Is triclosan in antibacterial soap safe for home use
U S regulators weigh a formal safety review this year on triclosan the germ killing chemical in about 75 percent of antibacterial soaps and body washes The FDA's assessment could affect a $1 billion industry amid concerns over hormonal and fertility risks highlighted by researchers and lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Allison Aiello
University of Michigan
School of Public Health
House OKs pension overhaul tied to first $30000 of benefit
Illinois House advances a pension overhaul that bases calculations on the first 30000 of pension pay, raises retirement age to 67, suspends cost of living increases for early retirees, and adds 2 percent more employee contributions while capping earnings used for benefits at 109000. Governor and Senate leaders weigh alternate paths with unions as talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigan
House
Senate
John Cullerton
Chicago
Chicago Democrat
Illinois Pension Reform Faces Legal Questions in House Vote
Rep. Mike Best and Rep. Jerry Costello II voiced concerns that the House measure may breach the Constitution while Gov. Quinn backs Senate Bill 1. Senate Minority Leader Radogne urged support, noting urgency as Illinois debates pension reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Best
Murphysboro
John Bradley
Marion
Jerry Costello II
Smithton
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Jim Bachman
Illinois Retired Teachers Association
General Assembly
Illinois
Bachman
Senate
Christine Radogne
Lemont
Cullerton
Pat Quinn
Pinckneyville community seeks citywide revival day
Culley urges other faiths to join in civic prayer and envisions a near future revival in Pinckneyville. Mary Lou Portell supports prayer for peace wise leadership and guidance for children, noting the nation’s Christian roots and concerns about current shifts from those beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culley
Pinckneyville
Mary Lou Portell
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fade
JCAE
Mardale
TOE
BBC Flav
ES Battay
Raa Hie Esa
Weber Grill
Murdale
W. Main St
Carbondale
Ghot
Oks
Kurt.erickson
Lee
Hannah.douglas
Adam.testa
Thesouthern
Belleville
Belle-Clair
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
Rt. 13
Bcfairgrounds.net
Sweden
Navian Gifts
Boondall
Hedman Vineyards
Alto