NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 September 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged all remaining States to seize the moment and sign and ratify the global treaty banning nuclear tests, with the aim of bringing it into force by 2012. “We know that a comprehensive ban on nuclear tests is an indispensable stepping stone to[Read More…]
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Crohn’s Patients Who Use Cannabis Report Fewer Surgeries, Are Less Likely To Use Prescription Drugs
“All patients stated that consuming cannabis had a positive effect on their disease activity” Tel Aviv, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Cannabis use is associated with a reduction in Crohn’s disease (CD) activity and disease-related surgeries, according to the results of a retrospective observational study published in the August issue of the[Read More…]
Netherlands: Cannabis Coffee-Shops Appear To Minimally Impact Dutch Use Patterns
Berkeley, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. The proliferation of Dutch ‘coffee-shops,’ which allow for the sale of limited quantities of marijuana to patrons age 18 or older, appears to have had little impact on Dutch cannabis use patterns, according to an analysis published online in the scientific journal Addiction. University of California[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Announces Chicago Summit Dates
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. NATO’s forthcoming summit in Chicago will take place on May 20-21, 2012, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen announced during a visit to the United States. “We’ll have the next NATO summit in Chicago on May 20-21 next year. This will be an important summit,[Read More…]
Obama Administration Sets High Bar for Flexibility from No Child Left Behind in Order to Advance Equity and Support Reform
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. In an effort to support local and state education reform across America, the White House today outlined how states can get relief from provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – or No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – in exchange for serious state-led efforts to close[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Bringing Flexibility and Focus to Education Law
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. One of my highest priorities is to help ensure that Federal laws and policies support the significant reforms underway in many States and school districts and do not hinder State and local innovation aimed at increasing the quality of instruction and improving student academic achievement. [Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Agreement to Enhance Illinois’ Biotech Industry
SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. During his economic and business trade mission throughout China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between the Illinois Science & Technology Coalition (ISTC), an Illinois-based association that represents leading research universities and technology companies, iBIO, an Illinois-based life sciences industry[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Major Trade Partnerships Between Illinois and China
SHANGHAI, CHINA–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Continuing his trade mission in China, Governor Pat Quinn yesterday visited Shanghai where he announced major steps to build upon Illinois’ role as a leading competitor in the global marketplace. While in Shanghai the Governor took part in several economic development and education agreements that will[Read More…]
First Human West Nile Virus Case in Central Illinois For 2011 Reported
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus case reported in central Illinois for 2011. The Coles County Health Department is reporting a child tested positive for West Nile virus. “Although we’re seeing cooler temperatures, mosquitoes are still active[Read More…]
Madigan Sues Chicago Man for Alleged Immigration Fraud
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–September 23, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed suit yesterday against a Chicago man for cheating consumers out of at least $10,000 for help with their immigration applications that he never provided. Madigan filed the lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court alleging Vytautas Lekarauskas fraudulently charged immigrant consumers upfront fees[Read More…]
