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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Makes Formal Announcement Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oil

On June 16, 2015, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a press release entitled "The FDA takes step to remove artificial trans fats in processed foods" stating that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are … Continue reading U.S. Food and Drug Administration Makes Formal Announcement Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oil

2016 United States Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

Oct 7, 2015: In an interview with Judy Woodruff, the host of PBS NewsHour, Hillary Clinton said that based on what she knows about it she opposes the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Pacific Rim trade deal. … Continue reading 2016 United States Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton

Des Moines Police Officer Shoots and Kills Unarmed Ryan Keith Bolinger

Jun 11, 2015: Last night in Des Moines, Iowa, Police Officer Vanessa Miller shot and killed an unarmed 28-year-old white man, Ryan Keith Bolinger, as he approached Miller's police vehicle after a low-speed car chase. … Continue reading Des Moines Police Officer Shoots and Kills Unarmed Ryan Keith Bolinger

U.S. EPA Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Study Draft Assessment 2015

On June 4, 2015, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency put out a news release entitled "EPA Releases Draft Assessment on the Potential Impacts to Drinking Water Resources from Hydraulic Fracturing Activities" which summarizes the results … Continue reading U.S. EPA Releases Hydraulic Fracturing Study Draft Assessment 2015

Five Global Banks Will Pay Over $5 Billion in Penalties

May 20, 2015: U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced that five global banks will pay over $5 billion in penalties for working together to manipulate international interest and foreign currency exchange rates. The banks, which … Continue reading Five Global Banks Will Pay Over $5 Billion in Penalties

Santa Barbara California | Plains All American Pipeline Oil Spill

May 17, 2016: In California, a grand jury indicted Plains All American Pipeline on 46 criminal charges, including four felony counts. The company and one employee, environmental and regulatory compliance specialist James Buchanan, was also … Continue reading Santa Barbara California | Plains All American Pipeline Oil Spill