Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. A majority of Georgia voters believe that the adult use of marijuana should be legal and regulated, according to the findings of a statewide Public Policy Polling survey commissioned by Georgia NORML and Peachtree NORML. Fifty-four percent of respondents endorsed “changing Georgia law to regulate and[Read More…]
Day: January 23, 2014
Durbin, Senators Call on EPA to Support Rural America’s Economy, Environment & Revise Fuel Standards Proposal
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Al Franken (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and twenty-six of their Senate colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy yesterday urging the agency to firmly support the future of biofuels[Read More…]
Enough Project: Cessation of Hostilities in South Sudan Just the First Step
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. Today, South Sudan’s government and opposition forces signed a cessation of hostilities agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Following weeks of intense mediated talks, this agreement is just the first step on South Sudan’s long road to a durable peace. Violence in South Sudan began in late[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Announces Legislation Backing High-Performing All-Year Schools
All-Year School Study Act Builds on the Success of Alain Locke Charter School in Chicago; Promotes Year-Round Schooling Pilot Programs in Low-Income, Low-Achieving Areas CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today announced new legislation that would promote year-round elementary and secondary school pilot programs to boost academic achievement[Read More…]
Illinois Expands Affordable Housing Options for Individuals and People with Disabilities in Oak Park
IHDA-allocated tax credits help finance Grove Apartments construction and boost local economy OAK PARK–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. A vacant building in suburban Oak Park has been transformed into quality affordable rental housing to enable low-income individuals and people with disabilities to live near work. On behalf of Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing with Rear Admiral Kirby, January 23, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWPSF)—January 23, 2014. Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. I’m going to open up with a few remarks about the readiness of our strategic deterrence forces and about some decisions Secretary Hagel is announcing to help ensure that readiness. Let me[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Lt. Gen. Milley, January 23, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2014. Presenters: Army Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley, commander, International Security Assistance Force, Joint Command COMMANDER ELISSA SMITH: Good morning here in the briefing room, and good evening in Afghanistan. I’d like to welcome Lt. Gen. Mark Milley to the Pentagon Briefing Room. Lt. Gen. Mark[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Admiral Locklear, January 23, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 23, 2014. Presenters: Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III ADMIRAL SAMUEL J. LOCKLEAR: Aloha. And good morning. And I’m sorry I’m a couple of minutes late. I know your time is very valuable, and I appreciate you standing by. It’s always great to have an[Read More…]
Signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Between the Government of South Sudan and the Opposition Forces
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. The United States welcomes the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces. This agreement is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace in South Sudan, but it is only the beginning of a much longer process[Read More…]
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 23, 2014. Vice President Biden called Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych today to urge an immediate de-escalation in the standoff between protesters and security forces in downtown Kyiv. The Vice President urged President Yanukovych to take steps to end violence and to meaningfully address the legitimate concerns of peaceful[Read More…]
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