Patient advocates call on Congress to adopt binding changes to new federal policy Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. Medical marijuana advocates Americans for Safe Access (ASA) issued a report today that analyzes the Obama Administration’s latest enforcement guidelines for federal prosecutors in states that regulate medical marijuana distribution. The report,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden on Nuclear Deal with Iran
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2013. Today, as details emerge shedding light on the deal with Iran on their nuclear program by the United States and five other world powers, Neera Tanden, President of the Center for American Progress, released the following statement: The first-step deal announced yesterday in Geneva represents a[Read More…]
Oregon Restricts Some Neonicotinoid Pesticide Uses after Bee Kills
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 25, 2013. The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has restricted two pesticide products linked to massive bee die offs experienced in Oregon earlier this year. Both pesticides are neonicotinoid chemicals that are extremely harmful to bees. Though these restrictions are an important step in protecting bee health, the[Read More…]
Former High School Football Player Pleads Guilty to Making Racially Motivated Threats to African-American Assistant Football Coach
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. Jonathan Caine, 20, of Nashville, Tenn., pleaded guilty on Friday to a federal hate crime for making racially motivated threats to an African-American assistant football coach at a local high school in, the Justice Department announced. Caine, formerly a student and football player at the high[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at DCCC Event in Seattle, WA, Nov. 24, 2013
Seattle, Washington—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2013 – 7:24 P.M. PST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! Thank you, guys. (Applause.) Sit down. You already did that. Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Well, first of all, let me just thank Jon for the second time for his incredible[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Nov. 24, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2013. President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu today to discuss the P5+1’s first step agreement with Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The President noted that the P5+1 will use the months ahead[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, Nov. 24, 2013
En Route Seattle, Washington—(ENEWSPF)—November 24, 2013 – 3:27 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome aboard Air Force One for our three-day trip out west. Before we get to your questions, I do have a quick — at the top a little bit of news. Prior to departing the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 25, 2013
Park Forest Police salute near the end of their recent honors ceremony. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 25, 2013. This Thursday will be a very festive day when we celebrate Thanksgiving and our Jewish friends also celebrate the first day of Hanukah. As we sit down this week with[Read More…]
Obituary: Bernard J. Jablonski, 55, of Park Forest
Jablonski, Bernard J. Age 55, Park Forest resident, formerly of Chicago’s Northwest Side/St. Genevieve Parish. A graduate of Weber High School and St. Louis University. Bernie taught drama and english at Marian Catholic High School for many years. He was an active member of The Drama Group, and a Docent[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Opening of Washington Multi-Agency Resource Center
Center Offers Disaster Information, Assistance for Tornado Survivors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the opening of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in Washington to make it easier for people affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes to access disaster-related relief services and information. The MARC will bring together[Read More…]
