Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died April 9, in Pachir Wa Agam District, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. They were assigned to the1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 104th Aviation Regiment, 28th Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry[Read More…]
Year: 2013
New York Patient Advocates & Health Care Professionals Rally for Medical Marijuana Bill
Bill Passes Assembly Health Committee Today NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. Patient advocates – including patients who use marijuana for medical purposes – and health care professionals came to Albany today to support legislation to allow medical use of marijuana in New York. Patients suffering from severe debilitating or life-threatening conditions[Read More…]
South Suburban College and Thornton Township are Seeking Employers for Community Job Fair
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. South Suburban College and Thornton Township are partnering to offer a 2013 Community Job Fair on Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The event will be located in the South Suburban College Fitness Center at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.[Read More…]
Cameron Douglas’ Sentence is Upheld in NY Court
Douglas Received Longest-Ever Sentence of 5 Extra Years in Prison for Relapse Ruling Flies in Face of Nation’s Leading Medical and Substance Abuse Experts Who Signed Amicus Brief That Adequate Treatment, Not More Jail Time, is a Better Solution for Both the Individual and Society as a Whole NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April[Read More…]
Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient Refused Placement in Prison Medical Facility Despite Judge’s Recommendation
53-year-old transplant patient Jerry Duval recently received a federal surrender order to serve out 10-year sentence Detroit, MI–(ENEWSPF)–April 15, 2013. Late last week, 53-year-old Michigan medical marijuana patient Jerry Duval received a Justice Department order to surrender to federal authorities on June 11th to begin serving a 10-year prison sentence[Read More…]
May Programs at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The spring beauties are in bloom, the wild onions are poking through the sodden ground and the birds are singing as loudly as they can. Nestled at the beginning of a three and half mile trail system that meanders through Thon Creek Nature Preserve, the[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Library Awarded After School Science Minors Club Grant
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. The Park Forest Public Library has been awarded a grant from the Museum of Science and Industry to participate in the Museum’s 4-year after school science minor club program. This program aims to increase interest in science in underserved neighborhoods by engaging students in places[Read More…]
Republican-led Legislation to Protect States That Regulate Marijuana Introduced in Congress
Bill Would Shield Citizens from Federal Enforcement in States That Have Reformed Marijuana Laws; Supermajority of Americans Believe Federal Government Should Leave State Marijuana Reforms Alone WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), long-standing opponent of the Department of Justice’s use of federal money to undermine state medical marijuana[Read More…]
South Suburban College Nursing Alumni Association Seeking Alumni for May 7 Banquet
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 16, 2013. South Suburban College (formerly Thornton Community College) is looking for alumni of the ADN/LPN Nursing programs to participate in their 5th annual Alumni Association Banquet on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in the Heritage Room at SSC’s Main Campus. The cost of attending the banquet[Read More…]
Boonsom ‘Lipstick Lady’ Hartman: ‘I Cried for Hours’ After Explosions Rock Boston Marathon
Boonsom ‘Lipstick Lady’ Hartman with her 2013 Boston Marathon finisher’s medal. (Photo: Scott Hartman) Boston, MA-(ENEWSPF)- Boonsom Hartman said she cried for hours after finishing the Boston Marathon today. Barely 3 minutes after she and husband Scott crossed the finish line, two bombs exploded, killing 3 and injuring more than[Read More…]
