Day: October 15, 2013

Leading Drug Policy Reformers to be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver on Saturday, October 26

Winners Include Seattle Police Department, Organizers of CO and WA Marijuana Legalization Initiatives, Portugal Government’s Drug Agency, Global Commission on Drug Policy, and More DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013.  Leading advocates for alternatives to the war on drugs will be honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at the International[Read More…]

State Representative Anthony DeLuca to Hold Diabetes Awareness Workshop on October 19

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. State Representative Anthony DeLuca will hold a Diabetes Awareness Workshop on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the University Golf Club and Conference Center, 23520 Crawford Ave., University Park. Free diabetes and glucose screenings will be available, and certified dietician Anthony[Read More…]

Planned Parenthood: House Republicans’ Attack on Women’s Health Is Alarming and Misguided

NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013.  Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to reports that some extreme politicians in the House of Representatives are again pushing for any measure to fund the government or avert default to include a provision restricting women’s access[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 15, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Continued Impact from Government Shutdown / Perception Overseas IRAN P5+1 Talks / Under Secretary Sherman / Technical Details SYRIA Geneva 2 / Senior U.S. Engagement / Transitional Governing Body Condemnation of Violence Humanitarian Assistance BAHRAIN Death of Yousef Ali Al-Nashmi EGYPT[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Visits River Park To Celebrate The City Of Chicago’s Continuing Investment in the Lincoln Square Community

Park Features Artificial Soccer Field, Eight-Lane Running Track Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Alderman Deborah Mell (33rd Ward) and members of the Lincoln Square community gathered today at the site of a new artificial turf field and running track at River Park to highlight on going investments being made in the Lincoln[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, State’s Attorney Alvarez, Superintendent McCarthy And Victim’s Families Call For Passage Of HB2265 To Strengthen Gun Laws

City Council Public Safety Committee Hears Testimony on Resolution to Support Stronger Penalties CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Alderman James Balcer (11th), State Representative Michael Zalewski (21st), State Senator Tony Munoz (1st), Chicago Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy and families who have suffered[Read More…]

Study: Non-Psychoactive Plant Cannabinoids Possess Synergistic Anti-Cancer Activity In Leukemia Cell Lines

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The concomitant administration of various non-psychoactive plant cannabinoids demonstrates synergistic anti-cancer activity in human leukemia cells, according to preclinical trial data published online this week in the journal Anticancer Research. Investigators from Saint George’s, University of London assessed the anti-cancer[Read More…]

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Challenge to Michigan’s State Constitutional Ban on Race-Conscious College Admissions Policies

WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, a challenge to Michigan’s Proposal 2. Mark Rosenbaum, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, argued the case before the court. Proposal 2 is a 2006 ballot measure that led to[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Urges Illinois Residents to Join Multi-State, International Earthquake Drill

On October 17, Millions Will Join the Great Central U.S. Shakeout to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–Octoer 15, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged every Illinois resident, school and business to participate in a multi-state, international earthquake drill on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 10:17 a.m. This will mark the[Read More…]

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