Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. Last month a new report co-released by Beyond Pesticides, Friends of the Earth, and other allies revealed that the neonicotinoids (neonics), the pesticides implicated in global bee die-offs, may be lurking in our own gardens. The study showed that more than half of the “bee-friendly” plants[Read More…]
Year: 2013
EPA Evaluates Flame Retardants Including a Safer Substitute for HBCD
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. As part of its ongoing efforts to promote the design and use of safer chemicals, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a draft report on alternatives to a flame retardant chemical, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), which has persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic characteristics. The findings in the[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: FDA Must Regulate E-cigarettes, Ban Sales to Minors
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors and to regulate ingredients and advertising of the popular and highly addictive products. In a letter to the FDA, Madigan joined with 39 other attorneys general[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Health Plan Rates are 25 Percent Below HHS Estimates
95 Percent of Illinois Residents will have Access to at Least 34 Plans Rates Will Be as Low as $120 Per Month for a 25-year-old in Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that rates for the benchmark plans that will be offered on the Illinois Health Insurance[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Events for 150th Anniversary of Gettysburg Address
Commemoration Includes Special Display of Address, Letters and Videos from the Public, Films and Educational Events SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced an ambitious series of events to mark the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and help people across Illinois appreciate the famed speech’s impact on history.[Read More…]
U.S. Humanitarian Assistance in Response to the Syrian Crisis, Sept. 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2013. President Obama announced today the United States will provide $339 million in additional U.S. humanitarian aid to support those affected by the ongoing crisis in Syria. This new announcement brings the total U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people to nearly $1.4 billion since[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Civil Society Roundtable
New York–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013 – 3:02 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you very much, everybody, for joining us here today. And I want to offer a few brief remarks in terms of the purpose of this meeting. We’ve got a wonderful panel here and some extraordinary representatives — both heads[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Grant for Harper College Job Training
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013. On September 23, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) announced a $1,151,774 Department of Labor grant for Harper College in Palatine, Illinois. The grant is part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training Program, which promotes skills development in areas such as manufacturing, transportation and[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Initiates and Hosts First Ever Big Ideas for Small Business Summit in Chicago to Share Best Practices from Chicago’s Small Business Experience
Mayor welcomes City Hall staff from 20 cities across the country who want to mimic Chicago’s successful small business strategies Asks each city to follow Chicago’s lead and make at least one specific commitment that is actionable by the end of the year CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomed[Read More…]
New Jersey: Governor Signs Legislation Amending Aspects Of State’s Medical Cannabis Program
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 23, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Republican Gov. Chris Christie has signed legislation, Senate Bill 2842, into law modifying aspects of the state’s medical marijuana regulations. Specifically, the law amends requirements that state-licensed medical cannabis producers and distributors be limited to providing patients with no more[Read More…]
