Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that monthly liver enzyme tests are no longer required for those taking Letairis tablets (ambrisentan), used to treat high blood pressure in the vessels that carry blood to the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension, or PAH). Citing data[Read More…]
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National Ocean Observing System to See Marine Animal Migration, Adaptation Strategies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. For the first time, data from electronic tags attached to marine animals will be incorporated into the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®). The addition of this biological component will help scientists better understand how marine animals move with the flow of tides and currents and[Read More…]
Audubon Warns of Fraudulent Renewal Offers
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. In recent months, a handful of Audubon members (five that we know of, to date) have received renewal offers from fraudulent companies asking them to renew or extend their membership to AUDUBON magazine. The following companies do not represent National Audubon Society, Inc: Publishers Billing[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–150th Anniversary of the Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. President Abraham Lincoln is revered in American history as the leader who held together a fractured country and liberated millions from slavery. His words are memorized by America’s schoolchildren, and his name is synonymous with freedom and unity. One hundred fifty years ago, on March[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Consumer Protection Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. Each day, families across America navigate complex financial decisions, from buying a home or car to paying off a loan or using a credit card. Consumer education is vital to protecting American families and preserving economic health in the United States. When fully informed about[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Save Your Vision Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. Across America, millions of men and women experience vision loss or are affected by low vision or blindness. During Save Your Vision Week, we reinforce the importance of routine eye care and remind all Americans to take action to safeguard their eyesight. Vision is important[Read More…]
Jared Lee Loughner Charged for Multiple Murders, Attempted Assassination
Superseding Indictment Unsealed, Arraignment Set for March 9 TUCSON, Ariz.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. A federal grand jury yesterday returned a 49-count superseding indictment against Jared Lee Loughner of Tucson for the murder of a federal judge and a Congressional staff member, as well as for causing the deaths of four other[Read More…]
United States Joins the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The United States today deposited its instrument of acceptance to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), becoming the 63rd member. IRENA formed in 2009 in response to growing international interest in the adoption of renewable energy technologies to meet the challenges of sustained economic growth,[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Costa Rican Foreign Minister Rene Castro After Their Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome Dr. Castro here today. I first met him when he was the incoming foreign minister, and he welcomed me to the Pathways for Prosperity Summit in San Jose. And it’s wonderful for[Read More…]
Department of Energy Announces Energy Frontier Research Centers Summit & Forum
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first Science for Our Nation’s Energy Future: Energy Frontier Research Centers Summit & Forum to be held on May 25-27, 2011, at the Renaissance Penn Quarter hotel in Washington D.C. The Summit will bring together scientists and[Read More…]
