A Muslim woman holds up a peace flag in Milan, Italy, during a protest against violence on November 21, 2015. Source: AP/Luca Bruno Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. The incredible barbarism perpetrated by the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, too often dissuades those in the West from[Read More…]
Day: December 8, 2015
Tar Sands are Trouble! National Academy of Science Study Skewers Diluted Bitumen
Groundbreaking report calls for increased scrutiny and regulation, vindicates tar sands campaigners WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015 – The National Academy of Sciences today released a study on diluted bitumen (or “dilbit”), a raw form of tar sands oil making its way across North America in increasing volumes, that supports[Read More…]
At COP21: New Resilience ‘Toolkit’ Guides Cities Facing Rising Temperatures, Deadly Heat Waves
NRDC former president says toolkit can help “protect those who are most vulnerable” from climate impacts PARIS–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015 — Cities plagued by dangerous heat waves and soaring temperatures will be able to better protect their most vulnerable citizens with a new climate resilience toolkit released today at the Paris[Read More…]
Biomarkers Outperform Symptoms in Parsing Psychosis Subgroups
Multiple biological pathways lead to similar symptoms – NIH-funded study. Color coding illustrates the relationship between biotypes and diagnoses of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and psychotic bipolar disorder in study participants. Each disorder includes patients with each of the three biotypes. The biotypes vary along two key dimensions – cognitive control and[Read More…]
HHS Partners with LGBT Organizations to Promote Open Enrollment Activities during LGBT Week of Action
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. With the December 15 deadline for coverage starting in January 2016 fast approaching, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced partnerships with key national organizations to support LGBT outreach and enrollment efforts during 2016 Open Enrollment. As part of LGBT Week of Action[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Manchin, and Representatives Ellison, Fitzpatrick introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Access to Credit
Nearly 50 Million Americans are ‘Credit Invisible’ Due to Limited Credit History; S. 2355/H.R. 4172 Allows Consumers to Build Credit Scores from Rent, Phone and Gas Payments WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Manchin (D-W.V.) today announced the introduction of The Credit Access and Inclusion Act[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Social Media Reporting Bill
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on legislation filed today by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, to require Internet companies that are aware of undefined “terrorist activity” to report it to law-enforcement. “Let’s make sure the record is clear: The Director of the FBI testified[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Calls to Ban All Muslims From Entering the Country
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015 Calls to ban all Muslims from entering the United States are nothing short of disgraceful and dangerous. Bigoted remarks aimed at all Muslims displays a level of intolerance that is not only harmful and divisive, but un-American. The Muslims who have immigrated to my district have[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on New 5-Star Safety Ratings for Automobiles
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced major changes to the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) – also known as the five-star safety ratings system – set to debut in 2018. The updated analysis will include consideration of pedestrian and rear-seat passenger safety. Rep.[Read More…]
Member of Computer Hacking Group ‘NullCrew’ Pleads Guilty in Cyber-Attacks on Corporations, Universities and Governments
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2015. A Tennessee man pleaded guilty in federal court today to charges he helped launch cyber-attacks on corporations, universities and governmental entities throughout the world. As a member of the hacking group “NullCrew,” TIMOTHY JUSTEN FRENCH exploited computer vulnerabilities to obtain unauthorized access and steal confidential information,[Read More…]
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