Statement from Ethan Nadelmann: Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto Should Have “Real Conversation” About Alternatives to Drug Prohibition in order to Reduce Violence, Improve Public Safety and Health NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. As President Obama departs for a three-day trip to Mexico and Central America to meet with several regional[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Student Art Exhibition on Display at South Suburban College
“Pot Luck” Artists Reception to be Held May 8th SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban College Bi-annual Student Art Exhibition is currently on display in the fourth floor galleries at the college’s Main Campus. Students of the Art & Design program are displaying over 300 works of art[Read More…]
South Suburban Senior Fair to be Held Friday, May 17
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. The South Suburban Senior Fair will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Rich Township Shirley J. Green Senior Center, 297 Liberty Drive, Park Forest. This event features more than 25 businesses, organizations and services that hold seniors as[Read More…]
Wildlife Advocates Call For Endangered Species Status for Wolverine
The US Fish & Wildlife Service’s proposal to give wolverines the less-protective “threatened” status and failure to designate critical habitat ignore the scientific evidence and fall short of what is necessary to avoid extinction Helena, MT–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Today, the Western Environmental Law Center (WELC) called on the U.S. Fish[Read More…]
Graduate’s Story Embedded in Early History of Roosevelt University
(Above photo of the Neal family includes, from left,: Amanda’s sister, Stephanie; Barbara Lee Neal, who is seated at center; Amanda’s parents Greg and Jane Neal; and Amanda Neal at far right). CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. When 23-year-old Amanda Neal carries the banner for Chicago College of Performing Arts during Commencement[Read More…]
NIH Awards $40 Million in Grants to Reduce Stroke Disparities in the U.S.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Four research centers will develop high-impact culturally tailored interventions aimed at lowering stroke risk among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. Together the centers are expected to receive $40 million in funding over five years, contingent on the[Read More…]
NIH Encourages Americans to Make Vision a Priority during Healthy Vision Month
Statement from National Eye Institute Director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. In May, Healthy Vision Month, the National Eye Institute (NEI) calls on Americans to make their vision a priority by taking the necessary steps to protect vision, prevent vision loss, and make the most of[Read More…]
Despite Court Order to Make EC Available for Women of All Ages, FDA Approves Plan B One-Step Only for Women 15 Years Old and Older
New drug approval only applies to one brand of emergency contraception, ignores clear and challenging barriers for women of all ages NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Yesterday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Plan B One-Step to be sold over-the-counter and without a prescription to women ages 15 and[Read More…]
Access to Medical Marijuana for Patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in New Mexico is Protected
In a Surprise Move, the New Mexico Department of Health Announced that PTSD will Remain a Qualifying Condition Drug Policy Alliance will Continue to Call on the Martinez Administration to Support Access to Medical Marijuana SANTA FE, NM–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. After months of deliberation, yesterday, the New Mexico Department of[Read More…]
March 2013 Jobless Rates Down Over the Year in 306 of 372 Metro Areas; Payroll Jobs Up in 287
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2013. Unemployment rates were lower in March than a year earlier in 306 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 44 areas, and unchanged in 22 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Seven areas had jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, and 33[Read More…]
