Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 30, 2012. Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, refuted claims made by top Romney surrogate former Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) that Roe v. Wade was not in danger should Romney become president. On Monday, Coleman told a group of voters in Ohio that the landmark Supreme Court[Read More…]
Month: October 2012
Unions, Good Government Groups to File Ethics Complaint Against Romney for Failing to Disclose His Big Auto Rescue Profit
Groups urge Office of Government Ethics to make Romney disclose or divest WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. A coalition of community, labor and good-government organizations is calling on the U.S. Office of Government Ethics to investigate GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney for noncompliance with the Ethics in Government Act and compel[Read More…]
GM Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $1.5 Billion as EBIT-adjusted Increases to $2.3 Billion
DETROIT –(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today announced third quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.5 billion, or $0.89 per fully diluted share including the impact of special items, which reduced net income by $0.1 billion and diluted earnings per share by $0.04. In the[Read More…]
UPDATE: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation, October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 4:00 PM EDT At-A-Glance Status: Ongoing Investigation Infection: Fungal Facility Type: Outpatient Setting Case Count: 377 States: 19 Deaths: 28* *Virginia is now reporting 2 deaths, instead of 3 deaths. Last case update: October 31, 4 p.m. Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak – Current Case Count October[Read More…]
Heavy Prenatal Alcohol Linked to Childhood Brain Development Problems
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. Heavy drinking during pregnancy disrupts proper brain development in children and adolescents years after they were exposed to alcohol in the womb, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. The study is the first to track children over several years to examine[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update October 31, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)—October 31, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed Taliban leader Sajid during a security operation in Helmand province Tuesday. Sajid, also known as Abdul Hakim, was in charge of an improvised explosive device cell operating in the province and was believed responsible for attacks against Afghan[Read More…]
ISAF Condems the Killing and Wounding of Children by Roadside Bombings
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 – The International Security Assistance Force condemns the four roadside bombings in Kandahar and Uruzgan provinces that killed three children and severely injured several other children yesterday and over the Eid holidays. “I condemn these terrible acts, which are an affront to Afghan people and their[Read More…]
Avoid GE Tricks by Buying Organic Treats
Washingtojn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. On Halloween, scarier things then spooky ghouls and goblins may be lurking in places that you don’t expect; places like your child’s candy bag. Over 80% of processed food in the U.S. contains genetically engineered (GE) ingredients, and most major candy products are no exception. As[Read More…]
Update on the DoD and National Guard Response to Hurricane Sandy, October 31, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012. The Department of Defense (DoD) continues to provide disaster response resources and capabilities as requested by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Given the size and scope of the storm and its continuing impact throughout the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, October 31, 2012
En Route New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–October 31, 2012 – 12:47 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to the great state of New Jersey, which, as you know, has been devastated by Sandy. You know the President’s schedule: He will be[Read More…]