Legalization nationwide estimated to reduce Medicare costs by nearly half a billion dollars Athens, GA–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. The enactment of statewide medicinal cannabis laws is associated with a quantifiable decline in the use of traditional prescription drugs, according to data published in the July edition of the scientific journal Health[Read More…]
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FDA Approves First-Ever Liquid Synthetic THC Formulation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Regulators at the US Food and Drug Administration for the first time have approved the prescription of a liquid form of dronabinol (synthetic THC), to be marketed under the trade name Syndos. The new drug formula, produced by Insys Therapeutics, is approved for use in patients[Read More…]
Backed By Coalition of Voting Rights Advocates, Wyden, Merkley, Blumenauer, Cicilline Introduce National Vote-By-Mail Bill
Oregon-Style Voting Fights Back Against Voter Suppression; Makes Ballot Box More Accessible to Working and Disabled Americans Endorsed by Association of People with Disabilities, American Civil Liberties Union, Common Cause and National Association of Letter Carriers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Backed by a broad coalition of voting rights[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Let’s Celebrate the One-Year Anniversary of the Iran Deal Instead of Undermining its Progress
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) posted the following piece on Huffington Post about the one year anniversary of the Iran Nuclear Deal: This Thursday, we mark the one-year anniversary of the signing of the Iran Nuclear Agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan[Read More…]
In Wake of Recent Violence & Upheaval, Senator Durbin Calls for Action on Criminal Justice Reform (Video)
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the floor of the Senate to call on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to schedule a vote on the Senate’s bipartisan Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. In the wake of recent violence and upheaval across the country, Durbin, who was[Read More…]
IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Safety gates and safety gate extensions Hazard: The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers. Remedy: View Details Refund Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com[Read More…]
Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter Clog Remover, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter – UPC Code 44600-00214 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product: Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers Hazard: The recalled[Read More…]
Simple Procedure Could Improve Treatment for Common Eye Disease
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2016 By: John Easton A new, minimally invasive procedure appears to be effective for many patients with Fuchs endothelial dystrophy, a common eye disease, without the potential side effects and cost of a cornea transplant. In a proof-of-concept study, published in the journal Cornea, researchers led by Kathryn[Read More…]
Black Youth Project at the University of Chicago Launches Unique Survey of Young Voters (Video)
First results show differences among millennials on presidential candidates, race, immigration The Black Youth Project will perform a monthly survey of more than 1,750 young adults ages 18 to 30 that pays special attention to how race and ethnicity shape their views. Photo by: Craig Ruttle/The Associated Press CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 14,[Read More…]
Unitarian Universalist Community Church to Screen Documentary Film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 14, 2016. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive in Park Forest, will screen the documentary film ‘Happy’ on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Happy’ takes us on a[Read More…]
