Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013 – 12:16 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here today. I know there are several matters that I’m sure you’ll be interested in discussing today, a couple of issues that are under investigation by the FBI — and I[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s Statement on Gun Background Check Amendment
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement today in reaction to the United States Senate’s failure to pass the gun background check amendment : “I am extremely disappointed that the Senate failed to pass the background check amendment. When will enough be enough? How many[Read More…]
Illinois House Approves Medical Marijuana Measure, April 17, 2013
SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2013. Today, the Illinois House on a 61 – 57 vote, approved a medical marijuana measure. The bill has been sent to the Senate for further action. The Senate previously passed a similar measure. The legislation, sponsored by Representative Lou Lang (D-Skokie) sets ups a four-year pilot program[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois House Bill and Continue to Lobby for Changes
Springfield, IL –(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. The Illinois House voted 61-57 today to pass HB1, the “Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act,” which creates a framework to protect physicians and certain qualified medical marijuana patients from arrest and prosecution. HB1, which is scheduled to sunset in four years, was[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 Bill Signing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013 – 1:55 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Good afternoon. It is truly a pleasure to be here in Maryland today. But before we get started, I want to take a moment to say that our thoughts and prayers are with[Read More…]
IRS Announces Three-Month Filing, Payment Extension Following Boston Marathon Explosions
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internal Revenue Service today announced a three-month tax filing and payment extension to Boston area taxpayers and others affected by Monday’s explosions. This relief applies to all individual taxpayers who live in Suffolk County, Mass., including the city of Boston. It also includes victims, their families, first[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Endorses Legislation to Protect Children from Unhealthy Chemical Exposures
Pediatricians commend Senators Lautenberg and Gillibrand’s efforts to prevent childhood exposures to toxic chemicals Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2013. Today, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) endorsed the Safe Chemicals Act of 2013, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) that would reform chemical management[Read More…]
Mindfulness Therapy Might Help Veterans With Combat-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
New study from University of Michigan, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System shows group mindfulness activities have positive effect on PTSD symptoms ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Mindfulness exercises that include meditation, stretching, and acceptance of thoughts and emotions might help veterans with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder find relief from their[Read More…]
Storms Delay Hundreds of Flights in Chicago
State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports thunderstorms are rolling across the Midwest and may have the potential to be severe. Conditions are prime for tornadoes and dangerously large hail. Areas of flooding are being reported in Kentucky and thunderstorms hitting Chicago are causing flights to and from the city’s airports to be canceled.[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Unveils Exhibit Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Mayor Emanuel joined by Barbara Steiner and David Figman at the unveiling of the 70th Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising exhibit. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel unveiled City Hall’s historical photo exhibit paying tribute to the 70th Anniversary of[Read More…]
