Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. The following statement is attributed to the Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Every April we recognize National Autism Awareness Month and the special challenges faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). CDC estimates that an average of 1 in 110 children in[Read More…]
Day: April 1, 2011
UN Refugee Chief Heads to Kenya After Reviewing Situation in Egypt
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 April 2011 – The head of the United Nations refugee agency has concluded a two-day visit to Egypt to review the response to the humanitarian crisis sparked by the unrest in Libya, as his office voiced concern that thousands of people could be trapped in areas where fighting[Read More…]
UN Staff Killed During Attack in Northern Afghanistan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 April 2011 – United Nations personnel working in Afghanistan have been killed today after demonstrators attacked a UN compound in the country’s northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif. The attack took place at an operations centre for the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), according to information released by the[Read More…]
Several Pesticides and Industrial Chemicals to Join UN Treaty Watch List
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 April 2011 – United Nations experts have recommended that two pesticides, one severely hazardous pesticide formulation and three industrial chemicals be added to a trade “watch list” under a UN-backed treaty aimed at helping poorer countries more effectively manage potentially harmful imported substances. The Rotterdam Convention on the[Read More…]
National Institutes Of Cancer Website Recognizes Cancer-Killing Properties Of Cannabinoids
Bethesda, MD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. The website of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), a component of the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH), has acknowledged the cancer-fighting properties of marijuana’s active components, but stopped short of recognizing that oncologists may recommend cannabis as an anti-proliferative treatment therapy. The agency last[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: National Clean Fleets Partnership
Public-Private Partnership to Engage Large Commercial Fleets to Significantly Reduce Petroleum Use Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. In 2008, America imported 11 million barrels of oil a day. On Wednesday, the President announced a bold goal of cutting that amount by one-third by 2025. To achieve this goal we will harness[Read More…]
State Department Testimony Re: Assessing the Situation in Libya
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2011. The following testimony was given on March 31, 201 by James B. Steinberg, Deputy Secretary of State before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Good afternoon. I want to thank Chairman Kerry and Ranking Member Lugar for inviting me today. I am grateful for this opportunity to[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Financial Literacy Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Americans’ ability to build a secure future for themselves and their families requires the navigation of an increasingly complex financial system. As we recover from the worst economic crisis in generations, it is more important than ever to be knowledgeable about the consequences of our[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Cancer Control Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Over the past several decades, our Nation has made significant advances in the fight against cancer. Improvements in early detection and treatment of this disease have led to decreases in the rates of new cases and deaths, and many people who are diagnosed with cancer[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 31, 2011. Our Nation’s children are our hope for the future, and caring for them is one of our greatest responsibilities. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect by promoting healthy families, protecting children, and supporting communities throughout[Read More…]
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