Day: November 24, 2015

FDA Approves Portrazza to Treat Advanced Squamous Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Portrazza (necitumumab) in combination with two forms of chemotherapy to treat patients with advanced (metastatic) squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have not previously received medication specifically for treating their advanced lung cancer. Lung cancer is[Read More…]

Quebec to Restrict ‘High Risk’ Pesticides to Protect Pollinators and Public Health

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2015.  The Canadian province of Quebec has announced plans for a major overhaul of its pesticide laws in order to protect pollinators, public health and the wider environment. Canadian provinces, particularly Quebec and Ontario, have long led the way in crafting common sense pesticide legislation that responds[Read More…]

Costco, Red Lobster Will Not Sell GMO Salmon

Coalition demands labeling in wake of FDA approval WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. On the heels of FDA’s approval of GMO salmon, the third largest retailer in the U.S., Costco Wholesale (COST), has made a public commitment to not sell GMO salmon.  Friends of the Earth and a coalition of[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Hosts Apprenticeship Roundtable to Foster Employment

MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly hosted an Apprenticeship Roundtable aimed at better promoting training and internship opportunities for in-demand jobs in manufacturing and the trades. The roundtable brought together manufacturers, colleges and workforce development experts to create ways to increase enrollment in training programs, align programs to meet employer[Read More…]

The Police Execution of Laquan McDonald

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015 By: Frank Chapman, Field Organizer, Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression On October 20, 2014, 17 year old Laquan McDonald was murdered (shot 16 times) by Chicago police officer Craig Van Dyke. A police car dashboard camera video-recorded the shooting. After Chicago city officials saw the[Read More…]

ACLU and Maine Health Care Providers File Lawsuit to Restore Abortion Coverage for Poor Women

Denying Abortion Coverage Through MaineCare Violates Maine Constitution Portland, Maine –(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Maine, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today filed a lawsuit seeking to restore abortion coverage for women who qualify for MaineCare. Current Maine Department of Health and Human Services policy bans[Read More…]

Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions in Wisconsin

Decision Comes as the Supreme Court Grants Review of Similar Texas Law MADISON, Wis. —(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2015. Marking an important victory for Wisconsin women, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit today rejected the state’s efforts to reinstate an unconstitutional restriction on access to abortion. This comes just over a week[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Nov. 23, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2015 – 1:20 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST:  A full house today.  Nice to see you all.  I assume it’s only because you all missed me.  (Laughter.)  I assume.  All right, I do not have anything at the top, Julie, so we can go straight to your questions.[Read More…]

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