WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and John McCain today, introduced legislation to help lower prices of life-saving drugs and save taxpayers billions of dollars over the next 10 years. The Price Relief, Innovation and Competition for Essential Drugs (PRICED) Act[Read More…]
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Representative Jan Schakowsky Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On Immigration Actions
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after the Supreme Court deadlocked 4-4 on the President’s immigration actions: “I am disappointed and angered that the Supreme Court deadlocked in today’s 4-4 decision on the President’s immigration actions. This reckless decision means that families[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins SMS Assist to Announce Company is Growing and Creating Jobs on Chicago’s Near-North Side
Cloud-based technology company has more than tripled its headcount since 2012 to 565 Nearly all at its John Hancock Center headquarters CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and SMS Assist, an innovative mobile and cloud-based multisite property management company, today announced the company’s growth in technology and innovation. The company[Read More…]
Surface Transportation Board Orders Csxt to Prevent Trains from Entering Elsdon Line Unless Tracks Are Clear
City of Chicago, Village of Evergreen Park Took Legal Action in February for Blocking Grade Crossings in Violation of Federal Mandate CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Matt O’Shea today announced that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has ordered CSX Transportation, Inc. to not allow a train[Read More…]
NEW VIDEO: Ahead of Scotland Trip, Great Britain Tees Off on Trump
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. In preparation for the long flight overseas, Hillary for America is releasing a new web video today for in-flight viewing as Scotland prepares for the return of Trump. His trip to highlight his extensive foreign policy experience building failing golf courses and angering some of our[Read More…]
Senators Request Update on Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Decision as Deadline Nears
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration[Read More…]
CDC: Changes In State Marijuana Laws Associated With National Decline In Teen Use Rates
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. The passage of statewide laws regulating the consumption of cannabis by adults and/or qualified patients is not associated with increased rates of teen marijuana use, according to a statistical analysis provided by the Centers for Disease Control. The federal health agency reports that the percentage of[Read More…]
Canada: Rising Popularity Of Medical Cannabis Among Veterans Associated With Declining Opioid Use
Ottawa, Canada–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Rising rates of medical cannabis use among Canadian military veterans are associated with a parallel decline in the use of prescription opiates and benzodiazepenes, according to federal data recently provided to The Globe and Mail. According to records provided by Veterans Affairs Canada, the number of[Read More…]
Study: Marijuana Smoking Linked With Short-Term Clinical Benefits In Patients With Bipolar Disorder
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. Cannabis inhalation is associated with the alleviation of clinical symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder (BPD), according to clinical findings published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. Investigators at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital in Boston assessed the effects of cannabis inhalation on mood and[Read More…]
Rep. Gutiérrez On Supreme Court Tie In United States V. Texas
“We are disappointed but not defeated” Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez speaks at Supreme Court steps, June 23, 2016 — Office of Rep. Gutiérrez Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 23, 2016. On Thursday, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued the following statement in reaction to the announcement of a 4-4 tie in[Read More…]
