North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 By Kerry Eleveld North Carolina Republican Gov. Pat McCrory has conceded the gubernatorial race to Democrat Roy Cooper in a stunning outcome for an election that held few bright spots for Democrats. In a video message released Monday, McCrory said he wanted to “respect” what he saw to[Read More…]
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Trump Advisers Seek Oil Grab from Native American Reservations
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 By TomP A Native American tribal flag stands atop a hill overlooking the Oceti Salowin camp where people have gathered to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in Cannonball, North Dakota , Sat. Dec. 3, 2016. AP/Photo David Goldman Native American reservations, which are only about 2% of[Read More…]
Sec. John Kerry Says Donald Trump Did Not Contact State Dept. Before Making Calls to World Leaders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 By Jen Hayden Secretary of State John Kerry and President Obama are NOT discussing Saturday Night Live skits about themselves Donald Trump has been on a dangerous, bumbling tour of calls and visits with world leaders—and he hasn’t even taken office yet. From praising Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s[Read More…]
Ivanka Trump Used the Prime Minister of Japan to Bolster a Business Deal—and Republicans Bet No One Cares
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 By Mark Sumner It’s okay, Rupert. We’ll let you know when we have something we want you to front for us. Donald Trump’s daily outrages now involve nation-states with economies (and armies). According to his advisers, he’s fielded over 50 calls with foreign leaders, and even[Read More…]
VoteVets Statement on Appointment of Ben Carson to Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. The nation’s largest progressive veterans group, representing over 450,000 supporters, is reacting to the news that Donald Trump has appointed Ben Carson to be Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Jon Soltz, Iraq War Veteran and Chair of VoteVets.org said in a statement: “Hundreds of[Read More…]
Climate Change Will Drive Stronger, Smaller Storms in U.S.
Copyright Pixabay New modeling approach forecasts changes in storm behavior, flood risk CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. The effects of climate change will likely cause smaller but stronger storms in the United States, according to a new framework for modeling storm behavior developed at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory.[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Statement in Support of U.S. Army Decision Related to the Dakota Access Pipeline
Secretary of Interior Sally Jewel WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016. Today U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell released the following statement in support of the U.S. Army’s decision related to the Dakota Access Pipeline: “The thoughtful approach established by the Army today ensures that there will be an in-depth evaluation[Read More…]
Uncovering a ‘Smoking Gun’ in Age-Related Disease
Old C. elegans expressing a specific alternative splicing event tagged by either green or red fluorescent protein, well-fed (left) or on dietary restriction (right). Worms on dietary restriction maintain a youthful splicing pattern (as seen in young worms) compared to the well-fed worm population at the same age. Boston, MA[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Dakota Access Pipeline Decision
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) congratulated President Barack Obama on Sunday after the Army Corps of Engineers announced it will deny a federal permit needed for the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. “I appreciate very much President Obama listening to the Native American people[Read More…]
Study Finds Presumptive Announcements Beat Open Ended Conversations to Increase HPV Vaccination
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2016. A decade after a vaccine to fight the cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV) was introduced in the United States, almost half of adolescents have yet to receive the first dose. A study in the January 2017 Pediatrics suggests an effective way to increase HPV vaccination[Read More…]
