ISRAEL–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. The long-term, daily use of cannabis is associated with improved analgesia and reduced opioid use in patients with treatment-resistant chronic pain conditions, according to clinical trial data reported online ahead of print in The Clinical Journal of Pain. Investigators with Hebrew University in Israel evaluated the use[Read More…]
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Corn Industry Injects More Fear into GMO Labeling Debate with False Claims of Higher Food Prices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Center for Food Safety today criticized a study being promoted by the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) regarding the cost of labeling genetically engineered (GE) foods. CRA’s study follows in a line of discredited industry funded studies that claim GE food labeling will raise food prices. Yet[Read More…]
Freeport Resident Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. A Freeport resident was sentenced today in federal court on a federal tax fraud charge. The defendant, DOMINIQUE CASTLE, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala to 33 months in federal prison, and ordered to serve 3 years of supervised release following her[Read More…]
Prairie State College’s 28th Annual Jazz Fest
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016 The 28th Annual Prairie State College Jazz Fest recently was held in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on campus. Featured performers included (from left) PSC Professor Valerie Nicholson on piano, Junius Paul on bass, Ernie Adams on drums, Orbert Davis on trumpet, and Ed Petersen[Read More…]
Vaginal Ring Provides Partial Protection from HIV in Large Multinational Trial
NIH-funded study finds protective effect strongest in women over age 25. Woman holding the dapivirine vaginal ring tested in the NIH-funded ASPIRE study. International Partnership for Microbicides Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. A ring that continuously releases an experimental antiretroviral drug in the vagina safely provided a modest level of protection[Read More…]
New Center for American Progress Analysis Evaluates States’ Progress in Cutting Poverty, Increasing Opportunity for American Families
Workers react as the Los Angeles City Council votes to raise the city’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2020 on May 19, 2015. Source: AP/Damian Dovarganes Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Policy matters when it comes to reducing poverty and increasing opportunity, according to a new state-level[Read More…]
Americans Pledge to Stop Shopping at Ace Hardware & True Value Until They Stop Selling Bee-killing Pesticides
WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. This week Friends of the Earth and allies delivered letters and pledges by 33,013 Americans vowing to take their business elsewhere until Ace Hardware and True Value follow other industry leaders and make public commitments to stop selling bee-toxic neonicotinoid pesticides. Thousands of customers are signing[Read More…]
State of Illinois Regulator Announces Paperless Renewals, Licensing for Professionals
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. Secretary Bryan A. Schneider of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is pleased to announce that paperless licensing and renewals have now been implemented for the professions licensed and regulated by the Divisions of Real Estate and Professional Regulation. The transition away[Read More…]
Meet the 106 Year Old Who Got to Dance with President Obama and the First Lady (Video)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2016. Virginia McLaurin, 106 years old and a longtime Washington, D.C. resident, had always dreamed of visiting the White House. Last week, her dream came true in a big way. Check out the video: Here’s how Virginia McLaurin got to the White House: A friend of Mrs.[Read More…]
Commentary: If Elected President, I’ll Level the Playing Field on Global Trade, Hillary Clinton Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2016. By: Hillary Clinton ‘Made in the USA” – that label has always been a mark of quality and pride around the world. American manufacturing has gone through hard times, but we’re working our way back from the worst of the economic crisis. Under President Obama, we’ve[Read More…]
