Seek to ensure food additives are found safe before being marketed to American consumers The FDA rule allows manufacturers to decide for and by themselves—in secret—what can be added to processed foods. Today, an estimated 3,000 chemicals that have never been scrutinized by the FDA are in use. Anthony Starks[Read More…]
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New Report Lays Out Considerations for Designing Higher Education Risk-Sharing Systems
Students walk to class at the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia, September 13, 2016. AP/Steve Helber Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2017. Policymakers are increasingly interested in the idea of having institutions of higher education shoulder some of the risk when students struggle with federal student loans. Properly designing such[Read More…]
Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, May 22, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 22 strikes consisting of 72 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s ‘Plus One’ Exhibit Opens on Wednesday, May 24
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard in Chicago Heights, will feature the exhibit ‘Plus One’ opening on Wednesday, May 24. The exhibit will run through Saturday, June 17. A reception will be held on May 27 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a Closing Party on June 17[Read More…]
As Obama Invites Next Generation to ‘Take Their Own Crack at Changing the World,’ Chicago Youth Answer Yes We Can
350 teen problem-solvers from 60 schools gather to present solutions to Chicago’s toughest issues at Mikva’s Action Civics Showcase CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2017 – Encouraged by Obama’s call to young people, “to take up the baton,” Chicago youth will gather to showcase their year-long activism effort to better their schools[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Drug to Specifically Treat Giant Cell Arteritis
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of subcutaneous Actemra (tocilizumab) to treat adults with giant cell arteritis. This new indication provides the first FDA-approved therapy, specific to this type of vasculitis. “We expedited the development and review of this application[Read More…]
National Low Income Housing Coalition on President Trump’s 2018 Budget
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2017. Statement from Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition: President Trump’s 2018 budget – leaked earlier today – reflects a cruel indifference to the millions of low income seniors, people with disabilities, families with children, veterans, and other vulnerable people who[Read More…]
Officials Provide Details of Latest Counter-ISIS Strikes, May 21, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 23 strikes consisting of 74 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
John Morrell and Co. Recalls Beef Frank Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2017– John Morrell and Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio establishment, is recalling approximately 210,606 pounds of ready-to-eat hot dog products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The beef franks items were produced on[Read More…]
Go Irish! Notre Dame Grads Walk Out On Mike Pence
Blog Commentary -(ENEWSPF)- Have to say, I’m very proud of these young graduates at my Alma Mater today. A group of Notre Dame grads walked out today as former Indiana governor and current Vice President Mike Pence began his address. This at the commencement exercises in Notre Dame stadium. Amen[Read More…]
