Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. United States Attorney General Eric Holder told members of the US Senate that the Obama administration is still formulating its policy in regards to states that have legalized the adult consumption and retail sale of marijuana. Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Holder said[Read More…]
Day: March 7, 2013
California: Field Poll Reports Record High Support For Legalizing Marijuana
San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Fifty-four percent of California voters support legalizing cannabis in a manner similar to alcohol, according to polling data released last week by the Field Research Corporation. The total is the highest percentage of support for legalization ever reported by the Field Poll, which began measuring[Read More…]
Hawaii: Senate Lawmakers Unanimously Vote In Favor Of Decriminalizing Marijuana
Honolulu, HI–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Senate lawmakers this week unanimously approved legislation making minor marijuana possession offenses a non-criminal, fine-only offense. Lawmakers approved Senate Bill 472 by a vote of 25 to zero. It is the second year in a row that Senate lawmakers have unanimously approved legislation to decriminalize cannabis.[Read More…]
Illinois January Unemployment Rate at 9.0 Percent
Private Sector Growth Up 222,100 During Recovery CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. More people resuming their job search and entering the workforce pushed the January 2013 unemployment rate to 9.0 percent, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing NORTH KOREA DPRK Nuclear Threats Armistice Agreement UNSCR 2097 / Chinese Concern DEPARTMENT International Women of Courage / Samira Ibrahim CHINA Lu Haitao SYRIA Arab League / Syrian Opposition Coalition / Arab Summit in Doha VENEZUELA Death of President Chavez / U.S.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Signing of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013 – 2:16 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Diane. Thank you. (Applause.) Some of you in the audience who are survivors know how much courage it takes to do what Diane did. (Applause.) Some people who don’t know will say, well, she’s just[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. With the bipartisan confirmation of John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Senate has recognized in John the qualities I value so much—his determination to keep America safe, his commitment to working with Congress, his ability to build relationships with foreign partners, and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 7, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013 – 1:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. Sorry that I’m running a little late here. A lot of activity in the White House today. Before I take your questions, I just wanted to note that in an important bipartisan step towards implementing the President’s plan[Read More…]
The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: March 07, 2013 – Recall number: 13-132 Pampered Chef Recalled Garlic Slicer Recall Summary Name of product: Garlic Slicers Hazard: A blade[Read More…]
United Steelworkers Condemns Chinese Spying; Urges U.S. Government to Thoroughly Review Security Procedures and Protocols at NASA
Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement today after House Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Frank Wolf (R-VA) identified alleged security lapses at the National Aeronautics & Space Administration’s (NASA) Langley Research Center at a press conference. WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2103. “Space may be the[Read More…]
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