Personal stories across the country show how the health care law is working for Americans Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled “MyCare,” a collection of online personal video and blog stories of Americans helped by the Affordable Care Act. MyCare is a[Read More…]
Day: March 16, 2012
Volvo Recall of Certain Model Year 2012 S60 and XC60 Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 16, 2012. Summary: Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012 S60 and XC60 passenger vehicles. An incorrect mixture of underbody coating and over-application can result in rigid, icicle-like areas hanging from vehicle’s undercarriage. Consequence: If this condition exists, the underbody coating may penetrate the fuels lines and cause[Read More…]
Statement by US State Department on North Korean Announcement of Missile Launch
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. North Korea’s announcement that it plans to conduct a missile launch in direct violation of its international obligations is highly provocative. UN Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874 clearly and unequivocally prohibit North Korea from conducting launches that use ballistic missile technology. Such a missile launch[Read More…]
Law Ending Prison-Based Gerrymandering Stands: Plaintiffs Drop Challenge
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. New Yorkers enjoyed a clear victory today, as plaintiffs in the Little v. LATFOR case dropped their challenge of the state law ending prison-based gerrymandering. The law, known as Part XX, was passed in 2010 to increase fairness in redistricting by counting incarcerated people as[Read More…]
NIH Brain Imaging Study Finds Evidence of Basis for Caregiving Impulse
Infants’ faces evoke species-specific patterns of brain activity in adults Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. Distinct patterns of activity — which may indicate a predisposition to care for infants — appear in the brains of adults who view an image of an infant face — even when the child is not[Read More…]
Helicopter Crashes in Eastern Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012 — Twelve International Security Assistance Force service members died following a helicopter crash in Kabul province today. The cause of the crash is under investigation, however initial reporting indicates there was no enemy activity in the area at the time of the crash. It is ISAF[Read More…]
Report Confirms Low-Dose Health Effects of Endocrine Disruptors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2012. A report published online this week in the journal Endocrine Reviews documents extensive scientific research showing that endocrine disrupting chemicals, or endocrine disruptors, can be toxic to humans even in minutely small doses. The report, three years in the making, was published Wednesday by a team[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 15, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Daquane D. Rivers, 21, of Marianna, Fla., died March 14, from injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident in Paktika province, Afghanistan. Rivers was assigned to 2nd[Read More…]
The American Spring: A Time for Occupy To Blossom
National Occupation of Washington, DC Will Bring Occupiers Together to Share Experiences, Educate Each Other and Build an Independent Movement to Shift Power from Concentrated Wealth Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2012. Many in the corporate media like to think the Occupy is over, but those of us involved know better. We do[Read More…]
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