Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. Working women and men urgently need a voice on the job today, but the sad truth is that it has become more difficult for them to have one, as today’s figures on union membership demonstrate. Union membership impacts every other economic outcome that matters to all[Read More…]
Day: January 23, 2013
Panel Recommends Changing Name of Common Disorder in Women
Urges further research to advance understanding and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health has concluded that the name of a common hormone disorder in women, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), causes confusion and is a barrier to research[Read More…]
Galileo’s Search and Rescue System Passes First Space Test
Galileo search and rescue repeater signal EU–(ENEWSPF)–23 January 2013. The first switch-on of a Galileo search and rescue package shows it to be working well. Its activation begins a major expansion of the space-based Cospas–Sarsat network, which brings help to air and sea vessels in distress. The second pair of[Read More…]
Union Membership Rate in 2012 is 11.3%, Down From 11.8% in 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. In 2012, the union membership rate–the percent of wage and salary workers who were members of a union–was 11.3 percent, down from 11.8 percent in 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The number of wage and salary workers belonging to unions, at 14.4[Read More…]
Knights of Columbus- Nina Council #3602 to Hold Annual Lenten Fish Fry
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. The Knights of Columbus-Nina Council #3602 will hold their annual Lenten Fish Fry for 6 consecutive Fridays beginning Friday, February 15, 2013. Each week’s Lenten Fish Fry will be held at St. Irenaeus Church’s School Gym located at south Orchard and Indianwood Boulevard, Park Forest. Serving[Read More…]
Bills Filed to Establish Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Program and Reduce Penalties for Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana
OKLAHOMA CITY–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2013. State Sen. Constance Johnson has filed separate bills to establish a medical marijuana program in Oklahoma and to reduce the penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana. S.B. 902 directs the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to develop and adopt rules that allow individuals[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present Dave Rudolph on Saturday, February 2
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2013. For those of you who were disappointed that Dave Rudolph had to cancel his January performance, Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse is pleased to announce that Dave will perform on Saturday, February 2 at 8 p.m. The Coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70[Read More…]
Toxic Contamination Remains Widespread In the Chesapeake Bay
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2013. A new federal report finds toxic contamination remains widespread in the Chesapeake Bay, with severe impacts in some places, which health and environmental advocates say lends support to their push in Maryland for legislative action on pesticides and other hazardous chemicals. In spite of some cleanup,[Read More…]
Statement by Defense Press Secretary George Little on General John Allen, U.S. Marine Corps
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 22, 2013. Secretary Panetta has been informed that the Department’s Office of Inspector General has concluded an investigation into a matter involving Gen. John Allen, U.S. Marine Corps. The secretary was pleased to learn that allegations of professional misconduct were not substantiated by the investigation. The secretary has[Read More…]
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