Month: May 2018

Illinois State Capitol building

Illinois House Approves HR 1025 Endorsing the Implementation of a Progressive State Income Tax

Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Illinois House today approved House Resolution 1025 which supports the implementation of a progressive state income tax. The bill is intended to cut middle-class taxes while making all Illinois residents pay their fair share. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following[Read More…]

333 N. Green St.

Mayor Emanuel Announces $25 Million Generated From Downtown Construction Projects To Support Neighborhood Economic Development

Fulton Market Project Will Support Neighborhood Businesses on Chicago’s South, West and Southwest Sides CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that Chicago’s program to generate funding from new downtown construction projects to support neighborhood economic development has hit the $25 million mark thanks to a new[Read More…]

Brain implant

Self-tuning Brain Implant Could Help Treat Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (Video)

NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded research a key first step to improving deep brain stimulation. Bethesda, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 Contact: Carl P. Wonders, Ph.D. Deep brain stimulation has been used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms for 25 years, but limitations have led researchers to look for ways to improve the technique. This[Read More…]

Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Robinson

Department of Defense Identifies Army Casualty

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Department of Defense has announced the death of Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Robinson, a soldier who was supporting Operation Joint Guardian. Robinson, 36, of Los Angeles, California, died May 24 at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, from a non-combat related incident. The incident is[Read More…]

X-Jow and Acne Shave products recall

Shadow Holdings, LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of X-Jow and Acne Shave Products

Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Shadow Holdings is voluntarily recalling all lots, within expiry, of Herb-X Solutions X-Jow Pain Gel, and United Exchange Acne Shave Moisturizer, Acne Shave Shave Cream with Acne Shield, and Acne Shave Shave Kit[Read More…]

Pfizer headquarters

Pfizer Settles Kickback Case Related To Copay Assistance For $24M

CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—May 29, 2018 By: Sydney Lupkin Pfizer will pay the government nearly $24 million as part of a settlement to resolve allegations that it funneled money through a foundation resulting in illegal kickbacks. The company is not admitting wrongdoing or liability as part of its agreement with the Department of[Read More…]

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