Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. Representative Robin Kelly will continue her weeklong Economic Development Tourto share her plan to promote business growth and job creation, to spotlight the thriving businesses in the 2nd District and to hear ideas from business owners on what supports they need to be successful. As[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Small Business Workshop to Assist Entrepreneurs on November 6
Riverdale, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. On Wednesday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Representative Robin Kelly will host a Small Business Workshop. The Workshop will be held at the Riverdale Resource Center, 13725 S. Wabash Ave., Riverdale. On-site registration will begin at 9 a.m. The Workshop will offer important[Read More…]
Former UN Head Kofi Annan and Former President of Brazil Cardoso Call for Decriminalization of Drugs
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 5, 2013. By: Tony Newman, http://www.drugpolicy.org/ Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso have delivered a devastating critique on the failed war on drugs and are calling on governments to adopt more humane and effective ways of controlling and regulating drugs. In[Read More…]
Fate of GE Labeling in Washington State To Be Decided Today
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2013. Today residents of Washington State will vote on ballot measure I-522, to determine whether food sold on supermarket shelves will be required to disclose the presence of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients. The simple premise of labeling GE food has been fueled by a growing grassroots movement[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Affordable Care Act Coalition Partners and Supporters, Nov. 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013 – 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! (Applause.) Hey! (Applause.) Thank you, everybody. Have a seat. Have a seat. Hey! (Applause.) It is good to see you. And thank you to — give Leslie a big round of applause for the wonderful introduction. (Applause.) Leslie[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Senate’s Successful Procedural Vote on the Employment Non‑Discrimination Act of 2013 (ENDA)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. The President welcomes the Senate’s bipartisan first step towards final passage of S. 815, the Employment Non‑Discrimination Act of 2013. He has long supported an inclusive ENDA, which would establish lasting and comprehensive Federal protections against employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. He thanks the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, November 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013 – 12:14 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Are there some Blackhawks fans here? Must be. I think it’s been announced, I know there’s a call time for the Chicago Blackhawks event. Anyone who’s going there should not feel badly at all if they get up and leave. [Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, November 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Direct Final Status Negotiations / U.S. Plays Facilitation Role / Nine Month Timeframe PAKISTAN Hakimullah Mehsud Prime Minister Sharif’s Visit to Washington / Ongoing Dialogue GLOC Routes / Substantive Discussions / Relations with Pakistan SYRIA Nonlethal Assistance / Working[Read More…]
The Artists Walk Theatre Invites You to Come to the Cabaret!
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 4, 2013. The Artists Walk Theatre, 371 Artists Walk, Park Forest, is destined to bring professional theatre to the Southland, to enhance the performing arts, present professional productions appealing to a diverse audience that seeks quality productions, teach aspiring artists, and promote the art of theatre in comedy,[Read More…]
New Web Portal Explains The Affordable Care Act – ‘Obamacare’- For People With HIV
MENLO PARK, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2013—The Kaiser Family Foundation has produced a new consumer web portal to help people living with HIV navigate the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically designed to address the needs of people with HIV, the Obamacare & You portal, funded by Gilead Sciences, Inc., is presented as[Read More…]
