Day: November 14, 2013

OperaFest VI Directed by Head of Opera Andrew Eggert at Roosevelt University on Nov. 16 and 17

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  Roosevelt University presents its annual festival of opera, OperaFest VI, in historic spaces of the University’s landmark Auditorium Building from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 430 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The free two-day festival of one-act operas provides the[Read More…]

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Makes First International Trip To Mexico City

Chicago and México City to Sign Innovative Economic Partnership Committed to Increase Tourism, Expand Exports, and Facilitate University Partnerships CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in Mexico City, Mexico today on his first international trip as Mayor of Chicago. While in Mexico City, Mayor Emanuel will sign the Global[Read More…]

Controversial Power Plant Decision Seen As Bellwether for State Energy Policy

Local elected officials, concerned ratepayers speak out in Albany Albany, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Will New York State be a leader on energy issues or revert to short-sighted, reactive policies? That’s what a group of elected officials and concerned ratepayers asked Governor Andrew Cuomo and regulators at the Public Service Commission[Read More…]

Study: Many Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Report Subjective Relief From Cannabis

Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  An estimated one-in-six patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report using cannabis therapeutically, according to survey data published in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Researchers assessed survey responses from 292 IBD patients seeking treatment at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Crohn’s and Colitis Center in Boston,[Read More…]

Maryland: Black Arrest Rate For Marijuana Possession Offenses More Than Twice That Of Whites

Baltimore, MD–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  African Americans are far more likely to be arrested in Maryland for marijuana possession offenses than are whites, according to a statewide report published last week by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland. Authors of the report reviewed data provided by the Federal Bureau[Read More…]

Senators Durbin, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation Through ‘Fab Lab’ Network

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  Today U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation to invest in the next generation of American entrepreneurs and innovators by establishing a national network of fabrication laboratories, known as “fab labs.” Fab labs are small, community-based workshops that give members[Read More…]

Senators Durbin, Franken Introduce Legislation to Help Make College Textbooks More Affordable

The cost of new textbooks has increased 82%, three times faster than inflation, over the last decade WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Al Franken (D-MN) today introduced legislation designed to help students manage costs by making high quality textbooks easily accessible to students, professors and[Read More…]

Senators Question Energy Drink Manufacturer Over Toys Featuring Rockstar Energy Logo

In Senate hearing this summer, COO & CFO of Rockstar Energy repeatedly denied marketing to children WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  After evidence of several toys featuring the Rockstar Energy drink logo was brought to their attention by a concerned consumer, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), John D. Rockefeller (D-WV), Richard[Read More…]

Senator Kirk Sponsors Bipartisan Legilsation to Create Infrastructure Financing Authority

BRIDGE Act will jump-start investment, job creation, and boost U.S. competitiveness WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013.  U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and a bipartisan coalition of seven other U.S. Senators introduced legislation today to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities[Read More…]

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