From EasternNews.com: Two men were arrested on charges of resisting a peace officer in connection with the “Barn Party” shooting Sunday. Marquis Green, 24, of Park Forest, Ill., and Kajuan Wright, 23, of DeKalb, Ill., were arrested Sunday after allegedly deterring attempts by police officers to provide assistance to the[Read More…]
Day: September 17, 2013
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Postponement of the State Visit of President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil
Brazil’s President Rousseff Cancels US Visit Over NSA Spying Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. Yesterday, the President spoke by telephone with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil to follow-up on their meeting in St. Petersburg and Ambassador Rice’s meeting with the Foreign Minister of Brazil last week. The United States and Brazil[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, September 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Randall R. Lane, 43, of Indianapolis, Ind., died Sept. 13, in Kabul, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 190th Transportation Battalion, 38th[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, September 17, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Discussions Ongoing at UN / P-5 and P-3 Meetings UN Report on Chemical Weapons Attack on August 21 Timeline / Way Forward / Geneva 2 TURKEY/SYRIA Downed Syrian Helicopter BRAZIL State Visit INDIA/PAKISTAN Ongoing Dialogue / Ibrahim Dawood CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC[Read More…]
On Wednesday, Sept. 18 U.S. Senate Hearing to Highlight Conservative Opposition to Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Policies
Hearing Builds on Bipartisan Patrick Leahy/ Rand Paul Legislation and Attorney General Holder’s Recent Call for Federal Sentencing Reform; As Opposition to Mass Incarceration Builds, Mandatory Minimums Face Increased Scrutiny From Across Political Spectrum Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. On Wedneday, September 18th the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Donates Computers to Sauk Village School
Sauk Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly on Monday donated five computers to Strassburg Elementary School in Sauk Village. The used government computers were refurbished by PC Rebuilders & Recyclers of Chicago. “In today’s digital world, computers are an essential tool. So I’m pleased that more computers can be[Read More…]
South Suburban College’s Business & Career Institute to Host ‘Increase Your Sales IQ’ Workshop in Oak Forest
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 17, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a Breakfast with BCI Workshop titled “Increase your Sales IQ,” facilitated by Mary Erlain, president of Peak Development Strategies. This event will take place at the University & College Center (UCC), on Tuesday, October 15th[Read More…]
American Medical Association Releases New Study of Physician Practice Arrangements
Private practice medicine remains strong despite increase in hospital employment CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The American Medical Association (AMA) today released new data on physician practice arrangements showing that private practice medicine remains strong despite an increase in hospital employment. This is the first nationally representative study of physician practice arrangements[Read More…]
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History Welcomes Ray Troll
EUGENE, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013 — The Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon will host a public reception for Ray Troll, whose works are currently on view in the museum’s newest exhibition, “Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson.” The[Read More…]
University of Oregon Honored as a Military Friendly School Once Again
Eugene, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2013. The University of Oregon is a top military friendly school according to Victory Media Inc., publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine, in its latest annual list. The honor puts the UO in the top 20 percent of U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools for services for students[Read More…]