Day: February 4, 2011

Arizona: Lawmaker Introduces Measure To ‘Defelonize’ Marijuana Possession

Phoenix, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011.  First-year member of the state House of Representatives, Republican John Fillmore (Apache Junction) introduced legislation this week to ‘defelonize’ Arizona’s marijuana possession penalties. House Bill 2228 amends state law so that the adult possession of up to two ounces of marijuana is reduced from a potential[Read More…]

Marijuana Compounds Hold Promise In Treatment Of Cardiovascular Diseases

Jerusalem, Israel–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011.  The active constituents in marijuana influence the cardiovascular system and hold promise in the management of certain cardiovascular diseases, including arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) and ischemia, according to a scientific review appearing in the journal Cardiovascular Therapeutics. Investigators at the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center in Israel[Read More…]

Nelson Post: The President’s ‘Better Buildings Initative’

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2011.  Yesterday, the Deputy Director of the Office of Public Engagement Greg Nelson posted the following statement to the White House blog.  Early Momentum for the President’s “Better Buildings Initiative” Posted by Greg Nelson on February 03, 2011 at 07:06 PM EST Today the President announced an ambitious[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, February 3, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2011.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Announcement of Haiti’s Final Election Results / Ambassador Kenneth Merten / Haitian Constitution / Basic Humanitarian Needs Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Jandrokovic Secretary Clinton Met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Rodas U.S. Congratulates People of Nepal on the Election of a[Read More…]

FBI Response to Senate Fort Hood Report

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The following is a press release from the FBI regarding the release of the Senate Fort Hood shooting report: The FBI released the following statement in response to the report issued by Chairman Joseph Lieberman and Ranking Member Susan Collins, of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,[Read More…]

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