Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives opposing the Ryan budget and defending the guaranteed benefit of Medicare. Click here for video of her remarks. The text of her remarks: Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House[Read More…]
Day: March 21, 2013
United Nations: Three-Quarters Of World’s Illicit Drug Users Consume Cannabis
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Cannabis is consumed by an estimated 75 percent of all the world’s illicit drug users, making it the most widely used illicit substance in the world, according to the United Nation’s 2012 World Drug Report. Of the world’s estimated 300 million (6.6 percent of the global[Read More…]
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Marijuana Reform Dropped From NY Budget Talks As Lawmakers Plan to Leave for Vacation
Each Week of Delay Results in 1,000 More Arrests, Costing Taxpayers Nearly $1.5 Million and More Than 2,000 Police Hours Community Groups Join NY State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus to Demand Action From Albany Leadership New York—(ENEWSPF)—March 21, 2013. State legislators are set to go on vacation[Read More…]
Remarks by President and President Peres of Israel at State Dinner
Jerusalem–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013 – 8:15 P.M. IST PRESIDENT PERES: I think that’s the President’s remarks. Mr. President, can I read your speech? (Laughter.) They are mistaken. (Laughter.) President Barack Obama, my dear friend, let me say first, Bravo. Bravo, President. (Applause.) It is my great pleasure to welcome you tonight. [Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg, Vice President Biden and Families From Newtown, Connecticut Discuss Need for Common-sense Federal Gun Laws
More Than 900 Mayors and 1.4 Million Supporters Have Joined Coalition to End Gun Violence; www.DemandAction.org NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered today in the Blue Room at City Hall: “Well good morning, everyone. Today we’re honored to welcome some very special[Read More…]
Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 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 21, 2013 – Recall number: 13-148 Magura MT 6 brake Recall Summary Name of product: BicycleHydraulic Disc Brakes Hazard: The brakes[Read More…]
Sen. Leahy and Rep. Lofgren Lead Bicameral Introduction Of Refugee Protection Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) introduced companion legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives Thursday that would improve the Nation’s immigration laws to ensure the longstanding American tradition of protecting refugees and asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their home[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Supports Same Gender Civil Marriage
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports civil marriage for same-gender couples – as well as full adoption and foster care rights for all parents, regardless of sexual orientation – as the best way to guarantee benefits and security for their children. The AAP[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches First Mayor’s Office Technology Fellowship Program To Recruit Top Student Talent to Chicago
Encourages Students Studying Computer Science, Engineering, and Web Design to Spend the Summer Improving City’s Digital Resources to Better Serve Chicagoans CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today a new Mayor’s Office Summer Technology Fellowship Program that will recruit student technologists and web designers to spend three months working[Read More…]
Bipartisan Legislation Institutes Warrant Requirements to Track Americans with GPS Data
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2013. Recent reports indicate that by the end of 2013 smart phones could account for 70 percent of all mobile phones in the U.S. Each of these cutting-edge devices includes built-in GPS technology collecting more personal geolocation data than ever before. However, the rules governing how law-enforcement can[Read More…]