WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC) yesterday introduced the Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act, S. 574, which provides a tax credit to employers to help increase the number of registered apprenticeships in the United States. This will put more people[Read More…]
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New Research Links Bee-Killing Insecticide to Monarch Butterfly Deaths
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2015. New research from the University of Minnesota presents some of the first evidence linking the bee-killing insecticides known as neonicotinoids to monarch butterfly deaths. The study finds that milkweed plants, which monarch butterflies need to survive, may also retain neonicotinoids from nearby plants, making milkweed toxic[Read More…]
Former Puerto Rico Police Officer Sentenced for Committing Perjury During Civil Rights Investigation
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. Former Police of Puerto Rico Sergeant Antonio Rodriguez Caraballo was sentenced today to serve 46 months in prison and three years supervised release for making a false statement under oath to the federal grand jury investigating civil rights violations stemming from the fatal beating of Jose[Read More…]
Monday March 2 in Chicago: Reparations Not Black Sites — Rally for the Runoff!
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. On election day, the city of Chicago sent a message. The most marginalized members of our communities are suffering because of shuttered schools, closed clinics and unchecked police violence. On Monday, May 2, Chicagoans will gather at 6 p.m. in Daley Plaza to echo the message that[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 26, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015 – 12:55 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delayed start to today’s briefing. Let’s go right to your questions. Nancy, do you want to get us started? Nice to see you today. Q Josh, with time running out on the DHS[Read More…]
Ninth Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: ‘Celebrating the Past — Embracing the Future’
FLORIDA—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2015. The Ninth Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics sponsored by Patients Out of Time will be held May 21-23, 2015 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Registration is now open and members of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) receive a special discount of $100 off the select conference[Read More…]
Senate Ukraine Caucus Meet With Members Of Ukranian Parliament To Discuss Increased Military Aid To Ukraine
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and the Senate Ukraine Caucus met today with members from the Ukrainian Parliament to discuss increased military aid to Ukraine. Durbin is co-chairman of the Ukraine Caucus along with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH). Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ron Johnson (R-WI),[Read More…]
Durbin, Speier Introduce Bill To Address Rising Number Of Poisonings In Children Due To Laundry Detergent Packets
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA) today introduced legislation to address the rising number of poisonings in children due to laundry detergent packets. The Detergent Poisoning and Child Safety Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL), Richard Blumenthal[Read More…]
Colorado: Marijuana Sales Total $700 Million in 2014
Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. Retail sales of marijuana totaled just under $700 million in Colorado in 2014 – the first full year during which sales of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes were allowed. Total sales for the year were $699,198,805, according to data tabulated by the Colorado Department[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Expansion, Upgrade of Domestic Violence Pilot Program
South East Side Police District Added to Pilot; Includes Stronger Role for Advocates, Improvements in Technology, New Police Staffing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, the Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network, and Family Rescue announced the city’s domestic violence pilot program[Read More…]
