Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – 10:42 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you, Doctor, for that introduction. I want to thank Sylvia Burwell, our outstanding head of Health and Human Services. We’ve got some wonderful members of Congress[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, March 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delay in getting started this morning. A lot going on. Q What is this? MR. EARNEST: I’m sorry? Q There’s a lot going on. What’s going on? MR. EARNEST: There’s a PBS crew[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Considers Proposal to End Payday Debt Traps
Proposal Would Cover Payday Loans, Vehicle Title Loans, and Certain High-Cost Installment and Open-End Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is considering proposing rules that would end payday debt traps by requiring lenders to take steps to make sure consumers can[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Group Interpretation Team to Compete in Illinois High School Association Final Meet at University of Illinois Springfield
RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation team took second place in the Illinois State High School Association (IHSA) Dolton Sectional competition. Seven of the ten cast members were named by judges to the All Sectional Group Interpretation Cast. The team will compete in the[Read More…]
Congo Square Theatre Brings the Donny Hathaway Story to Life on Stage at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. For one night only Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m., Congo Square Theatre makes its debut in the south suburbs at Governors State Univerity’s (GSU) Center for Performing Arts performing ‘Twisted Melodies.’ Directed by Samuel G. Roberson and starring Kelvin Roston Jr., ‘Twisted Melodies’ is[Read More…]
South Suburban College to Host Live First District Court Oral Arguments at 2nd Annual Law Day on May 1st
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL –(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. The South Suburban College Legal Studies Department will host their second annual Law Day on Friday, May 1, 2015. This year’s event will feature a special live court case. Oral arguments for a real criminal First District Appellate Court case will be heard in[Read More…]
Lindt USA Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in Chocolate Covered Raisin and Chocolate Covered Almond Bags
STRATHAM, N.H. —(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. Premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli is voluntarily recalling one product lot of its 6.4 oz Chocolate Covered Raisin Bags and 6.4 oz Chocolate Covered Almond Bags sold in nine Lindt Chocolate Shop locations in the U.S. between January 23 and March 16, 2015. Lindt[Read More…]
New Directions New Orleans: Conference on Public Health and Safety Approach to Drug Policy
One-Day Conference Brings Elected Officials Together with Leading Drug Policy and Criminal Justice Experts to Chart a Health-Based Approach to Drug Policy; Louisiana Leads Nation in Incarceration Rates; Prison Population Has Doubled in Last 20 Years, With Staggering Racial Disparities LOUSIANA—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. An unprecedented collection of drug policy stakeholders[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today expanded the approved use for Eylea (aflibercept) injection to treat diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic macular edema. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common diabetic eye disease and is a leading cause of blindness in adults in[Read More…]
New Report Provides Comprehensive Data on Marijuana Arrests and Charges in Colorado After Legal Regulation for Adult Use
Marijuana Possession Charges Decrease From 30,000+ in 2010 to Less Than 2,000 in 2014 COLORAD—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. All eyes are on Colorado to gauge the impact of the country’s first-ever state law to tax and regulate the sale of marijuana to adults 21 and older. Since the first retail marijuana[Read More…]
