Kelly, Durbin, Kirk Release Study Favoring National Park Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk today announced the National Park Service (NPS) has released a study which concludes that the Pullman community in Chicago’s South Side has unique historical significance and[Read More…]
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser For Thorn Creek Nature Center Raises Over $2,400
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. A Spaghetti Dinner was hosted by the American Legion Post 1198 Fundraiser on Saturday, July 27 to benefit Thorn Creek Nature Center. The Benefit Dinner was a rousing success with one hundred eighty seven dinners served and over $2400 raised by dinner donations and many[Read More…]
California Legislature Introduces Bill to Regulate Medical Marijuana Commercial Businesses Across the State
The move, which is conditionally supported by patient advocates, comes a week after DOJ issues new federal guidelines Sacramento, CA—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. A week after the Justice Department issued a memorandum, providing guidance on the role of federal law enforcement with respect to state marijuana laws, California legislators introduced a[Read More…]
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to Hold Unprecedented Hearings Tuesday on Federal Enforcement of State Marijuana Laws
Following the hearings, patient advocates will host Google Hangout panel at 5pm ET to discuss reaction to testimony Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Less than two weeks after the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a memorandum on how it intends to enforce marijuana laws in states that have legalized its use,[Read More…]
D.C. Circuit Hears Arguments in Net Neutrality Case
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. On Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard arguments in Verizon v. FCC — the landmark case on the Federal Communications Commission’s open Internet rules. In December 2010, the FCC approved its Open Internet Order, which established limited protections preventing Internet service providers[Read More…]
President Bill Clinton, Dr. Jim Yong Kim, Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, and Chelsea Clinton to be honored at Harvard School of Public Health Centennial Event October 24
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Harvard School of Public Health announced today the recipients of its Centennial Medals and inaugural Next Generation Award, all of whom will be honored during events celebrating the school’s 100th anniversary on October 24. Recipients of Centennial Medals are: President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton[Read More…]
Eating Disorders Often Go Undiagnosed in Patients Who Have a History of Obesity
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. Children and adolescents who were once overweight or obese represent a substantial portion of patients being treated for eating disorders, including binge-eating, bulimia and anorexia nervosa. Studies have found it often takes significantly longer for these children to be identified as having an eating[Read More…]
American Academy of Pediatrics Offers Advice For Parents Concerned About Arsenic in Food
Elk Grove, Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. In response to an investigation by the Food and Drug Administration into the arsenic content of rice and rice products, the American Academy of Pediatrics is offering guidance to families concerned about the impact of such exposure to their children’s health. The FDA investigated[Read More…]
Driving and Economic Activity Link Differs Across the Nation
ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Driving in the Northeast and on the West Coast is associated with greater economic activity than in the South, says a University of Michigan researcher. The Midwest, Great Plains and Mountain States generally fall somewhere in between. “Despite the uncertainty about the nature of the relationship[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Appoints Martin J. Oberman as the City’s Representative to the Metra Board of Directors
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Today, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced his intention to appoint Martin J. Oberman to the Metra Board of Directors. Mr. Oberman has spent over forty years in civic service, fighting to bring greater accountability and reform to aspects of municipal and state government. Notably, he served the City[Read More…]
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