Day: September 4, 2013

Whole Foods Market and Mayor Emanuel Announce New Store in Chicago’s Englewood Neighborhood

In next step of administration’s work to expand food access in every part of Chicago, natural and organic grocer to bring fresh, healthy, affordable options and nearly 100 jobs to community gathering place in Englewood; Leon Walker of DL3 to lead development team CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013.  Whole Foods Market today[Read More…]

Attorney General Holder Announces Move to Extend Veterans Benefits to Same-Sex Married Couples

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013.  In the Obama administration’s latest step to ensure equal treatment for same-sex married couples following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a key section of the Defense of Marriage Act, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Wednesday that President Obama has directed the Executive Branch[Read More…]

United States Reaches Settlement with Safeway to Reduce Emissions of Ozone-Depleting Substances Nationwide

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013.  In a settlement agreement with the United States, Safeway, the nation’s second largest grocery store chain, has agreed to pay a $600,000 civil penalty and implement a corporate-wide plan to significantly reduce its emissions of ozone-depleting substances from refrigeration equipment at 659 of its stores nationwide,[Read More…]

Four Army National Guard Soldiers Plead Guilty in Connection with Bribery and Fraud Schemes to Defraud the U.S. Army National Guard Bureau

To Date, 15 Individuals Have Pleaded Guilty in Ongoing Corruption Investigation Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013.  Four current and former soldiers of the U.S. Army National Guard pleaded guilty today for their roles in bribery and fraud schemes that caused a total of more than $210,000 in losses to the U.S.[Read More…]

South Suburban College Seeks Tutors and Participants for Adult Volunteer Literacy Program

Celebrate International Literacy Day by becoming a volunteer tutor! SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2013. South Suburban College is seeking tutors and participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program.  The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills.  Instruction in[Read More…]

Statement by the White House Press Secretary Re: Senate Foreign Relations Committee Vote on Syria

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 4, 2013. This afternoon, on a bipartisan basis, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a resolution authorizing U.S. military action in Syria. We commend the Senate for moving swiftly and for working across party lines on behalf of our national security. We believe America is stronger when the[Read More…]

Joint Statement by Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America, Sept. 4, 2013

SWEDEN–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013.  The Kingdom of Denmark, Republic of Finland, Republic of Iceland, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, and the United States of America reaffirm our deep partnership based on shared fundamental values including our commitment to democracy, human rights, respect for the rule of law, and economic freedom. [Read More…]

ARCHIVES