SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 28 strikes consisting of 67 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…]
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ACLU Sues to Stop Deportation of Iraqis Targeted in Weekend ICE Raids
MICHIGAN–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. The ACLU filed a class-action lawsuit today to immediately stop federal immigration officials from deporting more than 100 Iraqi nationals rounded up in raids by federal agents last weekend, arguing that it is illegal to deport the detainees without giving them an opportunity to prove that they[Read More…]
Youth Tobacco Product Use, Including e-cigarettes, Drops During 2015-2016
But 3.9 million youth were still using tobacco products in 2016 Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. The number of middle and high school students who say they are current tobacco users – defined as having used a tobacco product in the past 30 days – dropped from 4.7 million in 2015[Read More…]
Statement from Speaker Madigan on Resolution of Governor’s Budget Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan issued the following statement, Thursday: “We have stated unequivocally that a resolution to the governor’s budget crisis—which has resulted in eight credit downgrades and tripled the state’s debt—must be our top priority. Wherever we can compromise with the governor without[Read More…]
U.S. Senate and House Reintroduce Groundbreaking Medical Marijuana Bill
CARERS Act Protects Patients, Providers and Veterans; Bill comes as Jeff Sessions seeks to undermine medical marijuana laws Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 15, 2017. Today, a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives introduced the CARERS Act. The Senate bill was introduced by Senators Booker (D-NJ), Paul (R-KY), Gillibrand (D-NY), Lee (R-UT), Franken[Read More…]
Gomacro Recalls Limited Number of Macrobars and Thrive Bars
Almond supplier may have exposed ingredient to Listeria monocytogenes. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Almond supplier may have exposed ingredient to Listeria monocytogenes. GoMacro, of Viola, Wis., is recalling a limited number of MacroBars and Thrive Bars because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism[Read More…]
Bulletproof 360, Inc. Recalls Collagen Protein Bars and Bites
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Bulletproof 360, Inc. (“Bulletproof”) of Bellevue, Washington is recalling five Collagen Protein Bar and Bite products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and[Read More…]
Kroger Expands Recall of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced it has expanded the recall of its 12 oz. packages of Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young[Read More…]
Former Swiss Banker Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Charge in Connection With Soccer Bribery Scheme
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. Earlier today, a private banker formerly employed by several Swiss banks pleaded guilty in Brooklyn, New York, to a criminal information charging him with participating in a money laundering conspiracy in connection with the distribution and receipt of millions of dollars of bribes paid to high-ranking[Read More…]
New York State Legislators Renew Push for Marijuana Legalization
NEW YORK—(ENEWPF)—June 15, 2017. This week a coalition of community advocates led by the Drug Policy Alliance joined Senator Liz Krueger (New York) and Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Buffalo) to announce reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, S.3040-A/A.3506-A), which would authorize recreational use of marijuana. The coalition also[Read More…]
