Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit in federal court in California February 12 against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for failing to ensure that three widely used pesticides —atrazine, 2,4-D and alachlor— do not jeopardize the survival of two Bay Area endangered[Read More…]
Day: February 17, 2015
Defense Secretary Carter’s Message to all DoD Personnel
Incoming Secretary of Defense Ash Carter arrives at the Pentagon to assume duties as the newly appointed secretary of defense, Feb. 17, 2015. DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. To all Department of Defense personnel: I am honored to become your Secretary[Read More…]
Feds Propose to Protect 39,655 Square Miles for Endangered Whales Along East Coast
Proposal Will Protect Calving, Foraging Areas of Last Remaining 450 Whales WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. In response to the efforts of conservation and wildlife protection groups, the National Marine Fisheries Service today proposed to protect 39,655 square miles as critical habitat for North Atlantic right whales. Only about 450 of[Read More…]
ACLU Comment on Granting of Preliminary Injunction in Texas, et al. v. United States
SAN FRANCISCO –(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015. A federal district court in Texas issued a ruling today in Texas, et al. v. United States, the 26-state lawsuit challenging the immigration initiatives announced by President Obama last November. The ruling grants a preliminary injunction, blocking the implementation of Deferred Action for Parents of[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on State of Texas v. United States of America
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. The Supreme Court and Congress have made clear that the federal government can set priorities in enforcing our immigration laws—which is exactly what the President did when he announced commonsense policies to help fix our broken immigration system. Those policies are consistent with the laws passed[Read More…]
Make a Gourd Birdhouse at Thorn Creek Nature Center on March 1
Registratio Required by Friday, February 27 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. If you build it, wrens will come! Join us for our Make a Gourd Birdhouse Workshop on Sunday, March 1, and discover how to create a welcoming nesting space for wrens and other cavity nesters in your own backyard.[Read More…]
Chili Evening Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve on March 5
Registration Required by Tuesday, March 3 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 17, 2015. “Chili Evening Hike” will be held Thursday, March 5, 5:30-8 p.m. at Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve. Let’s listen, and adjust our eyes, ears and even our walking styles to catch a glimpse of the active life of the[Read More…]
Is Roundup the Cause for Gluten Intolerance?
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2015 Written by Jen Keehn The number of people with intolerance to gluten has been steadily rising, and the sheer number of people that need to follow a “gluten free” diet is a little bit scary. A lot of people are beginning to question why there’s such a sweeping surge in[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 16, 2015
Sue Brazzale shows her granddaughter some smartphone applications prior to Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2015. As you know, on Tuesday, April 7 voters in Park Forest will elect candidates to serve as Mayor, Village Trustee and Library Board Trustee. The Non-Partisan[Read More…]
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