Exploding stars carry cloak of dense material that puzzles astronomers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Exploding stars lit the way for our understanding of the universe, but researchers are still in the dark about many of their features. A team of scientists, including scholars from the University of Chicago,[Read More…]
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Most U.S. Teens Are Getting Cancer-Preventing Vaccine
CDC encourages parents to protect children from cancers caused by HPV Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Six out of 10 U.S. parents are choosing to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for their children, according to a report published in this week’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The Centers for Disease[Read More…]
CDC: Some Infants Still Not Receiving Recommended Screenings/Interventions for Hearing Loss and Critical Congenital Heart Disease
Progress made, more work needed to close the gaps and ensure all infants receive screening and prompt medical care if needed Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Today’s Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the benefits of and gaps in assessing point-of-care[Read More…]
Illinois Strengthens Hate Crimes Law
New Law Initiated by Attorney General Madigan Strengthens Hate Crimes Law to Include Use of Technology in Hate Crimes & Allows Victims to Pursue Civil Cause of Action Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced Illinois is strengthening the state’s hate crimes law. House Bill 3711, initiated[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Report Warns That Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage Loan Can be an Expensive Way to Maximize Social Security Benefits
CFPB Releases Consumer Guide and Video Explaining Reverse Mortgages WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—August 24, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a report warning older consumers about taking out a reverse mortgage loan in order to bridge the gap in income while delaying Social Security benefits until a later age.[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Updates Mexico Travel Warning
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2017. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risk of traveling to certain parts of Mexico due to the activities of criminal organizations in those areas. U.S. citizens have been the victims of violent crimes, including homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery in various Mexican[Read More…]
Analysis: Strong Favorable Views of ACA Increased in Spring 2017, Strong Unfavorable Views Remain Flat
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2017. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, Kaiser Family Foundation polling has found the public divided in their overall views of the law and in the intensity of their opinions: For seven years, the share of the public holding strongly unfavorable views of[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and American Express Reach Resolution to Address Discriminatory Card Terms in Puerto Rico and U.S. Territories
Consumers Harmed By Inferior Card Terms, Including Higher Interest Rates, Stricter Credit Cutoffs, and Less Debt Forgiveness, Receive Over $95 Million in Redress Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against two American Express banking subsidiaries for discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico,[Read More…]
Living United for Change In Arizona Responds to Trump’s Speech Suggesting Pardon for Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio
Statewide community organizing group responds to Trump’s Arizona visit Phoenix, Arizona –(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2017. In response to President Trump’s suggestion at his Phoenix rally that he may pardon former Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Alejandra Gomez, Co-Executive Director of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) issued the following statement: “Joe Arpaio[Read More…]
House Speaker Madigan Says Gov. Rauner’s Veto Benefits Big Insurance Companies, Not Illinois Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2017. Gov. Bruce Rauner has sided with big insurance companies and against Illinois employers, House Speaker Michael J. Madigan said, criticizing the governor’s veto of legislation offering Illinois businesses the ability to reduce workers’ compensation costs. “The governor’s actions show his real agenda is not to[Read More…]
