Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke today as part of their regular consultations, and to follow up on Secretary Clinton’s meeting with the Prime Minister. The two leaders discussed a range of security issues, and the President reaffirmed his and our country’s unshakeable commitment to[Read More…]
Month: September 2012
FDA Approves Humira to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use of Humira (adalimumab) to include treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis in adults. Humira is approved to control ulcerative colitis when immunosuppressant medicines like corticosteroids, azathioprine, and 6-mercaptopurine have not worked. The drug is an[Read More…]
SEIU and EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! to Educate Voters: Todd Akin is Wrong for Missouri
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2012. Today EMILY’s List WOMEN VOTE! and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) announced they will begin airing television ads in support of Democratic Senate candidate Claire McCaskill, who is running for re-election in Missouri against Rep. Todd Akin. The $1 million ad buy begins running[Read More…]
Fresh Express Recalls Limited Quantity Of Expired 18 oz. Hearts Of Romaine Salad Due To Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of expired 18 oz. Hearts of Romaine salad with the expired Use-by Date of September 26, 2012 and Product Code H256808 as a precaution due to a possible health risk. No consumer complaints have been received[Read More…]
Voluntary Recall of Harry & David Brand Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter, Creamy Banana Peanut Spread, Creamy Rasberry Peanut Spread, and Related Products Due to Potential Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Harry and David, LLC is taking the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling its 12 oz. jars of Harry & David® Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter, Harry & David® Creamy Banana Peanut Spread, and Harry & David® Creamy Raspberry Peanut Spread with “Best By” dates of[Read More…]
New Amnesty International Report Exposes Severe, Inhumane Solitary Confinement Conditions for 3,000 California Prisoners
Human Rights Group Urges California to Amend Brutal Conditions New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Three thousand prisoners in two California prisons are being held in solitary confinement under “cruel, degrading and inhuman” conditions that violate international standards, Amnesty International said today based on exclusive access to Pelican Bay and Corcoran state[Read More…]
Consumer Confidence Posts a Significant Gain in September
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Consumer confidence improved substantially in September due to more favorable prospects for the national economy, according to University of Michigan economist Richard Curtin, director of the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Surveys, conducted by the U-M Institute for Social Research, have been[Read More…]
Prairie State College Trustee Candidacy Petitions Available
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. Candidacy petitions for two, six-year, non-compensated terms on the Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees are now available. The petition packages can be picked up from the President’s Office, located in room 2270 on PSC’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago[Read More…]
Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Prairie State College on October 20 and 21
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 28, 2012. The Prairie State College (PSC) Natural Science Department is hosting the South Suburban Earth Science Club Fossil, Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21, at the Prairie Center Gym on PSC’s main campus at[Read More…]
Remarks by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, International Union of Police Associations
Bonita Springs, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2012. Thank you, Sam [Cabral], for inviting me to speak to your convention. I’m honored to be here. You’re a strong and important leader, Sam. I salute your vision and integrity. I’m honored to be here with you all. I don’t know that there are many[Read More…]