WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Senate Democrats on Thursday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan urging the Republican leaders to immediately call Congress back into session to pass emergency legislation to address the growing Zika crisis. “The[Read More…]
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Mass. Delegation Demands End to GOP’s Abusive Subpoenas of State Attorneys General
Washington, D.C. — (ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Massachusetts Congressional delegation is urging U.S. House Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith to cease House Republicans’ blatant abuse of congressional subpoena authority in an effort to deny the causes of global climate change. In July, Smith issued subpoenas to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura[Read More…]
CCHHS Reminds Parents to Schedule Back to School Physicals
This is a user-supplied story. Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The first day of school will be here before you know it. Pediatric primary care providers at the Cook County Health & Hospitals System are reminding Illinois parents that students entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, sixth grade and ninth grade are required to undergo a[Read More…]
Growing Up On Amish Farms Protects Children Against Asthma
Substances in house dust help reprogram immune cells, study finds Researchers have found that aspects of the Amish environment are associated with changes to immune cells that appear to protect children from developing asthma. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 By John Easton By probing the differences between two farming communities—the Amish of[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton Wants to Lift Americans Up, Donald Trump Rips Them Off
Las Vegas, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. While campaigning today in Las Vegas, Nevada, Hillary Clinton made the case for transforming how we prepare our workforce for jobs of the future. She pointed to the successful apprenticeship partnership between Mojave Electric and the local electric workers union, and discussed her plans to[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Military Times (op-ed): This Marine Corps General Endorsed Hillary Clinton. Here’s Why
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 By: Lt. Gen. Walter E. Gaskin In less than 100 days, Americans will go to the polls to elect the 45th president of the United States. As a proud Marine and an even prouder American, I would like to offer a few thoughts on one of[Read More…]
National ALS Registry Releases Updated Prevalence Estimates
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry’s (ATSDR) National ALS Registry today released its second report on the prevalence of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) in the United States for the years 2012 and 2013. The report shows the Registry[Read More…]
Some Racial, Ethnic Groups Continue Smoking Cigarettes at Higher Rates
Substantial disparities found among American Indians/Alaska Natives, Korean and Puerto Rican Americans Major disparities in adult cigarette smoking exist among and within racial and ethnic groups. Entire infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. Despite a significant decline in overall adult cigarette smoking since 1964, disparities in cigarette smoking remain among racial[Read More…]
South Side Leaders Welcome Obama Presidential Center Site Selection (Video)
Obama Foundation and local officials join community leaders at an Aug. 3 news conference outside the Museum of Science and Industry to discuss the Obama Presidential Center’s site. Photo by: Jean Lachat CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016 By Jeremy Manier The Barack Obama Foundation brought together area leaders on Aug. 3 to[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Joins Pennsylvania Leaders to Kick Off Innovative Reclamation Project to Help Revitalize Coal Country
Western Pennsylvania community launches mine clean up under pilot program inspired by President Obama’s POWER + Plan EHRENFELD, PA –(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2016. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Janice Schneider and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Director Joe[Read More…]
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