OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. Last night CNN aired Sanjay Gupta’s much anticipated documentary ‘Weed.’ In the past, Gupta had been very skeptical about the medical benefits of marijuana. However, recently Gupta indicated that he has reversed his position on marijuana. He now not only believes that there is medical benefit from[Read More…]
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ACLU Comment on DOJ Plans to Reduce Non-Violent Drug Sentences
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Laura W. Murphy, director of American Civil Liberties Union’s Washington Legislative Office, responded to Attorney General Eric Holder’s proposed policy to reverse the growth of the federal prison population in advance of a speech today at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting: “Today, the attorney general is[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Educational Opportunities for Veterans
New Laws Extend Tuition Waivers and Supplement Use of GI Bill Benefits SILVIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn visited Hero Street in Silvis on Saturday to sign two new laws that improve educational opportunities for Illinois veterans. The laws extend National Guard tuition waivers and allow students using their GI[Read More…]
Federal Officials Close the Investigation into the Death of Ramses Barron-Torres
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The Justice Department will not pursue federal criminal civil rights or other federal criminal charges against the United States Border Patrol (USBP) agent involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Ramses Barron-Torres, the department announced on Friday. Officials from the Civil[Read More…]
Federal Officials Close the Investigation into the Death of Carlos LaMadrid
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The Justice Department will not pursue federal criminal civil rights or other federal criminal charges against the United States Border Patrol (USBP) agent involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Carlos LaMadrid, the Department announced on Friday. Officials from the Justice Department’s[Read More…]
Antimicrobials Alter Stream Communities and Lead to Resistance, Study Finds
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. A recent study on triclosan, an antibacterial pesticide found in soaps, deodorants, toothpastes, cosmetics, fabrics, plastics, and toys, finds that exposure changes the composition of bacterial communities in streams and also increases bacterial resistance. The study contributes to continually mounting evidence demonstrating that triclosan is toxic[Read More…]
Gutierrez Family and Supporters Go to Court, Demand TCF Bank Give Principal Reduction Instead of Eviction Notice
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. On Tuesday, August 13 at 8:45 AM, supporters of Juan F. Gutierrez and Domynika Pawelczak and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather on Daley Plaza at the corners of Clark and Randolph and demand that TCF National Bank return the Gutierrez[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: Attorney General Eric Holder to Issue Major Sentencing Changes, Aug. 12, 2013
Bi-partisan Support Grows In Congress for Overhauling U.S. Drug Laws NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. In a speech to the American Bar Association today Attorney General Eric Holder is expected to announce major federal sentencing changes, including dropping the use of mandatory minimum sentencing in certain drug cases, expediting the release[Read More…]
How Condoms Are Made (Video)
How a condom is made. Rubbers are called rubbers because, well, they’re made of rubber. Or to be more exact, from natural latex rubber. Natural latex rubber in the form of milky juice is drawn from the bark of rubber trees which are cultivated in Asia. This natural latex rubber[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of August 12, 2013
Main Street Nights drew attentive crowds this year. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 12, 2013. Hard to believe that summer is quickly drawing to a close. Those living in the Midwest know that you need to do as much outdoor activity as possible before those cold, winter days arrive[Read More…]
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