Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Tea Party favorite and presumed Republican candidate for Governor, opened up on his views regarding marijuana legalization while addressing a group of students at the University of Virginia this week. When asked how he felt[Read More…]
Day: February 8, 2013
Immigrants Are Makers, Not Takers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. Today, as the immigration debate continues on Capitol Hill, the Center for American Progress released “Immigrants Are Makers, Not Takers” to outline how immigrants contribute more to the U.S. economy than they cost in public benefits. Immigration opponents continue to incorrectly insist that immigrants are a[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Landmark Legislation to Strengthen Communities Across Illinois
New Law Will Responsibly Fast Track Foreclosures; Invest $120 Million in Foreclosure Prevention and Abandoned Property Maintenance CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a landmark law that will strengthen communities across Illinois by responsibly fast tracking the foreclosure process and investing more than $120 million to help more[Read More…]
Illinois State Fair Announces Additional Grandstand Concerts, 2013 Theme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. A stellar Grandstand entertainment line-up is being assembled for the 2013 Illinois State Fair. State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick today announced additional concert bookings for the August festival, including performances by The Band Perry, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, Thompson Square, Styx and REO Speedwagon. “The progress[Read More…]
Two California Men Indicted in Federal Hate Crime Case Stemming from New Year’s Eve Attack on African-American Youths
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. A federal grand jury has indicted two members of the Compton 155 street gang on federal hate crime charges related to a racially motivated attack on four African-American juveniles at a residence in the city of Compton, Calif., on New Year’s Eve. Jeffrey Aguilar, aka “Terco,”[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Avant Healthcare Professionals LLC to Resolve Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. The Justice Department reached a settlement agreement today with Avant Healthcare Professionals LLC, a healthcare staffing company based in Casselberry, Fla. , resolving allegations that the company posted discriminatory job advertisements on the internet. According to the department’s investigation, hundreds of Avant Healthcare Professionals’ internet-based job[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: Examples of How the Sequester Would Impact Middle Class Families, Jobs and Economic Security
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. Unless Congress acts by March 1st, a series of automatic cuts—called a sequester—that threaten thousands of jobs and the economic security of the middle class will take effect. There is no question that we need to cut the deficit, but the President believes it should be[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, February 8, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 8, 2013. In Group Letter, Alliance State Presidents Urge President Obama to Protect Seniors Congressional Republicans are taking the economy hostage again — threatening to blow it up unless vital services for seniors are cut. On Thursday, President Obama warned that Republicans would seek to replace the sequester[Read More…]
Prairie State College Presenting 25th Annual Jazz Fest on February 22
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 8, 2013. Some of the nation’s top jazz artists will perform at Prairie State College’s (PSC) 25th Annual Jazz Fest at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, in the auditorium of the college, located at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. Featured musicians include Chicago trumpeter Orbert Davis,[Read More…]
Senegal: Hissène Habré Court Opens
Extraordinary African Chambers to Try Former Chadian Dictator Dakar–(ENEWSPF)–Februay 8, 2013. The inauguration of a special court in Senegal marks a turning point in the long campaign to bring to justice the former dictator of Chad Hissène Habré, a coalition of human rights groups said today. Habré is accused of thousands[Read More…]
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