SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 12, 2013 – The 2013 ABA Medal, the American Bar Association’s highest honor, was awarded today to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the ABA Annual Meeting in San Francisco. Upon accepting the award, Clinton called on “citizen lawyers” to ensure that every American citizen has the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Sarai Rodgriguez Dies While Fighting for Health Care, Hospitals Begin Responding to Escalating Protests
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—August 13, 2013. After a seven mile funeral procession for Sarai Rodriguez and an overnight vigil, protesters entered the lobby of Northwestern Memorial Hospital demanding that Sarai Rodtriguez finally be heard. Sarai Rodriguez was 25 years old, and was part of a campaign of fourteen critically ill patients[Read More…]
FBI: Suburban Man Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Transporting Child Pornography
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A La Grange Park man who had amassed a collection of tens of thousands of images and videos of child pornography was sentenced today to 12 ½ years in federal prison for transporting child pornography via computer. The defendant, Nathan Arger, 34, who was arrested in September 2011[Read More…]
Rich East Rocket Booster Club To Meet August 12
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Rich East Rockets Booster Club will have its first meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the Rich East media center, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. Parents of Rich East students, whether or not they are involved in athletics or activities are[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, August 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing ETHIOPIA 12th Annual African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum Being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia DEPARTMENT Security of HST Building during Keystone XL Pipeline Protest / Release of Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) after Public Comments are Incorporated ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Ambassador Indyk and[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre Names Elizabeth Baun, Special Events & Grants Manager
Elizabeth Baun. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Elizabeth Baun Brings Expertise in Events Services and Grant Research to Sertoma Centre. Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Sertoma Centre, Inc. recently named Elizabeth Baun as the Special Events and Grants Manager. In her role for the Alsip-based not-for-profit, she is responsible for the planning and execution of all[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Attorney General Eric Holder Issues Major Sentencing Changes, Begins to Question War on Drugs
Bi-partisan Support Grows In Congress for Overhauling U.S. Drug Laws SAN FRANCISCO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. In a speech to the American Bar Association today Attorney General Eric Holder announced major federal sentencing changes, including dropping the use of mandatory minimum sentencing in certain drug cases, expediting the release of certain nonviolent[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Reforming Mandatory Sentences of Nonviolent Drug Offenders
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. “I commend President Obama and Attorney General Eric Holder for reforming the policy that imposes severe mandatory sentences on nonviolent drug offenders who have no ties to gangs or organized crimes. Non-violent drug offenders are often better served by treatment and other options, freeing up law enforcement[Read More…]
Fishermen Defend Increased Trinity River Flows to Protect Salmon
Lawsuit filed by Big Ag threatens repeat of 2002 Klamath fish kill disaster San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA) represented by Earthjustice, filed intervention papers late Friday defending the planned release of Trinity River water to keep salmon alive in drought conditions. The[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Responds to President Obama’s Remarks on VA Claims Backlog
Illinois has 4th worst wait time in nation, average now more than 500 days; One Illinois resident waited 790 days WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s remarks regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claims backlog:[Read More…]
