Court is expected to weigh in on whether municipalities can ban distribution, deny patients a legal medication San Francisco, CA—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. The California Supreme Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow morning at University of San Francisco in a closely watched case that addresses whether local governments can lawfully ban[Read More…]
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State Lawmakers to Hold Hearing Friday on Bill to Regulate and Tax Marijuana Like Alcohol in Hawaii
HONOLULU–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The Hawaii House Committee on Judiciary will convene Friday to hear testimony on the bill introduced by House Speaker Joseph Souki (D-8) to regulate and tax marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol. The hearing on H.B. 699 is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. HST in[Read More…]
Secretary of State John Kerry’s Welcome Remarks to Employees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you very much, Susan. Thank you very much for that welcome. Secretary Nides, who’s an old friend, I’m grateful to him. I told him that’s probably the first and only time he’s ever bowed to me and – (laughter) –[Read More…]
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Biden and French President Hollande
Paris, France–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013 – 3:00 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT HOLLANDE: (In progress as translated) — this President here. France will continue its mission allowing Mali to regain its territorial integrity, and then leave the African troops to deal with it. And tomorrow, it will be an operation for — a[Read More…]
Daily Kos Endorses Robin Kelly
Richton Park–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional seat, announced today that Daily Kos, one of the largest and most read progressive blogs in the nation, has endorsed her. The full text of that endorsement is below: Fighting the NRA in Chicago: Robin Kelly for Congress By[Read More…]
FDA Approval of Generic Version of Cancer Drug Doxil is Expected to Help Resolve Shortage
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of the cancer drug Doxil (doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection). Doxorubicin hydrochloride liposome injection is currently on the FDA’s drug shortage list. For products on the shortage list, the FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs[Read More…]
Potpourri Lecture at Park Forest Public Library to Feature Bonnie Blue, Author of ‘Emmett Till’s Secret Witness: FBI Confidential Source Speaks’
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2013. As part of its Black History Month activities, the Park Forest Public Library’s Potpourri of Lectures will feature Bonnie Blue, author of ‘Emmett Till’s Secret Witness: FBI Confidential Source Speaks’ on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. After a 35 year journey, finally the[Read More…]
Are Super-Earths Really Mini-Neptunes?
A diagram comparing the Earth, at left, to a cross-section of a super-Earth on the right. The super-Earth has a relatively small rocky core, an atmosphere of methane, water and hydrogen and an extended hydrogen envelope. Credit: H. Lammer. Royal Astronomical Society, UK-(ENEWSPF)-In the last two decades astronomers have found[Read More…]
MIT Researchers Improve Quantum-dot Performance
New production method could enable everything from more efficient computer displays to enhanced biomedical testing. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. Quantum dots — tiny particles that emit light in a dazzling array of glowing colors — have the potential for many applications, but have faced a series of hurdles to improved[Read More…]
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Makes $2 Billion in Federal Aid Available for Public Transit Systems Damaged by Hurricane Sandy
Assistance part of $10.9 billion emergency relief package to restore transit in 13 states WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2013. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced the availability of $2 billion through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) new Emergency Relief Program to help protect, repair, reconstruct, and replace public transit equipment[Read More…]
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