Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The legal cannabis industry is responsible for the creation of an estimated 123,000 full-time jobs in the United States, according to data provided by the online content provider Leafly.com. Authors analyzed state-by-state economic data to draw their extrapolations. They estimated some 58,000 full-time jobs in states[Read More…]
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Attorney General Nominee Comments On Conflict Between State/Federal Marijuana Laws
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. United States Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions responded to questions on Tuesday with regard to how he believes the Justice Department ought to respond to states that have legalized the use of marijuana. While testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Sessions indicated that the agency’s[Read More…]
Tupperware U.S., Inc. Recalls Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Tupperware U.S., Inc. of Orlando, Florida, is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Southwest Chipotle Seasoning, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured for Tupperware by a third party blender of fine spices and seasonings. This recall is being[Read More…]
Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cappuccino Snack Mix For Potential Salmonella
Myerstown, PA -(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. As a result of an ingredient supplier recall, Dutch Valley is issuing a recall on Cappuccino Snack Mix due to the potential for it to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail[Read More…]
Department of Justice Office of Inspector General to Review Certain Actions by the DOJ and FBI in Advance of the 2016 Election
U.S. Department of Justice (Source: oigjustice.gov) Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2017. The Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today that, in response to requests from numerous Chairmen and Ranking Members of Congressional oversight committees, various organizations, and members of the public, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)[Read More…]
National Nurses Call Out 13 Democrats on Rx Vote: Whose Side Are You On? Big Pharma or Patients?
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. National Nurses United today sharply criticized 13 Senate Democrats who defeated an amendment that would have aided tens of millions of patients struggling with skyrocketing prescription drug costs, voting instead Tuesday night to ally with the pharmaceutical industry. The critical test was on an amendment[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Statement on Civil Rights Leaders, a DREAMer, and Sexual Assault Survivor Testimony Against Sessions
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Planned Parenthood Federation of America applauded the testimony of the civil rights leaders, DREAMer and sexual assault survivor and advocate who stood for the rights of all Americans and shined a light on the troubling record of President Elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General nominee, Senator[Read More…]
New Report; One of the Most Comprehensive Studies of Recent Research on Health Effects of Recreational and Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products
The Keck Center of the National Academies in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine offers a rigorous review of scientific research published since 1999 about what is known about the health impacts of cannabis and cannabis-derived products –[Read More…]
National Academy of Sciences Finds Conclusive Evidence That Marijuana is an Effective Medicine
Landmark Report Calls Schedule I Classification a Barrier to Marijuana Research Drug Policy Alliance: Federal Government Must Stop Standing in Way of Marijuana Reform Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Today, the National Academy of Sciences released a groundbreaking report, “The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: The Current State of Evidence[Read More…]
Chinese Studies Program at DePaul University to Welcome Year of the Rooster at Annual Gala
DePaul University’s Chinese Studies program will host a Year of the Rooster gala Jan. 27. (Image by DePaul University Chinese Studies program) Jan. 27 event to be held on Lincoln Park Campus CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. For the ninth consecutive year, DePaul University is set to celebrate the Chinese New[Read More…]
