Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., is President Pro Tempore of the Senate and chairs the State Department And Foreign Operations Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee. “I’ve been briefed by our negotiators in Geneva. I am encouraged that they and most of our allies believe this is[Read More…]
Day: November 25, 2013
Positive Results Seen in Treating Critically Ill Flu Patients With NAI Drugs
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. In 2009, a global influenza pandemic, influenza A (2009 H1N1), severely sickened and killed thousands of people, including many in the United States. Since the onset of the H1N1 pandemic, prompt administration of antiviral drugs has been recommended for all patients with a suspected[Read More…]
‘Rare’ ApoE Gene Variant Now Believed to be Common in Africans and African Descendants Worldwide
The Gene Can Increase Levels of Triglyceride Fats in Blood, Which May Contribute to Risk of Heart Disease and Other Disorders NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have found that a genetic variation that is linked to increased levels of triglycerides — fats in the blood[Read More…]
Geneva Conference on Syria Set for January, UN Chief Announces
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 November 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said that he would convene in Geneva on 22 January the long-sought international conference on Syria bringing together the Government and the opposition to a negotiating table for the first time since the conflict started in March 2011. “This is a[Read More…]
Statement by Representative Schakowsky on President Obama’s Announcement on the First Step Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2013 – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on President Obama’s Announcement on the First Step Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program: “Yesterday’s deal is an important step toward preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons capability, and a major win for U.S. national security. “The agreement freezes[Read More…]
Unsealed: Dept. of Justice Document Reveals the Federal Case against Luminant Coal Plants
DALLAS, TX–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. For the first time, a newly unveiled document details Department of Justice Clean Air Act complaints against Luminant Generating Company. The previously sealed information comes as part of an enforcement case filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency[Read More…]
12 Michigan Counties Show Unhealthy, Poorly Controlled Levels of Ozone Pollution
Sierra Club files petition calling on EPA to redesignate and protect 12 Michigan counties from dangerous levels of ozone pollution MICHICAG—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. On the heels of a new petition filed by the Sierra Club and Earthjustice, the Sierra Club Beyond Coal Michigan Campaignis also calling on the Environmental Protection[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured June 12, 2013, through November 5, 2013. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control in these vehicles may intermittently become inoperable when the vehicle is started, preventing the windshield defroster[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles, Nov. 25, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured October 25, 2011, through June 29, 2012 and equipped with the 8-way power adjustable front seat feature. The wiring harness for the power seat may contact the seat frame which may[Read More…]
Hyundai Recall of Certain Model Year 2007 – 2008 Hyundai Entourage Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. SUMMARY: Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Entourage vehicles manufactured from February 16, 2006, through June 30, 2008 and sold in, or currently registered in, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois,[Read More…]