Hogue: “The deadly reality of the Zika outbreak requires leaders to take bold action in the face of this public health crisis” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. In light of the severe public health threat posed by the Zika virus, NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue is calling on Marco Rubio,[Read More…]
Day: February 5, 2016
South Suburban College to Host 18th Annual Jazz Festival on February 13
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College is hosting the 2016 SSC Jazz Festival on Saturday, February 13th from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center. The 18th annual fest features performances by bands from eleven local high schools and middle schools, as well as[Read More…]
NJCAA National Division II Player of the Week / South Suburban College Bulldogs Ranked #2 in the Nation
Jovan Mooring SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball player, sophomore guard Jovan Mooring (Hillcrest HS), was named NJCAA “NATIONAL” Division II Player-of-the-Week for the second time this season. Last week, Mooring averaged 38.3 points, grabbed 8.7 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and snatched[Read More…]
California Congressman Introduces Bill to Reduce Seabird Deaths
Proposed Legislation Aims to Reduce Bycatch of Critically Endangered Albatross and Petrel Species Waved Albatross. Photo: E. B. Connelly/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016—Yesterday, Representative Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) introduced the Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act, which would enable U.S. federal agencies to comply with an international agreement aimed to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: It’s Time for America to Lead on Leave
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement on the 23rd anniversary of President Bill Clinton signing the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into law. “23 years ago today, President Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to ensure Americans could take unpaid[Read More…]
Duckworth & Franken Applaud President’s New Job Training Initiative That Builds upon Their Bill to Close the Skills Gap
President’s plan would strengthen partnerships between employers and community colleges as Duckworth & Franken proposed with their Community College to Career Fund Act Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2016. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) today commended President Obama’s new plan to strengthen partnerships between businesses and community colleges[Read More…]
As Shareholders Mull Clean Water Resolution, New Data Shows Tyson One of Nation’s Top Water Polluters
BOSTON, MA –(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2016. As shareholders of Tyson Foods, Inc. prepare to vote on a resolution that would require the food giant to institute a “water stewardship” policy, new data shows the company regularly dumps a higher volume of pollution into waterways than companies like ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical. The[Read More…]
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Arbitrarily Detained by Sweden and the UK, UN Panel Finds
UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. UN Photo/Jean-Marc Ferré GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–5 February 2016 – The founder of the WikiLeaks website, which published confidential diplomatic information, has been arbitrarily detained by Sweden and the United Kingdom since his arrest in London in December 2010, as a result of the legal action against[Read More…]
Growing Threat of Violence in Health Care Not Taken Seriously By Employers
Ongoing violence against nurses at hospitals like Brigham and Women’s and Worcester Recovery Center reinforces alarming results of new Massachusetts Nurses Association workplace violence survey Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Violence against nurses and other health care professionals is rising, but as shown in a new survey by the Massachusetts Nurses[Read More…]
Indicted Anti-Abortion Extremist David Daleiden is Arrested by Texas Authorities
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2016. Today, anti-abortion extremist David Daleiden turned himself in to the Harris County authorities, and was arrested, processed, booked, fingerprinted, and had to post bond. His surrender follows a felony indictment by a grand jury related to his slanderous campaign against Planned Parenthood health centers. The same grand[Read More…]
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