Day: May 24, 2013

Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Memorial Day 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) issued the following statement on Memorial Day: On Memorial Day it is crucial that we remember those who have made our way of life possible. Throughout America’s history, thousands of brave men and women have kept us safe and protected the[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel and World Business Chicago Announce Jeff Malehorn as New President & CEO of World Business Chicago

Distinguished Chicago-Based Business Leader Tapped to Lead Economic Development Arm and Continue Implementation of the Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and World Business Chicago Vice-Chairman Michael Sacks announced Friday that Jeff Malehorn has been selected as the new president & CEO of World[Read More…]

Study: Hemp Seed Oil Associated With Improved Clinical and Immunological Parameters In Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The consumption of legal hemp seed nutritional oil, in conjunction with the intake of evening primrose oils and a restricted diet high in Hot-natured foods (such as pepper) and low in saturated fats and sugars, is associated with “significant improvement”[Read More…]

Federal Lawmakers to Vote on Industrial Hemp Amendment to Farm Bill

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Senator Ron Wyden has introduced an amendment to Senate Bill 3240, the Senate version of this year’s federal farm bill, that requires the federal government to respect state laws allowing the cultivation of industrial hemp. Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant[Read More…]

Senators Kirk, Durbin Introduce Bill to Expand Successful Charter Schools

Legislation strengthens accountability, transparency and governance of charter schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013.  U.S. Senators  Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday introduced legislation that would expand the Charter School Program at the Department of Education (DOE) making the expansion and replication of successful charter school models eligible for[Read More…]

Secretary Jewell Signs Agreement with Pacific Northwest States to Expedite Review, Permitting of Energy Infrastructure

Collaborative processing will help spur projects, create jobs PORTLAND, OR–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013.  As part of President Obama’s initiative to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st Century infrastructure, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today signed a Declaration of Cooperation with the States of Oregon and Washington[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, May 24, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. Voting Record Rates “The Most Unproductive Congress” in Nation’s Modern History On Monday, the Alliance released its annual report detailing the voting record of every U.S. Senator and Representative on key issues affecting current and future retirees. The document, available at  http://www.retiredamericans.org/issues/congressional-voting-record, examined 10 key Senate[Read More…]

Friends of the Earth to NRC: Operating San Onofre as a Nuclear Experiment Is Not an Option

Motion calls for convening hearing panel on license amendments WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24 – Friends of the Earth has filed a motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requesting that a Licensing Board be convened to review license amendments that are required for Southern California Edison’s crippled San Onofre reactors, and provide an[Read More…]

Illinois Public Health Department Investigating Steroid Injection Complications Associated with Tennessee Compounding Pharmacy – Investigation Ongoing

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating reports of adverse events among patients in Illinois who received injections of the steroid methylprednisolone acetate produced by a Tennessee compounding pharmacy. IDPH is currently investigating five cases from patients who developed abscesses after receiving injections of methylprednisolone[Read More…]

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