Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2015 – 4:00 P.M. EST MR. DIAZ-BALART: Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States. (Applause.) It’s good to see you, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: It’s good to be with you, José. MR. DIAZ-BALART: Thanks for being here at FIU. Really appreciate you being here with[Read More…]
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Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending Feb. 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2015. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 313,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised down by 1,000 from 283,000 to 282,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Jury Selection, Opening Statements Made in Rare Federal Medical Marijuana Trial of the Kettle Falls Five
Three defendants now stand trial after dismissal of charges against cancer-stricken defendant, plea bargain by family friend Spokane, WA –(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2015. Trial began on Wednesday with jury selection and opening statements in a widely watched federal medical marijuana case against a family from eastern Washington State known as the[Read More…]
South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3. As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]
South Suburban College Earns Approval as an Entitled Institution for Gateways to Opportunity Credentials
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. South Suburban College (SSC) is pleased to announce that Gateways to Opportunity has approved South Suburban College as an entitled institution for the ECE Credentials, levels 2 and 3. As an entitled institution, students at SSC will now have the opportunity to qualify for these[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Antibacterial Drug Avycaz
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2015. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Avycaz (ceftazidime-avibactam), a new antibacterial drug product, to treat adults with complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), in combination with metronidazole, and complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), including kidney infections (pyelonephritis), who have limited or no alternative treatment options. [Read More…]
Free Lecture by Dr. Daniel Goleman at Governors State Monday, March 23
UNIVERSITY PARK—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Dr. Daniel Goleman, the author of the best-selling and influential book “Emotional Intelligence,” will present his new book “Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence” at the Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University, Monday, March 23, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. Following the presentation, Dr. Goleman[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Fair on March 14
MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at New Faith Baptist Church, 25 Central Ave., Matteson. Participants will learn about options to foreclosure, down-payment assistance programs for first-time homebuyers, tenant rights, how to appeal property taxes[Read More…]
Increased Certification of Medical Marijuana Businesses in Washington State Ensure Quality and Safety for Patients
Patient Focused Certification Program Director Kristin Nevedal will speak Thursday to the Coalition for Cannabis Standards and Ethics Seattle, WA –(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. Two Washington State-based laboratories — The Werc Shop and Phytalab — have recently been certified under a nationwide program that verifies quality control standards, calibration, and evaluation[Read More…]
Marijuana Becomes Legal to Grow and Possess in Nation’s Capital on Thursday, Feb. 26
Congress Does Not Block D.C. Legalization; Advocates Urge D.C. Council to Tax and Regulate Marijuana Using District’s Reserve Funds WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2015. At 12:01a.m. Thursday, February 26, Initiative 71, a marijuana legalization ballot initiative approved by 70 percent of District residents, will complete the Congressional review period and become law.[Read More…]
