Boston, MA –(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. U.S. chain restaurants participating in a National Restaurant Association initiative to improve the nutritional quality of their children’s menus have made no significant changes compared with restaurants not participating in the program, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public[Read More…]
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‘Sweep Away Exploitation’ Event Discusses Newly Enacted Illinois Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2017. The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) joined Arise Chicago, Latino Union of Chicago, AFIRE Chicago and other members of the IL Domestic Workers Coalition and the National Domestic Workers Alliance for a press conference today to “Sweep Away Exploitation” for IL’s 35,000+ Domestic Workers. Amidst a[Read More…]
NORML Responds To National Academy of Sciences’ Marijuana Report
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released a comprehensive report today acknowledging that “conclusive or substantial evidence” exists for cannabis’ efficacy in patients suffering from chronic pain, and sharply criticized longstanding federal regulatory barriers to marijuana research – in particular “the classification of cannabis[Read More…]
Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Has Created 123,00 Full-Time Jobs
Seattle, WA–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. The legal cannabis industry is responsible for the creation of an estimated 123,000 full-time jobs in the United States, according to data provided by the online content provider Leafly.com. Authors analyzed state-by-state economic data to draw their extrapolations. They estimated some 58,000 full-time jobs in states[Read More…]
Attorney General Nominee Comments On Conflict Between State/Federal Marijuana Laws
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. United States Attorney General nominee Jeff Sessions responded to questions on Tuesday with regard to how he believes the Justice Department ought to respond to states that have legalized the use of marijuana. While testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Sessions indicated that the agency’s[Read More…]
President Obama Awards Vice President Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom (Videos)
President Obama: “As good a man as God ever created” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. During a surprise send-off for Vice President Joe Biden, President Obama awarded Biden the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The emotional presentation and remarks are in the video sbelow. https://youtu.be/LjKZhSCTwp4 https://youtu.be/STJv9191ftQ Source: Youtube
Tupperware U.S., Inc. Recalls Southwest Chipotle Seasoning Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. Tupperware U.S., Inc. of Orlando, Florida, is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of Southwest Chipotle Seasoning, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was manufactured for Tupperware by a third party blender of fine spices and seasonings. This recall is being[Read More…]
Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Cappuccino Snack Mix For Potential Salmonella
Myerstown, PA -(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. As a result of an ingredient supplier recall, Dutch Valley is issuing a recall on Cappuccino Snack Mix due to the potential for it to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail[Read More…]
Department of Justice Office of Inspector General to Review Certain Actions by the DOJ and FBI in Advance of the 2016 Election
U.S. Department of Justice (Source: oigjustice.gov) Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2017. The Department of Justice Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz announced today that, in response to requests from numerous Chairmen and Ranking Members of Congressional oversight committees, various organizations, and members of the public, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)[Read More…]
National Nurses Call Out 13 Democrats on Rx Vote: Whose Side Are You On? Big Pharma or Patients?
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2017. National Nurses United today sharply criticized 13 Senate Democrats who defeated an amendment that would have aided tens of millions of patients struggling with skyrocketing prescription drug costs, voting instead Tuesday night to ally with the pharmaceutical industry. The critical test was on an amendment[Read More…]
