Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled 7 to 2 on Tuesday that noncitizens are not subject to mandatory deportation for violating state marijuana laws. Writing for the majority, Justice Sonia Sotomayor opined that low-level marijuana offenses may not be legally classified by US immigration[Read More…]
Day: April 25, 2013
Remarks by President Obama at Memorial Service — Waco, TX
Waco, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013 – 3:54 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please. Thank you, Senator Cornyn, Governor Perry, President Starr, gathered dignitaries, the community of Baylor and Waco — most of all, the family and the friends and neighbors of West, Texas.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, April 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign / Zhila Bani-Yaghoub RUSSIA Restrictions on NGOs / Golos Case SYRIA Chemical Weapons / UN Inspectors JAPAN Dialogue with Countries in the Region RUSSIA Civil Society MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS Arab Peace Initiative Delegation Palestinians / Economic[Read More…]
Background Conference Call by White House Official on Syria, April 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013 – 1:23 P.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Hi, guys. Thank you very much for joining on what I know is short notice, but we wanted to have an opportunity to provide you with a little bit of context to the letters you’ve seen that were sent today[Read More…]
City of Chicago to Launch Bike Share System
“Chicago Blue” Colored Bikes to Debut Later This Spring CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced today that it will launch the city’s new bike share system – called “Divvy” – later this spring, with the goal of expanding to 4,000 bikes at 400 neighborhood locations over[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Launches ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2013
Expansion of Successful Recruitment Program will Bring 100 of the Nation’s Top Engineering and Computer Science Students to Chicago This Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. Today, Mayor Emanuel announced the launch of ThinkChicago: Lollapalooza 2013, a four day event that will introduce the city’s fast-growing technology industry and one of the[Read More…]
Security Council Unanimously Approves New UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 April 2013 – The Security Council today approved a 12,600-strong United Nations peacekeeping operation to take over from the African-led mission in Mali on 1 July and authorized the blue helmets “to use all necessary means” to carry out security-related stabilization tasks, protect civilians, UN staff and cultural[Read More…]
Secretary Jewell Underscores Importance of Youth Engagement at National Park Week Event
Jewell, Jarvis take part in environmental education program with middle school students, convene stakeholder meeting to explore public-private partnerships at Prince William Forest Park TRIANGLE, Va.–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2013. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell joined National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis and students from Stonewall Middle School at Prince[Read More…]
Currey & Company Recalls Chandeliers Due to Electric Shock Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 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: April 25, 2013 – Recall number: 13-179 Recalled chandeliers’ item number location Recall Summary Name of product: Chandeliers Hazard: Defective wiring[Read More…]
The Land of Nod Recalls Plush Dollies Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 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: April 25, 2013 -Recall number: 13-180 Land of Nod Plush Dollies Recall Summary Name of product: Dollies Hazard: The hands on[Read More…]