New site for adults with limited literacy skills, with audio versions of each page Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. A new, easy-to-read website on drug abuse designed for adults with a low reading literacy level (eighth grade or below) was launched today by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part[Read More…]
Day: February 21, 2012
Conservationists File Suit To Remove Dam
Imperiled manatees, sturgeon blocked from their historic migration on the Ocklawaha Tallahassee, FL–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. Earthjustice filed a 60-day Notice of Intent to Sue the U.S. Forest Service today to protect imperiled manatees and shortnose sturgeon, two species which are blocked from migrating in the Ocklawaha River by a dam[Read More…]
Arctic Oil Drilling Will Pump Pollution into Pristine Skies
Groups file lawsuit challenging EPA air pollution permits for Shell Oil Anchorage, AK–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. A coalition of groups has filed a lawsuit in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s issuance of air pollution discharge permits for Shell’s Discoverer drillship and associated fleet for[Read More…]
Durbin: House Republicans Should Go Back to Drawing Board on Transportation Bill
Senate alternative has bipartisan support and would protect Chicago transit funding source CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The House Republicans should go back to the drawing board rather than piece together a partisan transportation bill that has little chance of passing, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said today. Federal funding for transportation[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Charter High School is Now Accepting Applications for Class of 2016
Only Public Charter High School in Chicago Suburbs RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012—Applications for eighth grade students who reside in Rich Township High School District 227 for enrollment in Southland College Prep Charter High School’s 9th grade (freshman) class for the 2012-2013 school year are now being accepted. Completed[Read More…]
Park Forest Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighter/Paramedics
Newly sworn-in Firefighter/Paramedics (L to R) Raymond Peterlin, Kevin Grove and Tyler Triemstra. (Photo: Samantha Chapleau) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Officials from the Park Forest Fire Department presented three new firefighter/paramedics at Monday’s Village Board meeting. Kevin Grove, age 24, Raymond Peterlin, age 30, and Tyler Triemstra, age 22, each took[Read More…]
Health Reform Expands the Insurance Market, Supports Consumer-Governed Nonprofit Health Plans
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today announced that seven Consumer Oriented and Operated Plans (CO-OPs) will receive repayable loans to help them establish private non-profit, consumer-governed health insurance companies. Created by the Affordable Care Act, CO-OP plans will give consumers and small businesses more[Read More…]
Steingraber’s New Book Reissues Call for Protection from Pesticides
MAINE–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. As a modern-day Rachel Carson, she is the titular queen of the environmental movement in the United States today. As a mom, she faces many of the same challenges that all of us encounter in an insanely busy world. In one month, Dr. Sandra Steingraber will keynote[Read More…]
Pro Armor Recalls Latches for Utility Vehicle Doors Due to Ejection and Laceration Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Latch for Utility Vehicle[Read More…]
Shimano Recalls PRO Atherton Mountain Bike Handlebar Stems Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
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