BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2012. Afghanistan, future capabilities and strengthening partnerships will top the agenda of next week’s Chicago Summit, said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on 11 May 2012. The Secretary General said that the 20-21 May Summit will be an important meeting for the Alliance. “This will be a[Read More…]
Day: May 11, 2012
Planned Parenthood Statement on House Budget Bill
Cuts to Medicaid Would Be Devastating for American Women Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2012. Planned Parenthood strongly condemns the House of Representatives’ vote on a devastating budget proposal that would cut Medicaid and severely and disproportionately impact low-income women’s access to basic, preventive health care in this country. “At a time[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on National Women’s Health Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Starting with Mother’s Day, May 13, we are observing National Women’s Health Week; the theme this year is “It’s Your Time.” We can all celebrate the women in our lives during National Women’s Health Week by encouraging them to make the time to address their own[Read More…]
Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Mental Health Month
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Last year, 45.9 million adult Americans had a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health. These conditions affect individuals, their families and loved ones, and communities. Unfortunately, many individuals do not receive needed[Read More…]
Connecticut To Become 17th State To Allow For The Legal Use Of Marijuana For Medicinal Purposes
“Today is a day of hope, compassion and dignity,” says Connecticut NORML Hartford, CT–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Connecticut lawmakers have decided in favor of legislation that allows for the limited use and distribution of cannabis as medicine. Members of the Connecticut Senate on Saturday, May 5, voted 21 to 13 in[Read More…]
Study: Administration Of Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid Mitigates Psychotic Symptoms In Schizophrenics
Mannheim, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The administration of the non-psychotropic plant constituent cannabidiol (CBD) is associated with a significant reduction in psychotic symptoms in patients with schizophrenia, according to clinical trial data published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. An international team of researchers from Germany and the United States performed a[Read More…]
Hundreds Of Firefighters Gather In Springfield For The 19th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial And Medal Of Honor Awards Ceremony
Ceremony Honors Fallen Firefighters, Recognizes 21 Others for Life-Saving Acts of Bravery SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. Firefighters from across the state gathered yesterday in Springfield to remember three firefighters who died in service and honor 21 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 19th Annual[Read More…]
Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard Released
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) has released the final version of the Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard, which will result in farmed fish being certified as organic in Canada for the first time. The final standard is a revised form of a draft standard first proposed[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Campaign Event in Studio City, California
Studio City, California–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012 – 7:30 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you! (Applause.) Good to see you, L.A.! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Please everybody have a seat. What a extraordinary evening. It is wonderful to be with all of you. A couple of[Read More…]
Adjuncts Association at Duquesne Requests Voluntary Recognition
PITTSBURGH–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2012. The United Steelworkers (USW) today said that members of its Adjuncts Association at Duquesne University will ask the university’s Vice President of Management and Business Steve Schillo for voluntary recognition of their union on Monday, May 14, 2012. The Adjunct Association of the USW will request that[Read More…]
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