Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Ibrance (palbociclib) to treat advanced (metastatic) breast cancer. Breast cancer in women is the second most common type of cancer in the United States. It forms in the breast tissue and in advanced cases,[Read More…]
Day: February 3, 2015
58 Million Nonsmokers in US Are Still Exposed to secondhand Smoke
Two of every five children — including seven in 10 black children — are exposed Secondhand smoke exposure is harmful and remains high for certain groups. Entire Infographic Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015. Although secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure in the United States dropped by half between 1999 to 2000 and 2011[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action to Shut Down Sham Credit Card
Bureau Seeks Order Requiring Company to End Illegal Operations and Pay $70,000 Fine WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) asked a federal district court to enter a consent order that would permanently ban a Texas-based company, Union Workers Credit Services, from offering any consumer[Read More…]
Racially Profiled Youth File Lawsuit Against City of Chicago for False Arrest
Community Groups Stand in Support Demanding Equal Treatment and Protection of Constitutional Rights for All CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Today, Grassroots Collaborative held a press conference announcing the filing of a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Chicago and Chicago Police Officers responsible for the false arrest of Felipe[Read More…]
Governors State University Hosts Freshman Fridays Beginning February 20
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a new program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an[Read More…]
One Earth Film Festival Announces Its Most Extensive Lineup Ever – March 6-8, 2015
Oak Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. The planning team for the Fourth Annual One Earth Film Festival, “The Midwest’s Premier Environmental Film Festival” proudly announces the official selections for this year’s screenings taking place in 30 venues around the Chicago metropolitan area (full schedule linked here). We are pleased to add several[Read More…]
First Congressional Medical Marijuana Legislation of the Year Focuses on Access for U.S. Veterans
“Veterans Equal Access Act” would allow VA physicians to recommend medical marijuana without federal censure Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2015. U.S. House Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and eight bipartisan Congressional cosponsors introduced the “Veterans Equal Access Act” today, marking a concerted federal effort to allow our country’s veterans to become[Read More…]
UN Rights Chief Warns Escalation in Ukraine Fighting ‘Catastrophic’ for Country’s Civilians
Damage caused by shelling in eastern Ukraine. Photo: UNDP Ukraine GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 February 2015 – The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is proving “catastrophic” for the country’s civilians amid escalating violence, indiscriminate shelling, and harsh winter conditions which have made life increasingly precarious for millions of civilians, the United Nations High Commissioner[Read More…]
International Court of Justice Dismisses Genocide Claims by Croatia and Serbia
Meeting in The Hague on 3 February 2015, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) dismissed genocide claims by Croatia and Serbia. UN Photo/CIJ-ICJ/Frank van Beek The Hague–(ENEWSPF)–3 February 2015 – The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the main judicial body of the United Nations, today rejected claims made by Croatia[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Business Licenses Announced In Illinois
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2015. Illinois medical marijuana patients have waited for awhile now for safe access to medicine. Applicants for medical marijuana business licenses have also been waiting. Former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn failed to issue licenses before left office, but issued ‘recommendations’ for who he thought should get licenses. It[Read More…]
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