New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013–The far-reaching Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) should be a force for improving health outcomes for the more than half a billion people in twelve countries affected by the pact, but instead negotiators are moving towards finalizing a deal that in fact would restrict access to affordable medicines[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Increase Public Access to Open Spaces
New Law Limits Liability for Landowners Who Allow Public Access for Conservation and Outdoor Recreation CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law a bill that will increase protections for those who open their land to the public for conservation and recreational opportunities. Senate Bill 1042 limits liability[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at a Troop Event at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Aug. 22. 2013
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii—(ENEWSPF)—August 22, 2013. Lt. Gen. Terry Robling: Good afternoon, Marines. I’m Lt. Gen. Terry Robling, the commander of Marine Corps Forces Pacific, and I’d like to welcome you here today. Before we start, I’d like to recognize a few special guests. We got Senator Mazie Hirono and members[Read More…]
Texas-Based School Chain to Pay Government $3.7 Million for Submitting False Claims for Federal Student Financial Aid
Schools Located in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and Oklahoma Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. ATI Enterprises Inc. will pay the government $3.7 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations that it falsely certified compliance with federal student aid programs’ eligibility requirements and submitted claims for ineligible students, the Justice Department announced[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on College Affordability, Syracuse NY
Syracuse, New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013 – 6:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Syracuse! (Applause.) It is good to be in Syracuse! (Applause.) Can everybody give Emilio a big round of applause for a great introduction? (Applause.) I think Emilio’s parents are probably here. Where are Emilio’s parents? Wave your hands. [Read More…]
Peace Activists Commemorate 50th Anniversary of March on Washington with Vigil and Procession from Vietnam Veterans Memorial to MLK Memorial
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2013. On August 23rd and 24th peace and anti-war activists will commemorate the historic March on Washington 50 years ago and give voice to Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to end racism, poverty and war. On Friday night, August 23rd at 8pm United for Peace & Justice[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for August 23, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, August 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Calls / Ambassador Ford Dialogue with SOC Chemical Weapons / Red Line / Range of Options / UN Investigative Team General Dempsey’s Letter / National Security Interests Letter Sent to UN Secretary General Intelligence Community / Working with Counterparts /[Read More…]
Center for Constitutional Rights Applauds City Council for Overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s Community Safety Act Veto
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. Today, in response to the New York City Council’s override vote on the Community Safety Act, the Center for Constitutional Rights released the following statement: We applaud the New York City Council for overriding Mayor Bloomberg’s ill-advised veto of the Community Safety Act. The people have[Read More…]
‘Wholehearted’ Support for Chelsea Manning from Center for Constitutional Rights
New York–(ENEWSPF)–August 22, 2013. In response to Chelsea Manning’s announcement today of her gender identity, the Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following statement: The Center for Constitutional Rights once again applauds the courage of Chelsea Manning, first for being willing to risk her own freedom in service to her[Read More…]
