Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 Contact: Lauren Lantry Scott Pruitt lied to Congress about retaliating against EPA staff who tried to ensure his use of taxpayer dollars is transparent, accountable, and justified, according to an ABC News interview with a Trump loyalist forced out at EPA. This news comes as Pruitt’s[Read More…]
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Path Toward Marijuana Legalization at the Federal Level, Beginning with Decriminalization and Descheduling
Washington D.C. —(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 By Ed Chung, Maritza Perez, and Lea Hunter In April, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced his support for removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances schedules, joining his colleagues recent efforts toward legislation. Legislative actions in this area include the Marijuana Justice Act, which[Read More…]
Illnesses from Mosquito, Tick, and Flea Bites Increasing in the US
Cases triple; better tools needed to fight mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 Contact: CDC Media Relations Illnesses from mosquito, tick, and flea bites have tripled in the U.S., with more than 640,000 cases reported during the 13 years from 2004 through 2016. Nine new germs spread by[Read More…]
Illinois Taxpayers to Urge House Committee to Support Fair Tax, Middle-Class Tax Cut
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 By: Jon Maxson House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, D-Chicago, is helping middle-class taxpayers call on lawmakers to support fair tax reforms that cut taxes on the vast majority of Illinois families while making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. Taxpayers and advocates for the middle class will[Read More…]
Manager of Chicago Car Dealership Charged with Running Massive Theft Ring, Pocketing Over $1.5 Million
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Donald T. Barclay, 56, was charged in Cook County Circuit Court with running a large-scale theft scam through his car dealership and defrauding area residents and lenders of more than $1.5 million Barclay, who now resides in Scottsdale, Arizona, was charged with: One count[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Joins 11 Other Attorney Generals Filing Brief in Support of Misclassified Employees’ Right to Organize
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Attorney General Lisa Madigan, along with 11 other Attorneys General, filed an amicus brief with the National Labor Relations Board in support of a decision against Velox Express Inc. that concluded its misclassification of employees as independent contractors constituted an unfair labor practice in[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery’s 5th Annual Derby Day on Saturday, May 5
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 By: Rosemary Piser Union Street Gallery will be bringing some Kentucky Charm to the south suburbs during its 5th Annual Derby Day event on Saturday, May 5. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country[Read More…]
FDA, FTC Take Action Against Companies Misleading Kids with e-liquids that Resemble Children’s Juice Boxes, Candies and Cookies
Warning letters are part of joint effort to protect youth from dangers of nicotine and tobacco products and part of FDA’s new Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2018 Contacts: Michael Felberbaum and Mitchell Katz As part of ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of nicotine[Read More…]
Doctors Should Save the Lives of People Who Use Drugs, Not Debate How Many Second Chances One Deserves
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 30, 2018 Drug Policy Alliance Blog By: Widney Brown There is something seriously wrong when doctors are blaming people who inject drugs for poor health rather than asking why government, at the local, state, and federal levels are not taking measures that are proven to protect the health[Read More…]
Northeastern US To Experience Taste Of Summer As Warmth Builds This Week
By Renee Duff, Meteorologist for AccuWeather.com AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports the warmth poised to break loose in the northeastern United States this week may leave residents wondering how long the summer weather will stick around. The pattern this week will bring the warmest stretch of days so far this year to[Read More…]
