Day: May 2, 2013

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on Illinois House’s Passage of Historic and Comprehensive Pension Reform, May 2, 2013

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding today’s vote by the Illinois House of Representatives to pass a historic and comprehensive pension reform that will stabilize the pension systems, eliminate the unfunded liability, and preserve the pensions of hard-working state employees and teachers. More than a[Read More…]

Joint Press Conference with Secretary Hagel and Secretary Hammond from the Pentagon, May 2, 2013

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 2, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL:  Good afternoon.  Secretary Hammond and I just completed a productive session regarding our two countries’ continued common interests.  I’d like to thank Secretary Hammond for the U.K.’s strong partnership with the United States and his friendship.  In March, I had the[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 2, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign / Ethiopia’s Conviction of Two Journalists / Bilateral Relationship NORTH KOREA DPRK’s Sentencing of U.S. Citizen Kenneth Bae CHINA Concerns for Chen Kegui’s Health DEPARTMENT Case of Saudi Diplomat / State Department Working with Immigration and Customs[Read More…]

White House Fact Sheet U.S. – Mexico Partnership

MEXICO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  In his meeting earlier today with President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico, President Obama underscored the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship, and the two leaders discussed the broad range of bilateral, regional, and global issues that bind the United States and Mexico and touch the daily[Read More…]

NOW Congratulates Rhode Island for Embracing Marriage Equality

Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  NOW congratulates Rhode Island on becoming the tenth state to embrace marriage equality. With Governor Chafee’s signature, all Rhode Islanders will have access to the same marriage rights. Rhode Island NOW has been a longtime coalition partner and we are[Read More…]

DePaul’s College of Education Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Educators

  Paul Zionts, dean, College of Education CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  When DePaul’s College of Education began 50 years ago, it only offered one degree — in elementary education. Today the college prepares counselors, special education teachers, principals and education policymakers for jobs in today’s academic world through its six undergraduate[Read More…]

NIH Study Uses Botox to Find New Wrinkle in Brain Communication

Results support new view of molecules important for most nerve cell signaling Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  National Institutes of Health researchers used the popular anti-wrinkle agent Botox to discover a new and important role for a group of molecules that nerve cells use to quickly send messages. This novel role[Read More…]

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Mental Health Month 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013.  Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to help bring attention to the importance mental health plays in Americans’ lives.  The observance provides an opportunity to look back at how far we’ve come, while looking forward to the work that still remains. Just over 50 years[Read More…]

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