Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013. Today I am pleased to announce that the Department of Defense is entering into an agreement with the Fisher House Foundation that will allow the federal government to provide the family members of fallen service members with the full set of benefits they have been promised,[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Remarks by President Obama in Nominating Dr. Janet Yellen as Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2013 – 3:16 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Over the past five years, America has fought its way back from the worst recession since the Great Depression. We passed historic reforms to prevent another crisis and to protect consumers. Over the past three and half years,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with the House Democratic Caucus, October 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013. Today, the President met with the House Democratic Caucus at the White House. The meeting lasted over an hour. The President thanked the House Democrats for their support of the clean, short-term continuing resolution that would re-open the government and end the unnecessary pain this shutdown[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013 – 1:05 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Before I ask you to ask questions, let me let you know that, as many of you saw, Secretary Shinseki testified in front of Congress this morning about the impact the shutdown has already had on veterans. As a result[Read More…]
Drawing Pictographs at Thorn Creek Nature Center on October 27
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2013. Ancient people painted real and imaginary creatures on stones and cave walls. Called pictographs and petroglyph, these drawings illustrated stories, marked the passage of time and summoned magic and luck. Join us at Thorn Creek Nature Center Sunday, October 27, for Drawing Pictographs to learn[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Fall Concert to be Held on October 25
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2013. As the leaves fall come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Ingrid is a classically trained professional cellist who weaves seasonal nature narratives into[Read More…]
Open House for Incoming Freshmen at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013 – High school seniors and their parents will have the opportunity to learn about the opportunities for first year students at Governors State University on October 19, at 9 a.m. Information will be available about the university’s programs, facilities, and campus life as well as[Read More…]
Graduate Program Fair at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013 – Everyone is invited to Governors State University for the Chicago Southland Graduate Fair 2013. It is a perfect opportunity to learn about graduate school programs and opportunities offered by colleges and universities from the region and the nation. The fair takes place on October[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Nonbank and Bank for Inaccurate Mortgage Loan Reporting
Bureau Puts Mortgage Lenders on Notice about Integrity of Mortgage Information WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—October 9, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ordered Mortgage Master, Inc. and Washington Federal to pay civil penalties for violating the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), which requires certain mortgage lenders to accurately collect and[Read More…]
California Passes Bill to Tackle Pesticide Drift
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 9, 2013. California Governor Jerry Brown has signed Assembly Bill 304, a bill designed to protect people from harmful pesticides identified as Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs). The bill will require the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to develop mitigation measures for the use of harmful pesticides that vaporize[Read More…]
