Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director In a statement published Thursday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), a previously outspoken opponent of marijuana law reform, did something surprising. He came out in support of allowing the production of industrial hemp. “I am convinced that allowing[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Patient Protection Act Proposed for DC Hospitals
Survey: 57% of District Hospital Nurses Cite Inadequate Staffing Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. DC RN Rajini Raj Registered nurses joined with District of Columbia Council members and community supporters in a press conference today to announce the introduction of the Patient Protection Act to dramatically improve care in DC hospitals[Read More…]
Video: IRS Help For Disaster Victims
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- If you are the victim of a disaster that damaged or destroyed your property, the IRS may be able to help. Learn about the options available and what steps you can take to recover.
IRS Extends Tax Relief to Some New Jersey and New York Victims of Hurricane Sandy
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, the Internal Revenue Service announced additional tax relief to affected individuals and businesses. The IRS today is further extending tax deadlines of that relief until April 1 for the following localities: In New Jersey (starting Oct. 26): Monmouth and Ocean counties. In New[Read More…]
California Supreme Court to Hear Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ban Case Tuesday in San Francisco
Court is expected to weigh in on whether municipalities can ban distribution, deny patients a legal medication San Francisco, CA—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow morning at University of San Francisco in a closely watched case that addresses whether local governments can lawfully ban[Read More…]
State Lawmakers to Hold Hearing Friday on Bill to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Like Alcohol in Hawaii
HONOLULU–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The Hawaii House Committee on Judiciary will convene Friday to hear testimony on the bill introduced by House Speaker Joseph Souki (D-8) to regulate and tax marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. The hearing on H.B. 699 is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. HST in[Read More…]
Secretary of State John Kerry’s Welcome Remarks to Employees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, Susan. Thank you very much for that welcome. Secretary Nides, who’s an old friend, I’m grateful to him. I told him that’s probably the first and only time he’s ever bowed to me and – (laughter) –[Read More…]
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden and French President Hollande
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013 – 3:00 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT HOLLANDE: (In progress as translated) — this President here. France will continue its mission allowing Mali to regain its territorial integrity, and then leave the African troops to deal with it. And tomorrow, it will be an operation for — a[Read More…]
Daily Kos Endorses Robin Kelly
Richton Park–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional seat, announced today that Daily Kos, one of the largest and most read progressive blogs in the nation, has endorsed her. The full text of that endorsement is below: Fighting the NRA in Chicago: Robin Kelly for Congress By[Read More…]
FDA Approval of Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil is Expected to Help Resolve Shortage
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of the cancer drug Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection). Doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection is currently on the FDA’s drug shortage list. For products on the shortage list, the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs[Read More…]
