“In this multiethnic cohort of 82,050 men, we found that cannabis use alone was associated with a decreased risk of bladder cancer” Los Angeles, CA–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Cannabis use is inversely associated with incidences of bladder cancer in males, according epidemiological findings published in the February issue of the journal[Read More…]
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Study: Synthetic Cannabinoid Relieves PTSD-Associated Nightmares
Ottawa, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. The administration of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, mitigates the frequency and intensity of trauma-related nightmares in military personnel suffering from treatment-resistant post-traumatic stress, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. Investigators from the Canadian Forces Health Services Group and the Operational Trauma and[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Looks Forward to Pope Francis’ Address to Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Pope Francis will address a joint session of Congress on Sept. 24. The first-ever speech to Congress by any leader of the world’s Roman Catholics will occur during a planned trip to the United States that also will feature a speech at the United Nations in[Read More…]
Republicans Want to Cut Social Security Disability Benefits, Sen. Bernie Sanders Warns
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015 – Republicans in Congress are trying to cut Social Security disability benefits. Retirement payments also could be in jeopardy, Sen. Bernie Sanders warned in a Senate floor speech today. “This is a very bad idea,” Sanders said. “Republicans are manufacturing a crisis where none exists.” In the[Read More…]
Speaker Boehner: House Republicans Will Not ‘Weigh In’ on SCOTUS Marriage Cases
Shift Continues in Republican Party, Including Among Prospective Presidential Candidates New York –-(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Today U.S. House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) told the Washington Blade that he does not anticipate that House Republicans will take a position on the marriage cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Boehner said, “I[Read More…]
Sea Gull Lighting Recalls Chandeliers Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. 10 Versions of recalled Seagull Chandeliers. Please see chart in recall for full images of all lighting involved Recall Summary Name of product: Light chandeliers Hazard: The chandelier’s screw collar that holds the chandeliers to the ceiling mount can break causing the chandelier to fall and[Read More…]
Rockford Man Pleads Guilty To Fraud Involving More Than $500,000 In Fictitious Money Orders
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. A Rockford, Ill. man pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for producing a fictitious financial instrument that appeared to be issued under the authority of the U.S. Treasury. In pleading guilty, BRADLEY SHERMAN HAMPTON, 55, admitted that on Aug. 31, 2009, he[Read More…]
Ranking Members Pallone, Schakowsky and DeGette Request Hearing on the Rise of Subprime Auto Loans
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2015. Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., Commerce Manufacturing & Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky, and Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette sent a letter to Chairmen Fred Upton, Michael Burgess, and Tim Murphy requesting hearings on the rise[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Backs Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits
Oregon Company Inspires Legislation Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce a bill that addresses the ever-increasing problem of abusive patent litigation, commonly referred to as “patent trolls.” Patent trolls use broad patents to threaten companies with lawsuits in hopes[Read More…]
Senators Coons, Merkley Introduce Bill to Expand Affordable Care Act Small Business Tax Credit
Bill would help more small businesses offer health insurance to their employees WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2015. U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced legislation on Thursday to help small business owners who want to provide health insurance to their workers. The Small Business Tax Credit Accessibility Act[Read More…]
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