Myers Place to help 39 of Cook County’s most vulnerable individuals live independently MOUNT PROSPECT–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. For the first time in the northwest suburbs, a new supportive housing development will open its doors to provide people with disabilities or special needs with quality apartments that will enable them to[Read More…]
Day: June 4, 2013
Governor Quinn Statement on Illinois Credit Downgrade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Governor Quinn today issued the following statement regarding Fitch’s downgrade of Illinois’ credit rating. “Today’s downgrade is no surprise. As I have repeatedly made clear to the General Assembly, this will continue to happen until legislators pass a comprehensive pension reform bill, and put it on my[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Piñera of Chile After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013 – 12:05 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: I want to welcome President Piñera and his delegation to the Oval Office. It gives me an opportunity to return the extraordinary hospitality that they showed during my visit to Santiago and the wonderful warmth that the Chilean people[Read More…]
New Survey Finds Most African Americans Satisfied With Lives Overall, But Many Have Concerns About Future
Nearly half concerned about losing job, not sure could pay for major illness Princeton, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. A new poll released today finds that nearly half (44%) of employed African Americans are very or somewhat concerned that they or someone in their household might be out of work and looking for[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Advocates for Stronger Oversight of Military Spending in NDAA Markup
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, has been successful in advocating for several key legislative provisions to be included in the bipartisan FY14 National Defense Authorization Act. Working with Republicans and Democrats on the Committee alike, Congresswoman Duckworth crafted many proposals[Read More…]
Zebrafish Help Identify Mutant Gene in Rare Muscle Disease
A mutant zebrafish embryo shows a weakened muscle. Zebrafish embryos swim, which immediately reveals weakened muscles caused by the mutant gene immediately, and in this case the muscles don’t contract. Photo courtesy of Drs. Christine and Bernard Thisse, University of Virginia School of Medicine ANN ARBOR–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Zebrafish with[Read More…]
New Legislation Subverts Protections from Toxic Coal Ash
Hundreds of coal ash sites have already poisoned waters, yet bill fails to provide solution Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Late last night, Congressman David McKinley (R-WV 1st) introduced bad legislation (H.R. 2218, the Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act) designed to subvert the EPA’s ability to set federally enforceable safeguards[Read More…]
Americas Civil Society Expresses Views to OAS Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General and Guatemalan Foreign Minister, Against Backdrop of General Assembly
GUATEMALA–(ENEWSPF)–4 June 2013. Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General José Miguel Insulza, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guatemala Luis Fernando Carrera, and OAS Assistant Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin, meeting today in La Antigua Guatemala, with representatives of civil society against the backdrop of the forty-third regular session of[Read More…]
Nevada: Legislators Approve Measure To Allow For Medical Cannabis Dispensing Operations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director Lawmakers gave final approval on Monday to legislation, Senate Bill 374, to allow for the establishment of licensed facilities to dispense cannabis to state-qualified patients. The measure passed with two-thirds majorities in both legislative chambers. It now awaits action from[Read More…]
Deacon Jones, 1938-2013
Deacon of Defense Canton, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. David “Deacon” Jones, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive end who coined the term “sack,” has died. The Class of 1980 inductee passed away on Monday evening after lengthy illness. He was 74. He did more than perhaps any other player to[Read More…]
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