Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. NOW applauds today’s ruling by a federal judge ordering the Food and Drug Administration to make Plan B (the “morning after” pill) available to women and girls of all ages without prescription. Millions of women need access to this safe[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Video: One Vote Really Does Make A Difference
(GRAPHIC SUPPLIED) Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr unveiled a new video aimed at encouraging suburban Cook County residents to participate in Tuesday’s Consolidated Election. "One vote really does make a difference, so be heard by casting your ballot," Orr said. The 1-minute animated video highlights how coin flips broke ties[Read More…]
Orr Files Brief to Dismiss Gay Marriage Opponents’ Motion
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Lawyers for Cook County Clerk David Orr have filed a brief opposing the motion to dismiss a lawsuit to overturn Illinois’ ban on gay marriage. The motion to dismiss had been filed by intervenors Webb and Hitzel, downstate county clerks who are opposed to same-sex marriage. Despite being the original[Read More…]
Week of the Young Child Conference Scheduled at PSC April 20
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting the “Week of the Young Child Conference: The Child and the Curriculum,” from 8 a.m. to 12:35 p.m., Saturday, April 20, in the Conference Center of the PSC main campus, located at 202 S. Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. Keynote speaker[Read More…]
Medical Groups Praise Court Ruling Lifting Age Restriction on Emergency Contraception
Over-the-Counter Access to Plan B One-Step a Safe, Effective Tool to Prevent Unintended Pregnancy Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (The College) and the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine (SAHM) commend today’s ruling by a U.S. District Court[Read More…]
Judge’s Decision on Emergency Contraception a Victory for Sound Science
Court rules that FDA must follow American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines; improved access to contraception could help prevent teen pregnancy Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, commended a federal judge’s ruling that requires the government to follow medical experts’ advice on the availability of[Read More…]
Federal Judge Orders FDA to Broaden Access to Emergency Contraception
Court rules FDA must allow over-the-counter sale of “morning-after pill” to women of all ages and lift current point-of-sale restrictions NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. In a landmark decision, a federal judge has ordered the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to lift longstanding restrictions that impede and delay women’s access to[Read More…]
Study: Low Doses Of THC Provide Cardioprotection
Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Low doses of THC are cardioprotective in mice, according to preclinical data to be published online in the journal Biochemical Pharmacology. Israeli scientists assessed in impact of a single ‘ultra-low’ injection of THC in mice prior to ischemia (the restriction of blood supply to tissues).[Read More…]
Bulldogs Softball player named NJCAA Division II Pitcher of the Week
Rhiannon Cox.(PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- South Suburban College Pitcher Rhiannon Cox, a right-handed pitcher out of Griffith High School, Indiana, was named “Pitcher of the Week” by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) for Division II Softball. In four appearances last week for the Bulldogs, Cox went 2-1[Read More…]
US Supreme Court Limits Warrantless Use Of Drug Sniffing Dogs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. The Supreme Court of the United States ruled last week 5 to 4 to limit law enforcement’s use of drug sniffing dogs in situations where police did not possess probable cause or a warrant. The ruling upheld a Florida Supreme Court decision finding that police violated[Read More…]
