Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2017. Former US President Obama issued the following comments on Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act: Our politics are divided. They have been for a long time. And while I know that division makes it difficult to listen to Americans with whom we disagree, that’s[Read More…]
Day: June 22, 2017
Student Artwork Purchased By South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. For over thirty years the Board of Trustees of SSC has recognized outstanding art students by purchasing artworks of excellence. The artwork becomes part of the permanent art collection of South Suburban College for use for in our college halls, offices, and galleries. To[Read More…]
Study: CBD Administration Reduces Blood Pressure
Oxford, United Kingdom–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. Oral CBD administration is associated with reduced blood pressure in healthy volunteers, according to clinical trial data published online in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Investigators from the University of Nottingham assessed the effects of a single oral dose of 600 mg of CBD extract[Read More…]
U.S. Airstrike Kills Senior al-Qaida Leader in Yemen
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017 — An al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula senior leader was killed in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate by a June 16 U.S. airstrike, U.S. Central Command said in a release. Abu Khattab al Awlaqi, the emir for al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula’s terrorist stronghold in the governorate, was killed[Read More…]
Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq, June 22, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 20 strikes consisting of 112 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Conservationists Condemn Premature Stripping of Protections for Yellowstone’s Grizzlies
Planned Trophy Hunts Would Fundamentally Undermine Grizzly Recovery Missoula, MT —(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is finalizing its flawed proposal to strip grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Endangered Species Act protections despite overwhelming public and Tribal opposition. The removal[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Senate Health Care Repeal Bill Is Still A Mean Dog
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today slammed Senate Republicans for repackaging the health care repeal bill passed by House Republicans, which kicks millions of Americans off their insurance to give huge tax cuts to big corporations and the wealthiest individuals, and keeping the legislation[Read More…]
Senator Duckworth Statement on Senate GOP Version of Trumpcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2017. Following the release of a so-called “discussion draft” of the Senate GOP’s version of Trumpcare, legislation which threatens the care of millions of Veterans and working Americans around the country, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released this statement: “Last night, the President complained that Republicans[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: McConnell’s Draft of Healthcare Bill Confirms Dramatic Rollback of Opioid Treatment Access for Millions of People
Draft Includes Opioid Funds to Lure Republicans Concerned About Loss of Medicaid-Funded Treatment Advocates: Pulling Medicaid Expansion Will Worsen Opioid Crisis; Opioid Funding Is No Substitute for Medicaid Expansion Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 22, 2017. A discussion draft of healthcare legislation released this morning confirms plans by Senate Republican leadership to pursue[Read More…]
Indivisible Chicago’s Statement on Release of Senate Trumpcare Bill
CHICAGO – Indivisible Chicago released the following statement after the Senate Republicans released the text of the Senate version of Trumpcare. “This bill, negotiated by thirteen men behind closed doors, represents more of the same from Republicans in Congress. Senate Republicans are willing to deny healthcare to millions of Americans,[Read More…]