SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting eight strikes consisting of 61 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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President’s Weekly Address: On Going Overseas
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Donald Trump reflects on his upcoming, first overseas trip as president, which he describes as ” historic significance for the American people.” The text follows the video: My fellow Americans, This weekend I begin my first trip overseas as president – a trip with historic significance for[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Frequently Substituted For Prescription Medications
Kenmore, WA-(ENEWSPF)- Adults often substitute cannabis for the use of prescription medications, according to data published in the Journal of Pain Research. Investigators from the Bastyr University Research Institute assessed the frequency of drug substitution among a self-selected national sample of 2,774 self-identified marijuana consumers. Just under half of respondents (46[Read More…]
Iowa: Governor Signs Legislation Expanding CBD Access
Des Moines, IA-(ENEWSPF)- Governor Terry Branstad signed legislation late last week, House File 524, expanding the pool of patients eligible to possess cannabidiol oils, CBD. The act permits patients with HIV, Crohn’s disease, untreatable pain, and other serious conditions to possess CBD extracts. It also seeks to establish a small number[Read More…]
Vermont: Lawmakers Approve Measure Eliminating Penalties For The Adult Use Of Marijuana
Montpelier, VT-(ENEWSPF)- House and Senate lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 22, to eliminate criminal and civil penalties specific to the adult use and possession of marijuana. The measure amends state law so that the possession of up to one ounce of cannabis and/or the cultivation of up to two mature[Read More…]
Kelly, Chabot Introduce Legislation to Protect Girls’ Access to Education
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, introduced H.R. 2408, the Protecting Girls Access to Education Act, which ensures that children, specifically young girls, are able to receive an education when displaced by conflicts overseas. “As a mother, the[Read More…]
Logansport Man Sentenced to 275 Months Imprisonment, Production of Child Pornography
Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced that Johnny Clay Amos, 52, of Logansport, Indiana was sentenced before District Court Judge Philip P. Simon for production of child pornography. Amos was sentenced to 275 months’ imprisonment followed by 10 years of supervised release. According to documents in this[Read More…]
Elkhart Man Sentenced To 117 Months Imprisonment
For Bank Robbery South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Acting United States Attorney Clifford D. Johnson announced that an Lamont Hawkins, 21, of Elkhart, Indiana was sentenced before District Court Judge Jon E. DeGuilio for bank robbery. Hawkins was sentenced to 117 months imprisonment and 2 years of supervised release. According to documents in[Read More…]
NLGJA to Present Lisa Ben Award to Longtime E! News Reporter Marc Malkin
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is excited to announce that longtime E! News reporter Marc Malkin is the recipient of the 2017 Lisa Ben Award for Achievement in Features Coverage. Malkin will accept the award at NLGJA’s annual L.A. Exclusive benefit event in Los Angeles on June 20. “I am humbled and full[Read More…]
Attacks On Human Rights Activists Reach Crisis Point Globally
281 people killed in 2016 for defending human rights, up from 156 in 2015 Amnesty International-(ENEWSPF)- Community leaders, lawyers, journalists and other human rights defenders across the world are facing unprecedented levels of persecution, intimidation and violence, warned Amnesty International today as it launched a new global campaign demanding an[Read More…]
