Day: December 6, 2012

Grassroots Groups to Set Up Durbinville Shantytown in Growing Wave of Protest Against Economic Safety Net Cuts

Direct action follows three days of breadlines outside Durbin’s office — part of groundswell of opposition to proposed cuts to New Deal-era and domestic programs that will gut economy, hurt seniors, disabled, families. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012. Local grassroots organizations will erect a “Durbinville” shantytown/protest at noon on December 6, as[Read More…]

Pesticide Exposure Linked to Rising Food Allergies in U.S

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012.  A study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology finds that exposure to dichlorophenols may be associated food allergies. Dichlorophenols are used as an intermediary in the manufacturing of some of the most commonly used pesticides, such as 2,4-D, and are[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 6, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 6, 2012  – An Afghan and coalition security force conducted an operation in Dara-e Pech district, Kunar province, yesterday that killed the Taliban leader Akhbar and several other insurgents. Akhbar coordinated the movement of insurgent fighters in Kunar and was directly responsible for supplying money and equipment to[Read More…]

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