CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. As the global community gets to know its first pope from the Americas, DePaul University’s Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology will hold a symposium examining various aspects of a rapidly shifting Catholic Church and its relations with other faith communities around the world. The symposium,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mayor Emanuel Announces $18 Million In Savings from Grid Garbage Transition
Efficient Grid System Now Implemented Citywide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today the City of Chicago will roll out the final phase of the grid garbage collection system to approximately 90,000 households on Chicago’s far south and southwest sides beginning April 15, 2013. As a result of the[Read More…]
Groups Seek Investigation into Mexico’s Approval of Four ‘Mega Resorts’
Massive tourism developments threaten fragile ecosystems and endangered species San Francisco, U.S.A. / La Paz, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. In a petition submitted to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation today, eleven conservation groups charged the Mexican government with failing to enforce its own environmental laws in authorizing the construction of four[Read More…]
New Overdose Prevention Bill Passes with Bipartisan Support in California Assembly Health Committee
Public Health Advocates and Families Urge California Assembly Appropriations Committee to Pass New Overdose Prevention Bill SACRAMENTO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. In a showing of bipartisan support yesterday, the Assembly Health Committee voted in favor of Asm. Richard Bloom’s (D-Santa Monica) AB 831, a bill that would require a temporary state task[Read More…]
White House Drug Control Budget: Failed Drug War Tactics Prioritized Over Prevention and Treatment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director The Obama Administration has released its National Drug Control Budget for the FY 2014 and despite their claims that “the war on drugs is over” and that they have “bigger fish to fry” the Office National Drug Control Policy is[Read More…]
Carter’s Recalls Infant Clothing with Zippers Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 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 11, 2013 – Recall number: 13-167 Baby B’gosh® infant clothing, Style 414-208 Recall Summary Name of product: One-piece footed infant[Read More…]
Despite Amendments, Cybersecurity Legislation Remains Fatally Flawed
Cybersecurity Legislation Still Allows Companies to Share People’s Personal Information with National Security Agency WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence yesterday amended the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. After review of the amendments adopted by the committee, the American Civil Liberties Union continues to oppose[Read More…]
ACLU Statement on Senate Gun Control Package
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. The American Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on today’s vote to move forward with debate on the Senate’s gun control package: “As the Senate moves forward on gun control legislation, it’s important that we don’t punish the kids we are trying to protect,” said Laura[Read More…]
Governor Quinn to Present State’s Highest Award to Six with Quad-Cities Ties
Order of Lincoln Awards to be Presented April 13 in Rock Island ROCK ISLAND–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that he will present the state’s highest award to six individuals with strong ties to the Quad-Cities. The six are being awarded the Order of Lincoln for their achievements[Read More…]
G8 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Statement
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2013. Introduction G8 Foreign Ministers met in London on 10-11 April. The G8 represents a group of nations with a broad range of global interests and with a collective responsibility and opportunity to use its influence to address some of the most pressing issues in the world. Foreign[Read More…]
