Day: February 13, 2015

Oregon’s Governor Kitzhaber Announces Resignation

Salem,OR—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2015. Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement today. I am announcing today that I will resign as Governor of the State of Oregon. It is not in my nature to walk away from a job I have undertaken – it is to stand and fight for the cause.[Read More…]

The Effect of Rising Inequality on Social Security

President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act in Washington, D.C., on August 14, 1935. Source: AP Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015. By Rebecca Vallas, Christian E. Weller, Rachel West, Jackie Odum The nation’s Social Security system has long been a bedrock of economic security, protecting nearly all American workers[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Feb. 13, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015 Senators Sanders, Warren Warn of Social Security Battle Ahead On Tuesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said that House Republicans have already fired a warning shot that they’ll try to scale back future payouts under Social Security. Sen. Sanders mentioned the Alliance and made the statement in[Read More…]

Moscahlades Bros Inc. Recalls Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring Because of Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015.  Moscahlades Bros Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling Hellas Golden Double Smoked Herring because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life­ threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it[Read More…]

UN Warns of ‘Urgent’ Humanitarian Situation as Boko Haram Attacks Spill Over Nigeria Border

Refugees from Nigeria queue to get water at the Minawao camp in Cameroon. UNHCR has registered over 40,000 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon’s Far North region to date, and 32,000 of them have moved to Minawao. Photo: UNHCR/D. Mbaiorem GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–13 February 2015 – As the continuing violence in north-east Nigeria spills[Read More…]

USDA Approves GMO Apples Despite Opposition from Apple Industry and Consumers

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015. Statement of Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter: “Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ genetically engineered Arctic Apples. These apples are engineered to resist browning when sliced. The USDA’s environmental review received 73,000 comments that overwhelmingly opposed the commercialization[Read More…]

Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015  Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set Recall Summary Name of product:  ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set Hazard:  The battery packs can overheat, split apart and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  Jackco[Read More…]

Climate Action Plan Toolkit: EPA Releases Stormwater Climate Change Tool

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015.  “Climate change means increased risks to our health, our economy, and our environment,” said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “But with the President’s Climate Action Plan, the agency is taking action to advance science-based technology, such as the addition of the Climate Adjustment Tool, to help state[Read More…]

FDA Issues New Draft Documents Related to Compounding of Human Drugs

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 13, 2015.  Documents include draft guidances on outsourcing facility registration; outsourcing facility adverse event reporting; drug repackaging; mixing, diluting, and repackaging biological products; and a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the states Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued five draft documents related to drug compounding[Read More…]

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