Bill Will Be Expanded to Include Rights for Same-Sex Families; Extended Family Members WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced the Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act today, which will allow employees to take unpaid leave to care for a[Read More…]
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Wider Changes in Region Make it Crucial to Resume Israeli-Palestinian Talks – Ban
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 June 2011. Citing the developments taking place in the wider Middle East, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today underscored the need for Israel and the Palestinians to urgently resume negotiations towards a two-State solution to their conflict. Israeli-Palestinian peace talks have been stalled since late September following Israel’s refusal to extend[Read More…]
Topson Downs of California Recalls Women’s Dresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard – Sold Exclusively at Macy’s
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
2010 One of the Two Warmest Years on Record
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Worldwide, 2010 was one of the two warmest years on record according to the 2010 State of the Climate report, which NOAA released today. The peer-reviewed report, issued in coordination with the American Meteorological Society, was compiled by 368 scientists from 45 countries. It provides a[Read More…]
Study Offers Insights into Link between Parkinson’s and Pesticides
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Recent studies have linked Parkinson’s disease to pesticide exposure. In a new article published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine take some of the first steps toward understanding this link and unraveling the molecular dysfunction that occurs when[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Additional Army Casualties, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 25, at Kunar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their units with small arms fire. Killed were: 1st. Lt. Dimitri A. Del Castillo,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Kevin J. Hilaman, 28, of Albany, Calif., died June 26, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on the Passing of Former First Lady Lura Lynn Ryan
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn issued a statement on the passing of former Illinois first lady Lura Lynn Ryan, who passed away Monday at the age of 76. “As Illinois’ first lady, Lura Lynn Ryan dedicated herself to representing those whose voices weren’t heard. She worked tirelessly to protect[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Historic Overhaul of Illinois’ Workers’ Compensation System
MELROSE PARK–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1698, a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. The reforms – backed by numerous groups, including the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association – are expected to save Illinois businesses between $500 and $750 million[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Traffic Safety Measures
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by law enforcement officers, public safety officials and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign two traffic safety measures as families throughout the state prepare for the July 4th holiday weekend. “Over the Fourth of July weekend and throughout the year,[Read More…]
