Is Venus volcanically active? EU–(ENEWSPF)–3 December 2012 Six years of observations by ESA’s Venus Express have shown large changes in the sulphur dioxide content of the planet’s atmosphere, and one intriguing possible explanation is volcanic eruptions. The thick atmosphere of Venus contains over a million times as much[Read More…]
Month: December 2012
How to Avoid the Flu
National Influenza Vaccination Week SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. To help stay healthy during the holidays and into next year, give the gift of health by getting a flu shot to not only protect you, but others as well. National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), December 2-8, 2012, is a national observance established[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Finalize Dates of Special Election for 2nd Congressional District
New Law Saves Taxpayer Dollars, Sets General Election on April 9 to Coincide with Local Elections CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed legislation to allow the upcoming special general election to fill the 2nd Congressional District seat formerly held by Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., to coincide with previously[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Czech Republic Prime Minister Karel Schwarzenberg
Prague, Czech Republic–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. MODERATOR: (In Czech.) FOREIGN MINISTER SCHWARZENBERG: (In Czech.) SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you, my friend. It is such a pleasure to be back in one of the most beautiful cities in the world and to meet with one of our strongest allies, partners, and friends on[Read More…]
People With Medicare Save $5 Billion on Prescription Drugs Because of Health Care Law
Additional value possible with plan options during Open Enrollment Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. As the final week of Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that savings on prescription drugs made possible by the Affordable Care Act reached $5.1 billion. More than 5.8 million[Read More…]
34 Arrested, as Obama Administration Breaks Its Word on Workplace Raids
Community Demands Their Immediate Release CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. In response to last week’s arrest of 34 workers at the Chicago Pallet Company, community and religious leaders will present a demand Monday, December 3, 2012 to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release the workers without bail and to use the policy[Read More…]
Grassroots groups to Durbin: Tax the Rich & Wall Street, Hands Off Vital Safety Net Programs
Community residents say cuts to New Deal era and domestic programs will plunge economy back into full-blown recession, serve as death sentence for seniors, disabled. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. Local grassroots organizations will feed the hungry in soup and bread lines at noon on December 3-6, culminating in the erection of[Read More…]
FDA Allows Lindane Use to Continue Despite Health Risks and Calls for a Ban
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dened a 2010 petition filed by the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Pesticide Action Network North America (PAN) to ban the insecticide lindane, which is harmful to human health and ineffective in controlling lice and scabies. Pressure had[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, December 3, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested the senior Taliban leader for eastern Chimtal district, Balkh province, today. The leader planned and conducted numerous attacks, including improvised explosive device attacks, against Afghan and coalition forces and provided direct support to other senior Taliban leaders in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 3, 2012
Resident Barbara Gallagher caught this picture of the demolition of Wildwood School last week. “I remember learning the metric system there in fourth grade,” she commented on her Facebook account. (Used with permission) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2012.The Village of Park Forest’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held[Read More…]
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