Perth, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Frequent cannabis use is associated with significantly lower odds of metabolic syndrome, according to findings published in the journal Psychological Medicine. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels, and abdominal fat, which are linked to[Read More…]
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U.S. State Dept. Updates Pakistan Travel Warning, April 7, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all non-essential travel to Pakistan. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated August 28, 2015, reminding U.S. citizens of ongoing security concerns in Pakistan. The American Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulate General in Karachi continue to[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles with Indiana Doctor Over Discrimination Against an Individual with HIV
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit and consent decree today to resolve allegations that Pain Management Care P.C., of South Bend, Indiana, refused to treat an individual because he has HIV, in violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department’s investigation found[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Col. Warren via Teleconference from Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017 CAPTAIN JEFF DAVIS: Apologies for the delays. We’re having some technical problems this morning. And this is a double-feature today, as you know. We’ll have General Rodriguez going out here at 11 o’clock. We will cut this off at 10:45 to allow for transition and filing[Read More…]
Why to Talk About Death at Dinner
Bioethicist Craig Klugman describes his research on advance health care directives Documents like advance health care directives can help families plan for and share their wishes for end-of-life care, says bioethicist Craig Klugman of DePaul’s College of Science and Health. (Image by iStock) CHICAGO — (ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2017. Death is[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on President Obama’s Visit to Chicago and Supreme Court Nominee Judge Merrick B. Garland
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today during President Obama’s address at the University of Chicago Law School about his nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Merrick B. Garland: “I urged my Republican colleagues yesterday to meet with Judge Garland and remain committed to[Read More…]
Senators Introduce SAFE Lending Act to Protect Consumers from Predatory Practices in Payday Lending
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senators Tom Udall (D-NM), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Stopping Abuse and Fraud[Read More…]
Democratic Leaders Criticize Republicans’ Reliance on Anti-Abortion Extremists
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Today, Ranking Member Schakowsky and the Select Panel Democratic Members sent a letter to Chair Marsha Blackburn condemning the Republicans’ continued reliance on false evidence from David Daleiden and their newfound reliance on additional “documentation” from other anti-abortion extremists. In the letter the members[Read More…]
Democratic Select Investigative Panel Launches New Website
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Yesterday, the House Select Investigative Panel Democratic Members announced the launch of a new website. The website is intended to be used as a tool for Members of Congress, the public, and the press to better understand the work of the Panel and to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, CNA and The John Buck Company Break Ground on New Global Headquarters Building
151 North Franklin Will Create More Than 2,000 Construction Jobs and Support 3,000+ Employees; Will Join 23 Tower Cranes Already Operating Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and representatives from The John Buck Company, CNA and Hinshaw & Culbertson today broke ground on 151 North Franklin Street. The[Read More…]
