SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 51 engagements against ISIS targets yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments[Read More…]
Month: April 2017
Justice Department Cautions Employers Seeking H-1B Visas Not to Discriminate Against U.S. Workers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. The Justice Department cautioned employers petitioning for H-1B visas not to discriminate against U.S. workers. The warning came as the federal government began accepting employers’ H-1B visa petitions for the next fiscal year. The H-1B visa program allows companies in the United States to temporarily employ[Read More…]
Sanofi Pasteur Agrees to Pay $19.8 Million to Resolve Drug Overcharges to the Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. Sanofi-Pasteur has agreed to pay $19,868,194 to resolve claims that it incorrectly calculated drug prices and thereby overcharged the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for drugs under two contracts between 2002 and 2011, the Department of Justice announced today. Sanofi Pasteur, a Delaware corporation headquartered[Read More…]
CDC Study Finds Flu Vaccine Saves Children’s Lives
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. A new CDC study published today in Pediatrics is the first of its kind to show that flu vaccination significantly reduced a child’s risk of dying from influenza. The study, which looked at data from four flu seasons between 2010 and 2014, found that flu vaccination[Read More…]
Trans Liberation Collective to Host Unicorn Ball on Saturday, April 29
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. Trans Liberation Collective hosts its Official Coming Out Party, Unicorn Ball, Saturday, April 29, at the Shapiro Ballroom, 1612 W. Chicago Ave., from 6 p.m. to Midnight. The event is free and open to the public but donations appreciated. The Unicorn Ball will feature a night of performance, storytelling, dancing, silent auctions and[Read More…]
Mylan Provides UPDATE on Meridian Medical Technologies Expanded Voluntary Worldwide Recall of EpiPen® Auto-Injector
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ, TASE: MYL) today announced that Meridian Medical Technologies, a Pfizer company and Mylan’s manufacturing partner for EpiPen® Auto-Injector, has expanded a voluntary recall of select lots of EpiPen (epinephrine injection, USP) and EpiPen Jr® (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injectors to now include additional[Read More…]
Conagra Brands Recalls Hunt’s Chili Kits Due To Potential Presence Of Salmonella In Spice Packet
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2017. Conagra Brands, Inc., announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hunt’s Chili Kits due to the potential presence of Salmonella in the chili seasoning packet contained in the kit. The chili seasoning used in the packet originated from a supplier who informed[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest for the Week of April 2, 2017
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Attention all Billie Holiday fans. The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University will present a significant large-scale public art, inspiring visitors to experience art and nature in new and unexpected ways. In a day full of activities on Friday, April 7, park Director Geoff Bates[Read More…]
Operation Inherent Resolve: U.S., Coalition Continue Strikes Against ISIS, April 2, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria[Read More…]
Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House to be Held on April 27
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2017. The Will County Floodplain Mapping Open House is scheduled for the following date, location and times. Thursday, April 27, 2017 Joliet Area Historical Museum Caterpillar Auditorium (lower level) 204 North Ottawa Street Joliet, IL 60432 Officials Meeting: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Public Open House:[Read More…]