Month: April 2016

Senator Durbin Calls on Congress to Pass Emergency Funding for Zika Virus

CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today held a roundtable discussion with Illinois public health officials and medical experts to discuss the urgent need for Congress to pass the President’s $1.9 billion emergency funding request to help treat and prevent the spread of the Zika virus. In[Read More…]

HPV Vaccination Expected to Reduce Cancer Burden in All Races, May Not Eliminate All Disparities

Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016.  Human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers occur more frequently, and sometimes with more deadly consequences, among Hispanics, blacks, and American Indian and Alaska Natives than among whites. A new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health finds that HPV vaccination is expected to reduce the[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth Provisions to Protect Servicemembers, Cut Government Waste and Support Illinois Jobs Included in National Defense Authorization Act

Congresswoman also championed provisions to protect military children from discrimination and to improve oversight and accountability in the world’s most expensive weapons system Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016.  This week, Iraq War Veteran and House Armed Services Committee Member Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) voted to support the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act[Read More…]

Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam’s Club

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Snap-on ratcheting tie downs Hazard:  The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers. Remedy:  View Details Refund Consumer Contact:  Alltrade Tools at 800-994-4343 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through[Read More…]

Youths Secure Second Win In Washington State Climate Lawsuit

Judge Chastises State, Rules From Bench Ordering State to Reduce Carbon Emissions Seattle, WA –(ENEWSPF)–UPDATED May 3, 2016 (Link to transcript from the bench ruling in this case listed below.) April 29, 2016.  Today, in a surprise ruling from the bench in the critical climate case brought by youths against[Read More…]

Obama Administration Honors Americans Leading Efforts to Stop the Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic

Nearly 200 nursing schools and more than 50 pharmacy schools commit to prescriber training Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2016.  Today during an event at the White House, ten individuals from across the country will be honored as “White House Champions of Change” for their leadership in preventing prescription drug abuse and[Read More…]

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