Victoria, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Patients with legal access to medical cannabis reduce their use of opioids, benzodiazepines, and other prescription drugs, according to data published online ahead of print in The International Journal of Drug Policy. Researchers at the University of Victoria and the University of British Columbia assessed the[Read More…]
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Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Britax-B-Agile stroller (in travel system mode) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion Strollers with Click & Go receivers Hazard: A damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to infants[Read More…]
University of Chicago Smart Exhibition Upends Classical Style
Louis Dupré, Portrait of M. Fauvel, the French Consul, with View of the Acropolis, 1819, Oil on canvas. Smart Museum of Art, The University of Chicago, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Woods, 1980.33. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017 By: Andrew Bauld Even the most casual observer is probably acquainted with[Read More…]
University of Chicago Crime Lab Partnering With Police in Chicago’s Highest-Crime Districts
UChicago to provide data analysis and support in Englewood and Harrison neighborhoods CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. The University of Chicago Crime Lab will provide real-time data analysis and on-the-ground support to the Chicago Police Department as part of an effort to increase the effectiveness of policing in two of Chicago’s highest[Read More…]
Senators Durbin & Duckworth Introduce Legislation Rescinding Trump’s Mass Deportation Executive Order
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and 19 other Senators in introducing legislation to rescind President Trump’s Executive Order on Interior Enforcement, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to prioritize the deportation of a vast majority[Read More…]
New Approach Oregon: Congressional Cannabis Caucus Kicks Off in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. A bipartisan group of U.S. representatives, have formed the Congressional Cannabis Caucus. The kick-off press conference occurred at 2 p.m. Eastern time today. U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has championed efforts to reform marijuana laws since 1973, including being a strong advocate for Oregon’s Measure 91[Read More…]
Bi-Partisan Congressional Cannabis Caucus Holds Press Conference, Feb. 16, 2017 (Video)
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has championed efforts to reform marijuana laws since 1973 Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2017. At the U.S. Capitol today, Representatives Dana Rohrabacher (CA-48), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Don Young (AK-At Large), and Jared Polis (CO-02) launched the Congressional Cannabis Caucus – the first of its kind. Watch the[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush to Host Forum on Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Policies and Propaganda on Feb. 23 in Chicago
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. As the nation braces itself against sustained attacks on immigrant families from the Trump White House, Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL01) today announced plans to host an immigration policy forum entitled, “Navigating Today’s U.S, Immigration Policy.” The forum will be held Thursday, Feb. 23rd at the[Read More…]
Ricardo Vega Signs With UIC, Becomes Third Division I Men’s Soccer Player in Prairie State College History
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. Committed, hardworking, disciplined, responsible and determined. These are words of high praise, especially when coming from a coach in regards to a player. When asked to describe his former midfielder Ricardo Vega (Kelly H.S.), these characteristics immediately came to mind for Prairie State College men’s soccer[Read More…]
DePaul University Names First Lay Leader as Its 12th President
A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., was named the 12th president of DePaul University. Photographed in Cortelyou Commons on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus, Esteban will assume his new role July 1. (DePaul University/Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2017. This morning, at a live public announcement, DePaul’s Board of Trustees named A. Gabriel[Read More…]
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