Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. Sorry I’m a little bit late. Got quite a few announcements here to start with, so bear with me. I wanted to talk a little bit about next week for the secretary. So, on Monday, the secretary will travel to[Read More…]
Day: May 9, 2014
Arkansas Judge Strikes Down Marriage Ban
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Today Judge Chris Piazza of Arkansas upheld same-sex couples’ freedom to marry, striking down the state’s discriminatory constitutional amendment and becoming one of more than a dozen judges to rule in favor of the freedom to marry since last year’s Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Windsor.[Read More…]
DePaul University College of Law to Graduate 313 Students on May 18
Honorary degree recipient Judge Thomas Durkin to address graduating class U.S. District Judge Thomas M. Durkin will receive an honorary degree at the DePaul University College of Law commencement on May 18. Durkin, who earned a law degree from DePaul in 1978, will deliver the commencement address to the graduating[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Welcomes To Chicago His Excellency Michael D. Higgins, President Of Ireland
Mayor Emanuel, President Higgins discuss strong cultural and economic ties between Chicago and Ireland Mayor Rahm Emanuel welcomes His Excellency President Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, and Mrs. Sabina Higgins, First Lady of Ireland, to Chicago. Photo Credit: Brooke Collins // City of Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Today Mayor[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Urban Radio Personalities Announce ‘Put The Guns Down’ Violence Prevention Initiative
City and Urban DJs Partner on Initiative to Stop Gun Violence CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Mayor Emanuel today joined urban DJs and radio personalities to announce “Put the Guns Down,” a City wide violence prevention initiative. Urban radio stations across the Chicago area are partnering with the City to prevent violence[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Promotes 92 Percent College Enrollment Rate and Innovative Curriculum at Perspectives/IIT Math and Science Academy
Kirk Bill, S. 2304, Rewards Innovative Charter Schools; Bipartisan Bill Expands Student Access to Charter Schools Nationwide CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. As Congress moves to consider legislation to support public charter schools throughout the country, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today demonstrated his continued support for charter schools and Science, Technology,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Congratulates 2014 Golden Apple Award Winners
Recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week, Thanks Teachers Across Illinois for Making a Difference CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today congratulated this year’s 2014 Golden Apple Award winners for their excellence in teaching and thanked them for making a difference in the future of Illinois’ students. The award, which is one[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 9, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing NIGERIA Makeup of U.S. Interagency Assistance Team UN Designation of Boko Haram as Terrorist Organization U.S. Coordination with Nigerian Government U.S. Efforts to Help Stem Threats of Extremists Additional Girls Kidnapped Child Marriage / Trafficking / Human Rights Abuses PAKISTAN Reports of[Read More…]
Swiss Asset Management Firm and Related Companies Agree to Resolve Criminal Tax Investigation
The Swisspartners Group Is Paying $4.4 Million in Forfeiture and Restitution Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. James M. Cole, the Deputy Attorney General of the Department of Justice, Kathryn Keneally, the Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division of the Department of Justice, Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the[Read More…]
Florida Doctor Sentenced for Federal Tax Crimes
Doctor Maintained Multiple Offshore Bank Accounts at UBS and Other Foreign Banks That Concealed More Than $60 Million in Income and Assets Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 9, 2014. Dr. Patricia Lynn Hough, of Englewood, Florida, was sentenced today to serve two years in prison and three years supervised release by U.S. District[Read More…]