Canadian Pacific’s Proposed Voting Trust Structure Risks Irreversibly Harming Competition Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016. The Department of Justice filed a reply today in opposition to Canadian Pacific Railway Limited’s (“CPRL”) petition for a declaratory order regarding use of a voting trust pending the Surface Transportation Board’s (“STB”) review of a[Read More…]
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Free Earth Day Film and Star Gazing on Friday, April 22
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016. We invite you to continue the One Earth Film Festival fun and celebrate Earth Day with us by watching the award-winning film, “Growing Cities” on Friday, April 22, at Chicago’s official Earth Day celebration in two locations. This 60-minute film is friendly for all ages. The event will take place at: Adler Planetarium, Johnson[Read More…]
National Organization for Women (NOW) Asks NFL to Change Meeting Location
Why Are Team Owners Propping Up North Carolina’s Law Allowing Discrimination Against The LGBT Community? Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2016. When North Carolina’s Republican Governor, Pat McCrory, signed into law a bill that barred local governments from extending civil rights protections to gay and transgender people, the backlash from[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Eric Schultz Aboard Air Force One, April 7, 2016
En Route Chicago, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016 – 1:04 P.M. EDT MR. SCHULTZ: Welcome aboard, everyone, to Air Force One en route to the University of Chicago Law School, where President Obama taught constitutional law for over a decade, where he’ll participate in a discussion on the Supreme Court and the[Read More…]
Students to Protest for Higher Education Funding and MAP Grants on April 13
Students plan to gather at the Old State Capitol at 11:00 am on April 13, 2016 to advocate for themselves in a peaceful protest to the current State Capitol. Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2016. On April 13, 2016 students plan to unite at University of Illinois Springfield Colonnade. They will then[Read More…]
Study: Frequent Cannabis Use Protective Against Metabolic Syndrome
Perth, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Frequent cannabis use is associated with significantly lower odds of metabolic syndrome, according to findings published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat, which are linked to[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Pakistan Travel Warning, April 7, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated August 28, 2015, reminding U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. The American Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulate General in Karachi continue to[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Indiana Doctor Over Discrimination Against an Individual with HIV
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit and consent decree today to resolve allegations that Pain Management Care P.C., of South Bend, Indiana, refused to treat an individual because he has HIV, in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department’s investigation found[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017 CAPTAIN JEFF DAVIS: Apologies for the delays. We’re having some technical problems this morning. And this is a double-feature today, as you know. We’ll have General Rodriguez going out here at 11 o’clock. We will cut this off at 10:45 to allow for transition and filing[Read More…]
Why to Talk About Death at Dinner
Bioethicist Craig Klugman describes his research on advance health care directives Documents like advance health care directives can help families plan for and share their wishes for end-of-life care, says bioethicist Craig Klugman of DePaul’s College of Science and Health. (Image by iStock) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. Death is[Read More…]
