Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014. Today, the U.S. Government is formally launching an innovative framework under President Obama’s Power Africa initiative to increase energy access for underserved populations across sub-Saharan Africa. Over an initial five year period, Beyond the Grid will leverage partnerships with 27 investors and practitioners committing to invest[Read More…]
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MyPocketNurse Wins Grand Prize at Chicago Health 2.0 Spring Conference and Make-a-thon
Winner Will Demonstrate Concept at Health DatapaloozaTM Today in Washington, D.C. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014. It was a day brimming with innovation, excitement and interaction around creative solutions to everyday health care problems as Chicago Health 2.0 hosted its “Make-a-thon” competition at their 2014 Spring Conference. The event focused on innovation[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Innovation Framework Agreement Signing Ceremony With Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski
Warsaw, Poland–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014. MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Thank you so very much, Minister, and thank you, Secretary of State, and now, if I could please ask you to deliver your statements. The first to speak is going to be Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. FOREIGN MINISTER SIKORSKI: (Via interpreter) Mr. Secretary of[Read More…]
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 62 Bags of “Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™” Dry Dog Food in California, Hawaii and Nevada Because of Potential Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. of Topeka, KS is voluntarily recalling 62 bags of Science Diet® Adult Small & Toy Breed™ dry dog food as they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The suspect product, part of a single production run, was distributed to[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Patients, Caregivers, and Physicians Outraged as Governor Cuomo Proposes Leaving Patients Behind
Comprehensive Legislation is Needed to Relieve Suffering in New York; Research Should Augment, Not Replace, Legislative Solution; Strong Statements from Patients, Caregivers and Physicians Calling on Governor to Support Compassionate Care Act NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. Today, the Buffalo News reported on an agreement with Britain-based GW Pharmaceuticals to pursue[Read More…]
1,100 Clergy, Religious Leaders Call for Sentencing Reform in Federal Drug Cases
Point to racial injustices, overcrowding of prisons due to nonviolent infractions, urge Congress to pass Smarter Sentencing Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 3, 2014. More than 1,100 faith leaders urged the U.S. Congress today to support a bipartisan sentencing reform bill to reduce mandatory-minimum sentences for federal drug offenses. The Smarter Sentencing[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before a Meeting with Central and Eastern European Leaders, June 3, 2014
Warsaw, Poland–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014 – 3:24 P.M. CET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you very much. Good afternoon. And along with President Komorowski, I’m very pleased to welcome our outstanding allies from across Central and Eastern Europe. We have done this before in Prague and on my last visit to Warsaw. [Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Tusk of Poland, June 3, 2014
Warsaw, Poland–(ENEWSPF)–June 3, 2014 – 2:25 P.M. CET PRIME MINISTER TUSK: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I’m very happy that again here in Warsaw we had the opportunity to talk about Polish-American relations. And with great satisfaction, I observed that so much has changed around us, but our relations and the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 2, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2014 – 1:06 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I’m not gone yet, Wendell. Before I take your questions, let me note that just two weeks ago, the President led a weeklong effort to highlight this administration’s focus on[Read More…]
2014 Main Street Nights Summer Entertainment Series
Main Street Nights. (Photo: Supplied) Photo Gallery: Park Forest Memorial Day Observance 2014 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)— The Village of Park Forest is sponsoring free entertainment in downtown Park Forest for eight weeks this summer. The family oriented Main Street Nights features local and regional entertainers on stage in the Village Green[Read More…]
