Washington–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Statement of AFT President Randi Weingarten on the recently released report of the U.S. Department of Education’s Equity and Excellence Commission, “For Each and Every Child: A Strategy for Education Equity and Excellence.” The Equity and Excellence Commission was mandated by Congress to provide advice to Education[Read More…]
Day: February 19, 2013
Mayor Emanuel and Planet Fitness Announce New Gyms Opening in Key Communities, Creating More Than 200 New Jobs
Nation’s Largest Fitness Company Expanding Into Communities Across Chicago; Avondale Community Now Home to Largest Planet Fitness in the World CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined today by Planet Fitness to announce that the company is building more than 10 additional gyms in Chicago, expanding into underserved communities[Read More…]
UN Report Examines Link Between Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals and Health Problems
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–19 February 2013 – Many chemicals found in household and industrial products that have not been adequately tested could have disrupting effects on the hormone system and lead to significant health issues, according to a United Nations report released today. The report highlights some associations between exposure to endocrine disrupting[Read More…]
Center for American Progress’ Cynthia G. Brown on the Department of Education’s Equity and Excellence Commission’s Final Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Cynthia G. Brown, Vice President for Education Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following reaction to the Department of Education’s Equity and Excellence Commission’s final report, presented today to Education Secretary Arne Duncan: The Equity and Excellence Commission’s report reflects the collective wisdom[Read More…]
New Poll Finds that More Americans Oppose DOMA, Support Equal Treatment Under the Law
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Today, in advance of the Perry and Windsor Supreme Court hearings next month, the Center for American Progress and Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders released the results of a national voter survey showing an increase in public opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act, or[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches $67 Million Grade Separation Project in Bensenville
CREATE Rail Flyover Project Will Create 870 Jobs, Ease Traffic Delays and Speed Freight Travel BENSENVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013 – Governor Pat Quinn was joined by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Ann Schneider and other state and local officials today to break ground on a $67 million grade separation project[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on General Allen’s Decision to Retire
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 19, 2013. “Gen. John Allen has proven himself to be one of the United States military’s most outstanding battlefield leaders, a brilliant strategist, and an exemplary Marine, and I am deeply grateful for his many years of dedicated service to our country. “I will be forever thankful that[Read More…]
U.S. Announces Additional Funding in Response to Syria Crisis
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Today in Geneva, Switzerland, at the Syria Humanitarian Forum, U.S. Agency for International Development Assistant Administrator for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, Nancy Lindborg announced that the United States is providing an additional $19 million in humanitarian assistance in response to urgent needs emanating from the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Sequester
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013 – 10:50 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House. As I said in my State of the Union address last week, our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow the economy[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Retirement of General John Allen
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 19, 2013. Today, I met with General John Allen and accepted his request to retire from the military so that he can address health issues within his family. I told General Allen that he has my deep, personal appreciation for his extraordinary service over the last 19 months[Read More…]