SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2015–Yesterday a federal court in California denied a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) motion to dismiss Center for Food Safety’s (CFS) lawsuit challenging its allowance of pesticide-contaminated compost in organic food production without a formal rulemaking and a public comment period . USDA had argued that[Read More…]
Month: October 2015
Basic Nurse Assistant Training Classes Starting October 19th at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. The South Suburban College non-credit Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program (CNA) is running a daytime cohort session from October 19th through December 10th at the Oak Forest Center. Successful completion of this non-credit course is required in order to become eligible to take the State[Read More…]
Senate Reaches Significant Deal to Reduce Prison Population and Reform Mandatory Minimums
Criminal Justice Legislation Lowers Drug Sentences, Increases Early Release and Returns Some Discretion to Judges; Bipartisan Compromise Bill Backed by Top Democrats And Republicans Amid Public Demands to End Mass Incarceration Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. Today, a bipartisan group of Senators announced a historic deal on criminal justice reform, rounding[Read More…]
Major Fertilizer Producer Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC to Ensure Proper Handling, Storage and Disposal of 60 Billion Pounds of Hazardous Waste
Manufacturer Committing Close to $2 Billion in Funding to Address Environmental Impacts From Phosphoric Acid and Fertilizer Production Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with Mosaic Fertilizer LLC that will ensure the proper treatment, storage and disposal of[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending, Sept. 26, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 277,000, an increase of 10,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 267,000. The 4-week moving average was 270,750, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
October 1: Chicago Domestic Violence Service Providers Call for Springfield to Walk in Our Children’s Shoes
Envision a life without Domestic Violence Services and say NO MORE CUTS, CHOOSE REVENUE CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network will host a rally on October 1 to launch the Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event will take place outdoors at the James Thompson Center Plaza, 100[Read More…]
NOW: ‘Bullies Throwing a Lot of Bull’
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill on House Oversight Committee’s Hearing on Planned Parenthood: “Bullies throwing a lot of bull.” That’s how Planned Parenthood Vice President Dawn Laguens described the hours-long ordeal endured by her boss, Cecile Richards today. And it’s entirely accurate. Shame on those[Read More…]
October 1: Early Sales of Marijuana to Adults 21 and Older Begins in Oregon
Existing Medical Marijuana Dispensaries May Temporarily Sell Recreational Marijuana to Adults; Lawmakers Allow Early Sales to Curb Illicit Use and Sale of Marijuana OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—September 30, 2015. Beginning October 1st, adults 21 and older will be able to legally purchase marijuana at existing medical marijuana dispensaries. Possession of marijuana became legal[Read More…]
Injuries Cost the US $671 Billion in 2013
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2015. The total cost of injuries and violence in the United States was $671 billion in 2013, according to two Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports (MMWR) released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cost associated with fatal injuries was $214 billion; nonfatal[Read More…]
7 in 10 Students Who Currently use Tobacco used a Flavored Product
New data show importance of addressing all forms of tobacco use, including flavored products 7 out of 10 middle and high school students and who currently use tobacco have used a flavored product. Full infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 30, 2015. An estimated 70 percent of U.S. middle and high school students[Read More…]
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