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Flight Attendants Cheer Senate Legislation for Ban on Knives WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York and New Jersey Senators today introduced legislation to "Keep Knives Out of Our Skies," in response to an incredible chorus of opposition to the TSA rule change that would allow knives in the aircraft cabin for the first time since 9/11. The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions, representing nearly 90,000 flight attendants, applauds Senator Schumer, Gillibrand,...
Chemical Safety Improvement Act Will Enhance Consumer Safety, Promote American Innovation WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- American Chemistry Council (ACC) President & CEO Cal Dooley issued the following statement in response to the introduction of the "Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013" (CSIA) by Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), David Vitter (R-LA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and others to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act...
BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Brooklyn based renewable energy firm Lumi*Solair was awarded the Environmental Protection Agency's prestigious Environmental Quality Award for 2013. Nominated by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Lumi*Solair is being recognized for their commitment and significant contributions to greening New York City. Senator Gillibrand formally presented the award to...
Senate HELP Committee Neglects its Public Health Mission WASHINGTON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee today released the Animal Drug User Fee Act for committee vote on Wednesday, which did not include provisions that would improve the Food and Drug Administration's annual reporting of antibiotic sales for use on industrial farms. The following statement should be attributed to Laura Rogers, project director, The Pew...
Lawmakers championed inclusion of key incentive grant provisions in MAP-21 legislation ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Safety Council today announced it plans to present its Excellence in Highway Safety award to two U.S. senators and two U.S. congressmen for their leadership in teen driving and distracted driving. NSC will recognize Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY) and Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL)...
Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online As the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York rolls around, the federal government has added fourteen categories of cancer to the list of illnesses linked to the tragic day. Linking the 9/11 terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 to the list of illnesses brings added coverage to rescue workers and people living near ground zero at the time. The National Institute for...
ITHACA, N.Y., Aug. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dr. Scott Noren, U.S. Senate candidate running as a Progressive Independent, comments on the alleged approval of Fracking in NY per CBS. "This is a time for Federal action to protect not only NY State, but also the whole U.S. from any future fracking activity (deep gas well horizontal fracturing drilling). Senators Schumer and Gillibrand will only support 'safe drilling' which most of the medical, environmental and public does...
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recently met with Intrigma Inc. CEO Tal Eidelberg, to learn about the startup's medical staff scheduling software - a cloud solution used to improve efficiency at hospitals. Stony Brook, NY (PRWEB) July 24, 2012 Eidelberg, joined by Intrigma’s Vice President of Technology Dan Ports, provided Senator Gillibrand with an overview of key innovations behind Intrigma Scheduler, a medical staff scheduling software application that operates on a cloud...
Discussions on the Hot Topics of Our Times with Opinion Leaders, including CYRUS AMIR-MOKRI, LEYMAH GBOWEE, SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND, PAUL GOLDBERGER, EMIL HENRY, KATI MARTON, JOE NOCERA, FRANCIS V. O'CONNOR, and DINA POWELL EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Guild Hall of East Hampton (June 12) - The Hamptons Institute returns with a weekend symposium consisting of five (5) sessions over Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. Conversations feature...
While Toys with Neodymium Magnets are Marketed to Children 14 and Older, They Continue to Endanger Younger Children. When Swallowed, these High-Powered Magnets can Cause Serious and Life-Threatening Intestinal Injuries, Including Bowel Ulcerations, Intestinal Damage, Blood Poisoning, Death. Melville, NY (PRWEB) June 23, 2012 Attorneys Andres Alonso and David Krangle, founding partners of Alonso Krangle LLP, a national law firm focused on child safety, applaud Senator Kirsten Gillibrand...
