Environmental, climate protections undermined in leaked text WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. Today, Greenpeace Netherlands released nearly 250 pages of leaked negotiation texts from the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), revealing for the first time the U.S.’s position to undermine environmental and climate protections. The text, which fails[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Hillary Clinton Delivers Remarks at the Detroit NAACP Annual 61st Dinner
MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. At the Detroit NAACP Annual 61st Dinner Sunday night, Hillary Clinton highlighted her plans to break down barriers that hold Americans back. Clinton plans to reinvest in communities and provide more affordable housing in order to help cities like Detroit compete in the 21st century. Clinton also[Read More…]
US Labor Department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service Launches Enhanced Employment Services Site for Veterans, Transitioning Service Members
Veterans.gov connects job seekers, employers seeking to hire veterans WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–May 2,29016. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service today announced the launch of a newly enhanced online one-stop for employment services, Veterans.gov. The website brings together job banks, state employment offices, American Job Centers, opportunities[Read More…]
Halliburton and Baker Hughes Abandon Merger After Department of Justice Sued to Block Deal
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2016. The Department of Justice announced today that Halliburton and Baker Hughes have abandoned their planned merger, originally valued at $34 billion. The department filed suit on April 6, 2016, to block the merger, alleging that the transaction would unlawfully eliminate significant head-to-head competition between the companies[Read More…]
FDA Launches Public Education Campaign to Prevent and Reduce Tobacco Use Among LGBT Young Adults
“This Free Life” campaign encourages lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young adults to live tobacco free Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the launch of a historic public education campaign aimed at preventing and reducing tobacco use among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender[Read More…]
The Republic of Tea Issues Voluntary Recall of Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. The Republic of Tea is dedicated to the health and wellness of each and every citizen (customer). As such, we are issuing a voluntary recall of our Organic Turmeric Ginger Green Tea in response to a possible health risk. There have been no illnesses reported[Read More…]
World’s Choice Products, Inc. Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert on ‘Supreme Elixir’, ‘Kids Juice’ and ‘Xtreme Fiber Detox’
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2016. World’s Choice Products, Inc. of San Diego, CA, is recalling the following products: 32 fluid ounce “Supreme Elixir” drink 32 fluid ounce “Kid’s Juice” drink 1 pound and 8 ounce “Xtreme Fiber Detox” The recall was initiated because the products contain undeclared whey protein, which[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week for the May 1 through May 22, 2016 Period
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2016. Summer can’t be far behind as the Park Forest Farmers’ Market will open on Saturday, May 7. Since 1974, the Park Forest Farmers’ Market has been connecting area residents with local farmers, food vendors and businesses. The Market hosts 22 full spaces with a variety[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse Proudly Presents Anne Hills on May 14 (Video)
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2016. Edgar’s Place Coffee House will proudly present musician Anne Hills on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffee House is located in the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest. Anne Hills has become one of the better known[Read More…]
President Obama Complete Remarks at 2016 White House Correspondents’ Dinner (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2016