New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. City police made over 50,000 arrests in 2010 for the crime of marijuana possession in public, according to statistics from the New York Division of Criminal Justice Services and analyzed by Queens College sociologist Harry Levine. New York city police made 50,383 lowest level marijuana[Read More…]
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NASA And Partners Name Upcoming Space Station Crew Members
HOUSTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. NASA and its International Space Station partners named crew members for missions aboard the complex that begin in 2013. The crews include NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn of Statesville, N.C., who previously was announced as part of Expedition 34; Chris Cassidy, who was born in Salem, Mass., and[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. I am deeply concerned by reports of violence in Bahrain, Libya and Yemen. The United States condemns the use of violence by governments against peaceful protesters in those countries and wherever else it may occur. We express our condolences to the family and friends of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Partnership to Boost Sustainability in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced an initiative to boost the state’s sustainability efforts through the increased use of electric vehicles. Under the plan, the state will invest $1 million of Illinois Jobs Now! capital funding to install state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the Chicagoland area.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on Charter High School in Chicago’s Pilsen Neighborhood
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today broke ground on the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, Chicago’s first charter high school dedicated to preparing students for health science careers. The project will create 160 jobs and is supported by $12 million through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program. “By[Read More…]
Senate Introduces Bill To Limit Patriot Act Power
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2011. A welcome bill to narrow an overbroad Patriot Act provision was introduced Thursday in the Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). The House approved legislation early Thursday extending three problematic provisions of the Patriot Act, including the provision addressed in Sen. Wyden’s bill, through May 27. The[Read More…]
Court Dismisses Lawsuit To Hold Former Government Officials Accountable For Torture Of Jose Padilla
CHARLESTON, SC –(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. A federal court yesterday dismissed an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit filed against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other current and former government officials for their roles in the unlawful detention and torture of U.S. citizen Jose Padilla. In a troubling 32-page ruling,[Read More…]
Sheriff Dart Calls for Changes to Indigent Burial Practices
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. More than a year after uncovering a horrific scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart detailed new concerns about what he has learned are common practices in the cemetery industry – practices he said are not only disturbing, but which also threaten to[Read More…]
Statement from HHS on the Regulation for the Enforcement of Federal Health Care Conscience Protections
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. The administration strongly supports provider conscience laws that protect and support the rights of health care providers, and also recognizes and supports the rights of patients. Strong conscience laws make it clear that health care providers cannot be compelled to perform or assist in an abortion. Many[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Offer Free Computer Classes
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2011. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest will be offering free computer classes beginning Thursday, March 3. Call the Adult Services Department at 708-748-3731 extension 24, for a complete schedule of classes and to register. Source: Park Forest Library
