WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. Democrats in the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to approve an amendment to the FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, State Appropriations bill late Tuesday that would effectively end the ability of federal agencies to enforce federal marijuana laws against individuals who are in compliance with state medical[Read More…]
Day: May 10, 2012
Army Releases April 2012 Suicide Data
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. The Army released suicide data today for the month of April. During April, among active-duty soldiers, there were 14 potential suicides: two have been confirmed as suicides and 12 remain under investigation. For March, the Army reported 18 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release[Read More…]
State Department Testimony Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the NATO Summit in Chicago
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012. What follows is the testimony of Philip H. Gordon, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee: Chairman Kerry, Ranking Member Lugar and Members of the Committee, Thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the NATO Summit, which the[Read More…]
Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas E. Perez Speaks at the Maricopa County Press Conference
Phoenix, Arizona—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012. Today, the Department of Justice did something it has done only once before in the 18-year history of our civil police reform work; we filed a contested lawsuit to stop discriminatory and unconstitutional law enforcement practices. In our police reform work, we have invariably been able[Read More…]
Department of Justice Files Lawsuit in Arizona Against Maricopa County, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, and Sheriff Joseph Arpaio
Washington, DC—(ENEWSP)—May 10, 2012. The Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit in federal court today against Maricopa County, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and Sheriff Joseph M. Arpaio, arising from unconstitutional and unlawful actions by the defendants. The lawsuit follows a comprehensive and independent investigation initiated, in June[Read More…]
Obama Administration Continues Efforts to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. On January 19th, 2012, President Obama signed an Executive Order and announced new administrative initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in and to the United States. The U.S. travel and tourism industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP, exports, and employment, and efforts to[Read More…]
White House Announces New Steps to Cut Red Tape, Eliminate Unnecessary Regulations
Changes Expected to Help Save Businesses and Consumers Nearly $6 Billion WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. Today, as part of the Obama Administration’s unprecedented government-wide regulatory review, the White House announced five final rules that will save nearly $6 billion in the next five years by eliminating outdated requirements and unjustified[Read More…]
High-risk Behaviors for Skin Cancer Common Among Young Adults
Half of adults younger than age 30 report being sunburned; indoor tanning rates highest among white women Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012. Young adults are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer, according to two studies by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. One study,[Read More…]
HHS Finalizes New Rules to Cut Regulations for Hospitals and Health Care Providers, Saving More Than $5 Billion
Changes will reduce costs and allow more focus on medical care Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 10, 2012. Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced significant steps to reduce unnecessary, obsolete, or burdensome regulations on American hospitals and health care providers. These steps will help achieve the key goal of[Read More…]
British Columbia Pesticide Ban Campaign Gains Traction
Washington, DC–(ENEWSFP)–May 10, 2012. British Columbia (BC) may become the eighth Canadian province to ban cosmetic (lawn care) pesticides after the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides submit their recommendations to the legislature later this month. The report will outline the bipartisan committee’s findings from over the last eight months on[Read More…]
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