WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today pressed top intelligence officials on the problems of building “an intelligence collection system that repeatedly deceived the American people” during an open hearing held by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Yesterday, Wyden, along with U.S. Senators Mark Udall, D-Colo., Richard Blumenthal,[Read More…]
Day: September 26, 2013
Congress Sends President Obama Helium Legislation that Includes Oregon County Payments
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Congress today sent the President legislation that extends the county timber payments program for another year, providing 33 Oregon counties with $100 million for schools, roads and law enforcement. “By signing this legislation the President will help cash-strapped counties and give Congress time to develop a[Read More…]
BU Historian to Receive Pierre Coste Prize from DePaul’s Vincentian Studies Institute
Barbara Diefendorf will receive award for her contributions to Vincentian historiography Barbara Diefendorf, a history professor at Boston University, is being recognized for her distinguished contributions to Vincentian historiography by the Vincentian Studies Institute at DePaul University. Diefendorf will receive the Pierre Coste Prize on Sept. 27. (Photo courtesy of[Read More…]
DePaul University: End to Homelessness is Mission of Research Institute
DePaul University Collaborates with UK Charity to Assist Policymakers and Homelessness Agencies DePaul University in Chicago takes its name from St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th century French priest who devoted his life to serving and caring for others. This stained glass image of the saint is on display at[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on the Food and Drug Administration to Take Strong Action Against Menthol Cigarettes
Mayor asks FDA to consider all options to combat menthols up to and including outright ban CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. As part of his overall campaign to reduce youth smoking, Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take strong, forceful, and lasting action to[Read More…]
Cross-Section of Montanans File Case To Oppose Badger Drilling Lawsuit
Groups seek to prevent development of problematic drilling lease south of Glacier NP East Glacier, MT–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Cowboys, hunters, outdoor recreationalists and members of the Blackfeet Nation are seeking to intervene in opposition to a Louisiana oilman’s lawsuit demanding immediate approval to drill adjacent to Glacier National Park. On[Read More…]
Eric and Ryan Jensen Charged with Introducing Tainted Cantaloupe into Interstate Commerce
DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Eric Jensen, age 37, and Ryan Jensen, age 33, brothers who owned and operated Jensen Farms, located in Granada, Colorado, presented themselves to U.S. Marshals in Denver today, where taken into custody on federal charges brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office with the Food and Drug Administration[Read More…]
Park Forest Swears In 5 New Police Officers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest recently swore in five new police officers. All five officers are currently at the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy at the College of DuPage and will graduate on September 27th. They will then enter the department’s Field Training Program where they will spend[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Harkin, Rockefeller, Waxman & Members of Congress Call on E-Cigarette Makers to Explain Marketing Tactics Targeting Kids
Use of new nicotine delivery devices is on the rise among children and teens WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Following new information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing a dramatic increase in the use of e-cigarettes among children and youth, twelve members of Congress today called on[Read More…]
Senator Mark Kirk Statement on the Announcement by the U.S. Attorney’s Office on the Indictment of Members of the Hobos Gang, a Faction of the Gangster Disciples
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2013. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement today: “Today’s announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Shapiro and Supt. McCarthy is welcome news. These arrests are at the core of Chicago’s fight against the dangerous drug gangs that plague our communities. Every law abiding Chicago citizen should[Read More…]
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