Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2017. The National Conference of State Legislatures has endorsed a resolution calling for marijuana to be removed from the US Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The plant and all of its organic constituents are classified under federal law as a schedule I controlled substance – the most restrictive[Read More…]
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FDA Warns of Potential Contamination in Multiple Brands of Drugs, Dietary Supplements
Recalled products from Rugby Laboratories, Major Pharmaceuticals, Leader Brands all manufactured by PharmaTech Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 11, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers and health care professionals not to use any liquid drug or dietary supplement products manufactured by PharmaTech LLC of Davie, Florida, and labeled[Read More…]
Chicago Nasty Women to Host Exhibition of Nasty Women Artwork on Friday, September 8 to Benefit Planned Parenthood
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 11, 2017. Chicago Nasty Women is hosting a one-night blowout exhibition of work by Nasty Women artists on Friday, September 8 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The exhibition is hosted by Stan Mansion, an architectural wonder located at 2408 North Kedzie Boulevard, in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood. This[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: President Trump Says He Will Declare National Emergency on Opioid Crisis
Advocates Worry about National Emergency Declaration Given Trump Administration’s Escalation of Drug War Policies and Rhetoric Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2017. President Trump says he is preparing to declare a national emergency on the opioid crisis. This announcement comes just two days after he said that he favored “strong law enforcement”[Read More…]
Early Analysis of 21 Major Cities Tracks ACA Marketplace Premium Changes, Insurer Participation, Uncertainty
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2017. As insurers grapple with continuing uncertainty surrounding 2018 Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, a new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of initial filings in 21 major cities finds that changes in 2018 benchmark silver plan premiums are likely to range widely, from a decrease of 5 percent in[Read More…]
SlutWalk Chicago to Host Mass March Against Rape Culture on Saturday, August 12
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2017. SlutWalk Chicago will hold their annual march to speak out against patriarchy, rape culture, and slut-shaming on Saturday, August 12th at noon. The march will begin at Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive in Chicago. SlutWalk Chicago stands in solidarity with all survivors of sexual[Read More…]
President Trump to Hold Major Briefing on Opioid Crisis
Trump’s Opioid Commission Recently Recommended Health-Based Response, While Attorney General Sessions Pushes for More Criminalization and Incarceration; Advocates: Opioid Overdose Crisis is a Health Issue, Not Criminal Issue Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2017. President Trump is expected to be briefed on the opioid crisis today by Tom Price, Secretary of Health[Read More…]
Eating Garbage, Talking Sex: Ed Begley Jr. Tackles Sustainability in New PSAs
TUCSON, Ariz.—(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2017. The Center for Biological Diversity today released three 60-second public service announcements featuring actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. talking about sex, food waste and other issues affecting wildlife and the future of the planet. The spots, which can be viewed here, have been sent to[Read More…]
Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Women’s Forum Planned for October 26
CHICAGO, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2017. A grassroots coalition of Illinois women has formed to host a panel discussion on issues important to women with the Democratic candidates for Governor of Illinois. Candidates will share a stage to answer questions about their viewpoints, policy ideas, and past engagement with progressive issues such[Read More…]
July 2017 Jobs Report
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 209,000 in July, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in food services and drinking places, professional and business services, and health care. Household Survey Data Both[Read More…]
