The Island clinic Ebola treatment unit in Liberia. Photo: WHO/R. Sørensen GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2015 – The United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) today welcomed encouraging statistics recently released by Liberia’s Minister of health and Social Welfare that reported that 12 of the country’s 15 counties have had no[Read More…]
Day: January 19, 2015
Kettle Falls Five Defendant Moves for Dismissal in Widely Watched Federal Medical Marijuana Case
Larry Harvey argues that new Congressional measure should prevent the DOJ from prosecuting his family Spokane, WA –(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2015. A motion to dismiss has been filed in a widely watched federal medical marijuana case involving a family from rural northeastern Washington State. Larry Harvey, 71, of the Kettle Falls[Read More…]
This Is How President Obama Is Making the Tax Code Work for Middle-Class Families
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2015. At the heart of America’s economic resurgence stands the grit and resilience of America’s middle class. It’s what has fueled our economic comeback and will help ensure that all Americans — not just a fortunate few — benefit from the progress we’ve made since the Great[Read More…]
Representative: Illinois Medical Marijuana Program May Be Doomed
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2015. Illinois approved a pilot medical marijuana program in 2013. The program started in 2014 with one caveat – there was no actual medical marijuana to legally obtain. Safe access to medical marijuana for patients requires licenses being issued to growers and distributors, as patients can’t grow their[Read More…]
Report: Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Boost Hiring 90% At End Of 2014
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2015. The marijuana industry is growing rapidly, both medical and recreational. The growth of the industry has led to increased hiring by marijuana companies, especially at dispensaries. According to a report, the last quarter of 2014 saw medical marijuana dispensaries increase their hiring rate by 90%. Per Weed Hire:[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day & the Fight for Voting Rights
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2015. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time to celebrate the life, accomplishments, and dreams of one of our greatest American leaders. Dr. King stood for equality, freedom and peace; his work inspired a generation to advocate – non-violently – for the recognition of civil rights[Read More…]
Eastern Ukraine: Civilians Dying and In Grave Danger as Fighting Escalates
LONDON—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2015. An escalation in hostilities in eastern Ukraine since yesterday has resulted in the deaths of numerous civilians, including children, with many more lives in grave danger, Amnesty International said as it renewed its calls on both sides to protect civilians amid the fighting. “The use of heavily[Read More…]
Police: Garage Burglary in 100 Block of Hay Street Cleared
Donnell Jones. (PFPD) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- According to a statement from the Park Forest Police Department, police have cleared a garage burglary in the 100 block of Hay Street. From the PFPD: "A combination of Patrol and Investigations Division work lead to the clearance of a garage burglary on the[Read More…]
Asleep at the Wheel, Car In Drive, Park Forest Woman Charged with DUI
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Police Department issued the following statement on its Facebook page regarding the DUI arrest of a Park Forest woman early Saturday morning, January 17: "On 1/17/2015, shortly after 1:30 AM, while on patrol Corporal Mannino observed a vehicle stopped on Western Avenue north of[Read More…]
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at the Park Forest Aqua Center
Christmas tree recycling at the Park Forest Aqua Center. (Photo: Tom Mick) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— Village Manager Tom Mick took to Facebook Sunday to remind residents that there is a drop spot at the Park Forest Aqua Center to recycle Christmas trees. Take advantage of the opportunity to clean house[Read More…]
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