Washington, DC–-(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. This week, when the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to consider the FY 2016 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) plans to offer an amendment to make it easier for qualified veterans to access medical marijuana. Currently, the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Joint Press Conference with Secretary Carter, Secretary Kerry, Foreign Minister Kishada and Defense Minister Nakatani in New York, April 27, 2015
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left center, and U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry meet with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, left foreground, and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, right foreground, in New York City, April 27, 2015, to discuss new guidelines for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation. DoD photo by[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, 9/11 First Responders from Illinois to Support Important Healthcare Safety Net to Extend Programs and Benefits
170 Illinoisans Volunteered to Help at Ground Zero After September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks; Senators Kirk and Gillibrand Introduced Legislation to Provide 9/11 First Responders With Access to Health Care and Financial Programs CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with 9/11 first responders from Illinois[Read More…]
Senators Udall, Whitehouse, Merkley, Booker Announce Breakthrough Improvements to Landmark Chemical Safety Bill
Agreement strengthens protections, gives states greater power to restrict chemicals and enforce laws WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. Today, Democratic U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (N.M.), Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), Jeff Merkley (Ore.) and Cory Booker (N.J.) announced a major breakthrough agreement in historic legislation to reform the nation’s broken chemical safety law,[Read More…]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky Statement on Nepal Earthquake
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on Saturday: “My thoughts and prayers are with all those who were killed, injured, left homeless or lost loved ones as a result of the horrific earthquake in Nepal. Whenever these natural[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Warns Governors About Devastating Budget Cuts
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today warned all 50 governors about the devastating cuts their states will face if the Republican budget plan becomes law. In a series of letters, Sanders explained what the cuts would mean for working families, the elderly, children, the sick and the[Read More…]
Sen. Warren and Rep. Cummings Join Colleagues in Asking ED, Federal Student Loan Servicers About Efforts to Assist Struggling Borrowers
Letters Express Concerns About Relief for Students at Corinthian Colleges, Which Closed Remaining Campuses Today; Seek Documents, Data from Education Department and Loan Servicers WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. Today, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and United States Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Sanders Lead Call for Living Wage for Senate Employees
WASHINGTON, DC —(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2015. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Bob Casey (D-PA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Mark Warner (D-VA) today sent a letter to Senate Rules Committee Chairman Roy Blunt (R-MO) calling for contractors[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls for Stronger Regulations to Protect Youth from E-Cigarette Products
While the FDA delays finalizing regulations, youth e-cigarette use has skyrocketed CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2015. Following a recent report that found e-cigarette use among middle and high school students has not only surpassed conventional tobacco use for the first time, but has tripled in just one year, U.S. Senator Dick[Read More…]
Microneedle Patch for Measles Vaccination Could Be a Game Changer
Administering measles vaccine with a microneedle patch is expected to be much easier than getting a shot.Photo Credit: Gary Meek, Georgia Tech The 100 microneedle patches in the foreground could replace the 100 needles and syringes, 10 ten-dose vials of measles vaccine with diluent, a biohazards box for sharps waste[Read More…]
