to the sum of each insecticide’s individual effect. The mixture of similar-acting[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama During Iftar Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011 – 8:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Everyone, please have a seat, have a seat. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Tonight is part of a rich tradition here at the White House of celebrating the holy[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Why don’t we start? I don’t have any announcements to make at the top. Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Jay. Three topics today — I’ll go quickly. On Syria, does President Obama think that President Assad should step[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA U.S. Focus is to Continue to Strengthen International Condemnation of Assad Regime’s Activities / Actions in Syria Unacceptable to International Community Treasury Announcement of Sanctions against Syrian Financial Institutions and other Companies Focus of U.S. Diplomacy / Increasing International Pressure[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Taps Alexi Giannoulias to Lead Illinois’ Community Colleges
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today appointed Alexi Giannoulias to serve as chairman of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) as it works to increase graduation rates at the state’s community colleges and advance Illinois’ competitive edge in the global economy. Giannoulias will lead the non-paid, voluntary 11-member board,[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Calls for National Recall on Dangerous Fuel Gel Products
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to immediately recall all fuel gel products in response to alarming reports of consumers in Illinois and across the country who’ve suffered severe burns in accidents involving fuel gel. Madigan also called on the CPSC[Read More…]
Critical Insight Provided into the Disease Mechanisms Behind Multiple Sclerosis
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2011. Scientists have identified 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis, providing key insights into the biology of an important and very debilitating neurological disease. Many of the genes implicated in the study are relevant to the immune system, shedding light onto the immunological pathways that[Read More…]
ISAF Forces Conduct Airstrike Against Insurgents Responsible for Downing CH-47
KABUL, Afghanistan—(ENEWSPF)–10 Aug. 2011. Coalition forces killed the Taliban insurgents involved with the recent downing of the CH-47 helicopter, with a precision airstrike in Chak district, Wardak province, yesterday. The strike killed Taliban leader Mullah Mohibullah and the insurgent who fired the shot associated with the Aug. 6 downing of[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 10, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2011. NRC Votes Are All In on Task Force Report Plant Status Tokyo Electric Power Co. has begun erecting the steel support for an airtight cover for reactor building 1 at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility. The 17-story polyester fiber fabric cover is designed to shield[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Statement on American Psychological Association’s Support of Marriage Equality
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The policy making body of the American Psychological Association (APA) unanimously (157-0) passed a resolution supporting full marriage equality for same-sex couples. Reacting to this important move, Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese made the following statement: “The American Psychological Association has long supported equality for the lesbian, gay,[Read More…]
