UK–(ENEWSPF)–05 June 2013. A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by Oxford University psychologists suggests.The researchers argue that a ‘belief in science’ may help non-religious people deal with adversity by offering comfort and reassurance, as has been[Read More…]
Month: June 2013
Attorney General Madigan Calls on Secretary of Education Duncan to Strengthen Regulation of For-profit Colleges
Attorney General Files Comments with Department of Education to Better Protect Students Against Abusive Industry Practices Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today urged U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to strengthen oversight of for-profit colleges and filed comments with the Department of Education in support of[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files Motion to Stay 7th Circuit Decision on Concealed Carry
Motion to Stay Court’s Mandate Seeks Additional 30 Days to Allow Gubernatorial Review of Newly Passed Legislation Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a motion with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit, seeking a 30-day stay of its mandate to enact a new law[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, June 5, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–June 5, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a senior Taliban leader, Obaidullah Jan, and two other extremists during an operation in Sayyidabad district, Wardak province, yesterday. Jan had operational control of a group of fighters responsible for conducting numerous ambushes and other attacks against Afghan[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Three Army Casualties, June 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died June 3, in Tsamkani, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their unit was attacked by a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st[Read More…]
FBI Indianapolis Warns Businesses of Cyber Scam
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Robert A. Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is issuing a cyber crime alert for Indiana-based businesses who buy or sell goods and services from companies located internationally. The FBI’s Indianapolis Division notes a recent trend where local companies[Read More…]
Kelly and Durbin Meet to Discuss Transportation, Economic Development Priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 4, 2013. U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) today met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) to discuss constituent services and economic development priorities in Illinois’s 2nd congressional district, including job-creating infrastructure projects and efforts to train and educate workers in advanced manufacturing. “Senator Durbin has been very gracious[Read More…]
Walmart Granted Retraining Order: Attempt to Silence Dissent is Shameful
Statement by NOW President Terry O’Neill NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 4, 2013. Today Walmart has obtained a temporary restraining order against employees and organizations protesting Walmart’s discriminatory business practices during this week’s shareholder meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas. This is Walmart’s latest attempt to silence the voices that are calling for real change[Read More…]
Mount Prospect Welcomes First Supportive Housing Development in Northwest Suburbs
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…]
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…]
