Illinois is First State in the Nation to Join GE’s New “Get Skills to Work” Coalition CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by President and CEO of GE Transportation Russell Stokes, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Greg Baise, President of Harper College Dr. Kenneth[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Congresswoman Kelly Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Illiana Expressway
Joint Letter Urges MPO to Include Illiana Expressway in GO TO 2040 Plan Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 16, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly today reaffirmed her strong support for the Illiana Expressway, despite a recent decision by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) to not include the project in its long-range transportation[Read More…]
Connecticut College Student-faculty Research Shows Oreos are Just as Addictive as Drugs in Lab Rats
Neuroscience Professor Joseph Schroeder and Lauren Cameron ’14 found that eating Oreos activated more neurons in the brain’s “pleasure center” than exposure to drugs of abuse. New London, CT–(ENEWSPF)–October 16, 2013. Connecticut College students and a professor of neuroscience have found “America’s favorite cookie” is just as addictive as cocaine[Read More…]
Banned Pesticides Threaten Illinois River Otters
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October, 16 2013. Researchers at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign have found that organochlorine pesticides and other organochlorine compounds like polychlorinated biphenyls (PBCs) are still contaminating river otters in the state, even though these chemicals have been banned for decades. Surprisingly, the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Captain William D. Swenson
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013 – 2:15 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. Last month, the United States Army released a remarkable piece of video. It’s from the combat helmet cameras of a Medevac helicopter[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013 – 12:44 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. Before I take your questions, I just wanted to note that earlier today the President was briefed by senior staff on the effects of the lapse in appropriations — the so-called[Read More…]
Leading Drug Policy Reformers to be Honored at International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Denver on Saturday, October 26
Winners Include Seattle Police Department, Organizers of CO and WA Marijuana Legalization Initiatives, Portugal Government’s Drug Agency, Global Commission on Drug Policy, and More DENVER–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Leading advocates for alternatives to the war on drugs will be honored at an awards ceremony on Saturday, October 26, at the International[Read More…]
State Representative Anthony DeLuca to Hold Diabetes Awareness Workshop on October 19
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 15, 2013. State Representative Anthony DeLuca will hold a Diabetes Awareness Workshop on Saturday, October 19 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the University Golf Club and Conference Center, 23520 Crawford Ave., University Park. Free diabetes and glucose screenings will be available, and certified dietician Anthony[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood: House Republicans’ Attack on Women’s Health Is Alarming and Misguided
NEW YORK, NY–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Planned Parenthood Federation of America President Cecile Richards released the following statement in response to reports that some extreme politicians in the House of Representatives are again pushing for any measure to fund the government or avert default to include a provision restricting women’s access[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, October 15, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Continued Impact from Government Shutdown / Perception Overseas IRAN P5+1 Talks / Under Secretary Sherman / Technical Details SYRIA Geneva 2 / Senior U.S. Engagement / Transitional Governing Body Condemnation of Violence Humanitarian Assistance BAHRAIN Death of Yousef Ali Al-Nashmi EGYPT[Read More…]
