CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015. A Chicago man has been charged for conspiring with his cousin and cousin’s girlfriend to kill a U.S. citizen at a resort in Bali, Indonesia, in August 2014, according to a criminal complaint unsealed in federal court in Chicago today. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Sept. 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 267,000, an increase of 3,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 264,000. The 4-week moving average was 271,750, a decrease of 750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and His Holiness Pope Francis at Arrival Ceremony
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama introduces Pope Francis to their family pets Bo and Sunny in the Blue Room following the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 23, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015 9:32[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Sept. 23, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the late start for the briefing today. Q We’ll forgive you — in the spirit of the day. (Laughter.) MR. EARNEST: Well, thank you. I’m humbled by that expression. Q [Read More…]
Building on Affordable Care Act Reforms, Hilllary Clinton Outlines Proposals to Further Tackle Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015. Hillary Clinton is outlining her aggressive new proposals to tackle the rising out-of-pocket medical costs American families are facing. Just yesterday, the Kaiser Foundation released a survey that found the average deductible for covered workers this year has grown nearly seven times faster than workers’ wages[Read More…]
Court Approves Settlement to Save Imperiled Lynx from Trapping
New Regulations in Lynx Habitat Will Protect Montana’s Rare Cats Missoula–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2015. Yesterday, the federal district court of Montana approved a settlement agreement reached between the State of Montana and conservation groups aimed at protecting threatened Canada lynx from trapping. The case is now dismissed in accordance with the[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance to Host the Biennial 2015 International Drug Policy Reform Conference in D.C. Metro Area, November 18-21
More Than 1,200 Experts and Advocates to Strategize About Mass Incarceration, Marijuana Legalization, Criminal Justice Reform, Public Health, and Post-Prohibition Models for Drug Control D.C. Metro Area —(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Which states will be next to legalize marijuana? What needs to happen to end mass incarceration? What can be done[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance Applauds CVS/pharmacy for Being First Chain Pharmacy in California to Make Overdose Antidote Naloxone Available Without a Prescription
SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015. The Drug Policy Alliance is applauding CVS/pharmacy for being the first chain pharmacy in California to stock and sell the opiate overdose reversal drug naloxone without a prescription. More than 50 CVS/pharmacy stores in California will make the lifesaving drug available to friends and family members[Read More…]
Explore Careers in Community Health at Governors State University: Info Sessions Set for October 22
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 24, 2015. Individuals interested in pursuing a degree in Community Health are invited to attend a free information session offered by the College of Health and Human Services at Governors State University (GSU), located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. The information sessions will be held[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Venezuela Travel Warning, Sept. 18, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2015. The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens about security conditions in Venezuela. Thousands of U.S. citizens safely visit Venezuela each year for study, tourism, business, and volunteer work. While U.S. citizens are not specifically targeted, violent crime in Venezuela is pervasive,[Read More…]
