Kabul, Afghanistan—(ENEWSPF)—30 April 2018 Strongly condemning two terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the United Nations mission in the country has underscored the need to bring the perpetrators to justice. According to reports, at least 14 civilians were killed and over 30 injured in the two attacks that took place[Read More…]
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NORML Delivers Over 10,000 Comments To The FDA Calling For Marijuana’s Descheduling
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 27, 2018 By: Justin Strekal, NORML Political Director NORML staffers on Monday hand-delivered over 10,000 written comments from US citizens calling on federal and international agencies to amend the international prohibition of cannabis. The public comments, which were requested earlier this month by the US Food and Drug[Read More…]
Unity in Security Council was Key to Recent Easing of Tensions on Korean Peninsula – UN Chief
SWEDEN—(ENEWSPF)—23 April 2018 The unity within the Security Council played an essential role in creating the positive momentum that led to a decision by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to suspend nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles, the United Nations chief said Monday, noting however that[Read More…]
On 4/20 Senator Schumer Announces: The Time Has Come To Decriminalize Marijuana
New Legislation Seeks To Deschedule Marijuana At Federal Level, Takes Steps To Help Women and Minority-Owned Businesses Enter Into The Marijuana Industry, As Well As Invest In Research To Fully Understand Effects Of THC On Driving And Public Health, Particularly In Adolescents Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2018 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck[Read More…]
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Announces Settlement With Wells Fargo For Auto-Loan Administration and Mortgage Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—April 20, 2018 Contact: Jen Howard Today the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) announced a settlement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in a coordinated action with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). As described in the consent order, the Bureau found that Wells Fargo[Read More…]
Senate Majority Leader Introduces Bi-Partisan Hemp Legalization Bill
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 13, 2018 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director United States Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), along with Oregon Democrats Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley introduced legislation today to remove low THC hemp from the federal Controlled Substances Act and amend federal regulations to better facilitate industrial hemp[Read More…]
Reps. Kelly, Esty, Van Hollen, Murphy, Blumenthal & Adams to Introduce Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Would incentivize states to require a permit to purchase handguns WASHINGTON, D.C. – (ENEWSPF)—April 12, 2018 By: James Lewis, Communications Director, Congresswoman Robin Kelly Today, U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-2), Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (CT-05), along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and[Read More…]
South Korea: Press Human Rights in Discussions with North Korea
Over 200 NGOs Call for Rights to Be Prioritized Seoul –(ENEWSPF)—April 10, 2018 Contact: Human Rights Watch South Korea should press for human rights issues to be included in all discussions with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), including in the agenda of the summit between South Korean president[Read More…]
Marines Identified in 3rd MAW CH-53E Super Stallion Crash
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – (ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2018 Contact: Capt. Morgan Frazer Four Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Miramar, were killed as a result of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter crash in the vicinity of El Centro, California, at approximately[Read More…]
New Jersey Muslims Reach Landmark Settlement Requiring NYPD to End Unlawful Spying Activities
New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2018 Contact: [email protected] Today, a group of Muslim owned businesses, mosques, individuals, and student groups have finalized a settlement agreement with the New York Police Department (NYPD) in Hassan v. City of New York, a federal lawsuit challenging the suspicionless, discriminatory surveillance of American Muslims[Read More…]
