CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act today, making civil unions available for same-sex couples in Illinois. The law, drafted by lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, marks an important step toward[Read More…]
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Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin Join Doug Liman at Sundance Event Shining Spotlight on Bush Torture Record
PARK CITY, UT–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. On Saturday, Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin joined director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fair Game) and an all-star cast at Sundance Film Festival to perform “Reckoning With Torture: Memos and Testimonies From the ‘War on Terror.’” The event, presented by[Read More…]
USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence[Read More…]
Fish Demand Reaches All-Time High But Global Stocks Still Low – UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Fish consumption has reached an all-time high and more people than ever are employed in or depend on the fisheries sector, according to a new United Nations report, which also warns that global fish stocks have not improved. “That there has been no improvement in[Read More…]
Egypt: Secretary General Ban Calls on Leaders to Take ‘Bold’ Steps to Address Protesters’ Concerns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on Egypt’s leaders to take some “bold measures” to address the concerns of the scores of thousands of people who have been demonstrating for change, stressing at the same time that the protests must be peaceful. “I have been repeatedly[Read More…]
CDC Review Finds No Link Between Problem Drywall and 11 Reported Deaths
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. A review provided to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Environmental Health finds that there is no evidence linking exposure to problem drywall and 11 reported deaths. The CDC review confirms the results[Read More…]
Sassy Inc. Recalls Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Due to an Ingestion Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 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…]
Bears VP Tim McCaskey Dead At Age 65
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Sun-Times: Bears vice president Tim McCaskey died Sunday after a 17-month battle with cancer, his family announced. He was 65. The second-oldest of Ed and Virginia McCaskey’s 11 children, he was so well-regarded by his grandfather, late Bears founder George Halas, that he was sent to[Read More…]
Civil Union Signing Ceremony Could Be Largest In Illinois History
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Chicago Sun-Times reports the ceremony Monday when Governor Quinn makes civil unions between same-sex couples law in Illinois could be the largest such ceremony in state history. From the Sun-Times: Gov. Quinn will enact legislation that will allow same-sex couples to enter into civil unions during a[Read More…]
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