Day: February 9, 2015

Department of Defense Authorizes Service Stars on the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015.  The Department of Defense announced today that effective immediately, service members are authorized to wear Service Stars on their Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medals (GWOT-EM) to represent deployments in support of approved GWOT operations. Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright signed a[Read More…]

FDA Clears System to Reduce Stroke Risk During Stent and Angioplasty Procedures

Minimally-invasive system is first to access carotid arteries through the neck rather than the groin Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 9, 2015.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System (ENROUTE TNS), for use during a minimally invasive procedure to restore normal blood flow to[Read More…]

D.C. Council to Hold Hearing on Marijuana Legalization, Taxation and Regulation in the District of Columbia

Policy Experts and Advocates to Testify in Favor of Directing Proceeds from Taxation to Communities Harmed by War on Drugs;   Hearing Occurs As Initiative 71 Undergoes 30-Day Congressional Review  Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. D.C. Councilmembers are holding a joint public hearing today on legislation introduced earlier this year that would[Read More…]

Michael Smith Performs at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on February 14

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. Internationally celebrated songwriter and performer Michael Smith will appear at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m. Michael Smith stands out as one of the few undisputed musical geniuses. He plays concert halls, house concerts, clubs and festivals, and his prolific[Read More…]

Village Hall after storm

In and Around Park Forest Week of February 9, 2015

Park Forest Village Hall after the 5th worst storm in Chicago history. (Photo: VOPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 9, 2015. If you have a case of the ‘winter blahs,’ the folks at Park Forest’s Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC) may be able to help. UUCC will host a Healthy Living Session[Read More…]

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