University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014 – The Gender Matters conference will present an evening with Dr. Joycelyn Elders, featuring her keynote address, “Evolving Gender Roles in the 21rst Century.” This event takes place in Sherman Music Hall Saturday, April 12, 2014, from 7-9 p.m. The fourth Annual Gender Matters conference[Read More…]
Day: April 7, 2014
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 7, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Court Ruling on Three Activists DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Conversation with Foreign Minister Lavrov RUSSIA/UKRAINE U.S. Concerned about Russia’s Escalatory Steps / U.S. Monitoring Situation Closely Agenda for Meetings between Russia, Ukraine, European Union, and U.S. RUSSIA/SYRIA Secretary Kerry’s Conversation with Foreign[Read More…]
Monsanto and Pals Spend Half-Million to Try To Swamp County Ballot Measure that Would Protect Family Farmers from Genetically Engineered Crops
“Big Six” Chemical Companies Drop $455,000 in One Day on Ballot Initiative to Restrict GE Crops in Jackson County, Oregon Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014 It was revealed last Friday that the “Big Six” chemical companies have recently donated a combined $455,000 to defeat a county ballot initiative in Jackson County,[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Calls Former CIA Director’s Attack on Senator Feinstein ‘Outrageous’
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) released the following statement in response to former NSA and CIA Director Michael Hayden’s remarks suggesting that the Senate Intelligence Committee’s landmark report on torture and coercive interrogations was not objective because the committee’s Chairman, Senator Dianne Feinstein, is too “emotional.” [Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Launches ‘Step Up Chicago’ Business Coaching Series
Step Up Chicago Connects Entrepreneurs with Successful Industry Leaders at Free Networking Events CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the launch of Step Up Chicago, a new series of free events pairing business leaders with entrepreneurs for personalized coaching sessions. Step Up Chicago, a program supported by the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Austin Polytechnical Academy Receives $2.7 Million Dollar Grant from the U.S. Department Of Labor
On the heels of the $70 Million Dollar Grant to Build the Nation’s Flagship Research Institute in Digital Manufacturing, Chicago Receives another Federal Grant to Improve Learning and Career Training Opportunities for Austin Polytech Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Emanuel announced that Austin Polytechnical Academy has been awarded $2.7 million[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Additional 13 Miles of Resurfacing of City Arterial Streets to Counter Winter’s Toll
Nearly 350 Miles of Chicago Streets and Alleys to be Resurfaced In 2014; $15 Million Added for Additional Street Resurfacing and Repair CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced that the City would add $15 million in funding to add 13 more miles to the 2014 arterial street repaving[Read More…]
Online Registration for Chicago Park District Summer Programs, Day Camps Opens Today
Residents can sign up for summer day camps and programs online April 7-8, in-person registration to be held April 12-14 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announce that online registration for the Park District’s summer day camps and programs is now open. Parks located[Read More…]
Maine House and Senate to Vote on Putting Marijuana Legalization Before State Voters
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2014. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Recently, Gov. LePage introduced a bill, LD 1811, to crack down on heroin and cocaine trafficking. While we disagree with his approach (doubling-down on the War on Drugs) Sen. David Dutremble and Rep. Corey Wilson have crafted a compromise proposal[Read More…]
Maryland House of Delegates Approves Marijuana Decriminalization
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 7, 2014. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Today, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 78 to 55 in favor of Senate Bill 364 which reduces the penalty for possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor to a civil offense. Senate Bill 364[Read More…]