Month: April 2017

Pacific coral reefs

Scientists Document Coral Loss – and Slow Signs of Recovery – In the Central Pacific

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017.  Nearly one year after prolonged high ocean temperatures caused devastating coral bleaching and loss in parts of Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument, NOAA scientists recently went back to check on their condition. Healthy coral reefs protect shores from storms and offer habitats for fish and[Read More…]

Illinois funding for education

Mayor Emanuel Meets with Chancellor of UIC, Interim President of CSU as State of Illinois Continues to Fail to Fund Higher Education

Meeting comes after public universities across Illinois are downgraded by credit rating agencies CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel met yesterday with Michael Amiridis, Chancellor of University of Illinois at Chicago, and Rachel Lindsey, Interim President of Chicago State University, to discuss the impact that the lack of a[Read More…]

war on terror

Inherent Resolve Strikes Continue Against ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq, April 28, 2017

SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 53 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Condemns Rollback of Net Neutrality Rules Intended to Keep Internet Open and Accessible to All

Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday condemned the FCC Chairman’s proposal to roll back existing net neutrality rules that would allow internet service providers to charge customers for accessing certain types of content over others. Eliminating net neutrality rules could result in: Consumers being unable or forced to[Read More…]

Illinos Attorney General seal

Attorney General Madigan Joins Coalition of 16 Attorneys General in Opposing Rollback of Air Quality Standards

Attorneys General Urge Congress to Block Legislation Delaying Ozone Standards and Undermining the Clean Air Act Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the rollback of critical protective ozone air quality standards. In letters to the chairmen[Read More…]

Kenneth Williams Execution

Reports of Shaking and Convulsions During Kenneth Williams’ Execution Must Be Investigated

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas –(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017.  At 11:05 pm CT, the state of Arkansas executed Kenneth Williams by lethal injection. Says Rita Sklar, executive director of the ACLU of Arkansas: “Reports that Kenneth Williams coughed, convulsed, and lurched during his execution raise serious questions about whether the state, in its[Read More…]

Dip Trio Mix Recall

Phoenix Food, LLC Announces Voluntary Recall Of Dip Trio Mix Due To Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2017. Phoenix Food, LLC (the company) of Canton, Texas announced it is voluntarily recalling select Dip Trio Mixes due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the seasoning packet.  Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or[Read More…]

FDA

Lords Organics Recalls Ginger Powder Because Of Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2017. LORDS ORGANICS is recalling Ginger Powder Product from AGF Organic Veda, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy[Read More…]

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