Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what organizations representing patients with disease and illness are saying: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: “Repeal of the law without a meaningful[Read More…]
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Health Care Providers: What They’re Saying About the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what organizations representing doctors, nurses and health care providers are saying: American Nurses Association “…[W]e believe that a vote for repeal would be[Read More…]
First Lady Michelle Obama Urges American Youth to Strengthen U.S. – China Ties
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Citing the need to prepare young people to succeed in the modern global economy, First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged students to study in China, work together and make America and the world stronger. In support of the President’s “100,000 Strong Initiative, Mrs. Obama spoke to more[Read More…]
Ceremony Finalizes Adoption Process For Family That Challenged Florida’s Ban On Gay People Adopting
MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. After a successful fight to overturn Florida’s ban on gay people serving as adoptive parents, the two young brothers adopted by Martin Gill participated in an adoption ceremony in Judge Cindy Lederman’s chambers in Miami-Dade County Juvenile Court today, marking the final step in their adoption process.[Read More…]
Secretary Chu Announces New Efforts to Promote Clean Energy in Tribal Communities
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today two new initiatives to promote tribal energy development and continue strengthening the partnership between the Department of Energy and tribal nations. Up to $10 million will be available this year through DOE’s Tribal Energy Program to support the evaluation, development[Read More…]
Gene Variants Predict Treatment Success for Alcoholism Medication
The effectiveness of an experimental treatment for alcoholism depends on the genetic makeup of individuals who receive it, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. A report of the findings appears online in the[Read More…]
NIH Study in Mice Uncovers Pathway Critical For UV-induced Melanoma
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Scientists have made an unanticipated discovery in mice that interferon-gamma, a type of protein primarily used by the immune system for intercellular communication, acts as a promoter for the deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma. This finding resulted from a series of experiments designed[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Emma Wu of CCTV
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. QUESTION: Good morning, Secretary Clinton. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. QUESTION: Good morning. So you have met with the Chinese President Hu Jintao for many times. What’s your impression of him? SECRETARY CLINTON: I am very impressed by the serious commitment that President Hu Jintao brings to[Read More…]
State Legislators: What They’re Saying About the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what state legislators are saying: Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch: “Before they vote, they need to think about the Iowa mother who can[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Sargent Shriver
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Yesterday, as we paused to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I heard anew one of his famous calls to action. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question,” Dr. King challenged us, “is what are you doing for others?” Sargent Shriver, who passed away today at the[Read More…]
