Bill Further Entrenches Indefinite Detention and Unfair Trials at Guantanamo Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Amnesty International USA condemned the restrictions on the transfer of Guantanamo detainees in the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed into law yesterday by President Obama. The law continues for one more year a ban[Read More…]
Month: January 2013
Electric Stimulation of Brain Releases Powerful, Opiate-like Painkiller
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Researchers used electricity on certain regions in the brain of a patient with chronic, severe facial pain to release an opiate-like substance that’s considered one of the body’s most powerful painkillers. The findings expand on previous work done at the University of Michigan, Harvard University and[Read More…]
Beliefs on Best Way to Lose Weight Can Torpedo New Year’s Resolutions
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. People setting a goal to lose weight in 2013 may want to first ask themselves if diet or exercise is more important to success. Whether a person believes obesity is caused by overeating or by a lack of exercise can predict whether he or she will[Read More…]
Get Your Taxes Done for Free At Prairie State College
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. Prairie State College (PSC) in conjunction with the Center for Economic Progress (CEP) is offering opportunities for individuals and families meeting certain criteria to get their taxes done for free. PSC is one of many organizations operating as a CEP tax site offering tax preparation assistance.[Read More…]
Department of Health and Human Services Can Reduce Health Costs, Improve Patient Care by Implementing Shared Decision Making Initiatives
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. The Affordable Care Act gives the department of Health and Human Services the authority to implement an important provision designed to improve patient care and reduce health care costs, according to a new Center for American Progress article published yesterday in the New England Journal[Read More…]
Afghanistan: Doctors Without Borders Reopens Khost Maternity Hospital
KABUL/KHOST, AFGHANISTAN–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013—The international independent medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has resumed activities at its maternity hospital in Khost Province, Afghanistan, which were suspended following an explosion in the hospital in April 2012. The reopening follows the demonstration of strong support to MSF and reassurances[Read More…]
National Defense Authorization Act Prevents Closing Guantanamo, Could Protect Right to Discriminate
Obama Jeopardizes Ability to Close Guantanamo While Raising Discrimination Concerns in the Military WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2013. President Obama has signed the National Defense Authorization Act, which jeopardizes his ability to meet his promise to close the military prison at Guantanamo Bay during his presidency. Another provision of concern requires the[Read More…]
FDA Moves Forward on Genetically Engineered Salmon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 3, 2012. On December 21, just as everyone was gearing up for the holidays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its release of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Preliminary Finding of No Significant Impact on the genetically engineered (GE) AguaBounty AquaAdvantage salmon. The FDA action[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 3, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 03, 2013 – During a security operation, Mubariz Jaan, a Taliban leader, was killed by an Afghan and coalition security force in Andar district, Ghazni province, Wednesday. Mubariz Jaan was responsible for gathering intelligence and directing attacks against local Afghan civilians and government officials. Prior to his death,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Receipt of the Highest Level Green Building Certification for the Chicago Center for Green Technology
Platinum LEED Certification Demonstrates City’s On-going Commitment to Buildings that are Energy Efficient, Conserve Resources, and Provide a Healthy Indoor Environment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT) has been awarded a Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)[Read More…]
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