Day: January 10, 2013

France: No Stone Unturned in Investigation Into Slaying of Kurdish Women Activists

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013.  The investigation into the gunning down of three Kurdish women activists in Paris must be prompt and thorough, Amnesty International said. Sakine Cansız, a founder of the armed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), Fidan Doğan and Leyla Söylemez were found shot dead at the “Kurdistan Information Office”[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Expands Teacher In the Library Program to All Chicago Public Library Locations

Partnership with Universities Brings Innovative Homework Program to 21 More Branches CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Mayor Emanuel and Library Commissioner Brian Bannon announced today the Chicago Public Library’s popular homework help program, “Teacher in the Library,” will be expanded to all neighborhood branches.  Through partnerships with local universities, the Library will[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Announces ‘Summer of Learning’ Initiative

Innovative Public-Private Coordination Infuses Learning Into Summer Programs for Children CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City is embarking on a new Summer of Learning initiative, which represents an innovative public-private coordination to infuse learning into summer programs that young people across the city attend when[Read More…]

BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Can-Am® Commander side-by-side off-road[Read More…]

Camden Agrees to Pay $3.5M to Victims of Police Corruption

ACLU filed suit against police department in 2010 for planting drugs on a Camden resident NEWARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. The City of Camden has agreed to pay $3.5 million in damages to 88 people whose convictions were overturned because of widespread corruption in the Camden Police Department. The settlement stems from[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Capital Investments in Public Museums across Illinois

Illinois Jobs Now! Capital Program Investing $15 Million to Develop New Exhibits, Improve Museum Facilities and Create Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 10, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that public museums across Illinois will receive $15 million in state capital investments to improve facilities and develop new exhibits while creating more than[Read More…]

Remarks by Secretary Panetta and President Karzai at the Pentagon

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 10, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON E. PANETTA:  If I could have your attention, please.  First of all, let me express how honored we are to welcome you, Mr. President, and your distinguished delegation here to the Department of Defense and to the nation’s capital.   (CROSSTALK)  Have we[Read More…]

Rep. Schakowsky and House Democrats Send Letter to AIG on Possible Lawsuit Against the American Taxpayers and U.S. Government

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 9, 2013 – Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement on the letter she led to AIG in response to reports that the company is considering joining a lawsuit against American taxpayers and the U.S. government: “Today I will be sending a letter, along with 13 other House[Read More…]

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