Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2015 – 1:15 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the long delay in starting today’s briefing. Let’s just do a couple of things at the top and then we’ll get to your questions. As you know, the President is looking very much forward[Read More…]
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American Academy of Pediatrics Calls For Rescheduling Cannabis
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Senators Introduce Medical Innovation Act to Increase Federal Investments in Research
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Mayor Emanuel Announces $12 Million Commitment from Amtrak to Begin Major Rehabilitation of Chicago’s Union Station
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Suburban Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Federal Prison For Cheating 455 Investors Of $105 Million And Causing $34 Million Loss
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Senators Kirk, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Anti-Bullying Bill
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Senator Kirk Statement on Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Pressure on Iran
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