Retailer Admits Violating Criminal and Civil Laws Designed to Protect Water Quality and to Ensure Proper Handling of Hazardous Wastes and Pesticides Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty today in cases filed by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco to six counts of violating the[Read More…]
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Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Harvest
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013 – 1:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey! What’s going on? How are you guys doing? CHILDREN: Good! MRS. OBAMA: It’s exciting! Look! Look what you did — it grew! It’s very exciting. Well, welcome back. We’ve got a few things going on here. We’ve got a[Read More…]
Take Action During National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2013
A statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. The devastation wrought by the recent powerful tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area is a tragic reminder of the importance of being prepared for severe weather of all kinds. National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 25-June 1,[Read More…]
Oregon Health Authority Finds Forestry Pesticides in Residents in Long Delayed Report
Washingotn, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. A recent report by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) found that residents that live in the Highway 36 corridor of Western Oregon were exposed to toxic pesticides in the spring and fall of 2011. OHA collected urine and environmental samples in August and September of[Read More…]
Several Michigan Medical Marijuana Patients Surrender to Federal Authorities to Serve Lengthy Prison Sentences
Detroit, MI—(ENEWSPF)—May 27, 2013. Several Michigan medical marijuana patients and caregivers are being forced to surrender to federal authorities over the next few days to serve out lengthy prison terms, after being convicted in federal court without any opportunity to defend themselves on medical necessity or state law grounds. Some[Read More…]
Study: Hemp Seed Oil Associated With Improved Clinical and Immunological Parameters In Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director The consumption of legal hemp seed nutritional oil, in conjunction with the intake of evening primrose oils and a restricted diet high in Hot-natured foods (such as pepper) and low in saturated fats and sugars, is associated with “significant improvement”[Read More…]
Secretary Jewell Signs Agreement with Pacific Northwest States to Expedite Review, Permitting of Energy Infrastructure
Collaborative processing will help spur projects, create jobs PORTLAND, OR–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. As part of President Obama’s initiative to make America a magnet for jobs by building a 21st Century infrastructure, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today signed a Declaration of Cooperation with the States of Oregon and Washington[Read More…]
Friends of the Earth to NRC: Operating San Onofre as a Nuclear Experiment Is Not an Option
Motion calls for convening hearing panel on license amendments WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 24 – Friends of the Earth has filed a motion with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requesting that a Licensing Board be convened to review license amendments that are required for Southern California Edison’s crippled San Onofre reactors, and provide an[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Investigating Steroid Injection Complications Associated with Tennessee Compounding Pharmacy – Investigation Ongoing
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is investigating reports of adverse events among patients in Illinois who received injections of the steroid methylprednisolone acetate produced by a Tennessee compounding pharmacy. IDPH is currently investigating five cases from patients who developed abscesses after receiving injections of methylprednisolone[Read More…]
Illinois Public Health Department Honors Rockford Schools Nurse with Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care
Ron W. Lee, MD Pediatric Care Award – Lifetime Achievement ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2013. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program today honored Rockford Schools nurse Victoria Malley, with a lifetime achievement award for her contributions to childhood care. The Ron[Read More…]
