Wasington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 29, 2013. I applaud the overwhelming, bipartisan majority of Senators who today confirmed Jim Comey to be the next director of the FBI. Jim is a natural leader of unquestioned integrity. In the face of ever-changing threats, he has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to defending America’s security and[Read More…]
Year: 2013
White House Fact Sheet: A Better Bargain for the Middle Class: Jobs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 30, 2013. One of the cornerstones of the President’s plan to create a better bargain for the middle class is to ensure that every American who is willing to work for it will have the opportunity for a good job that pays good wages. In today’s speech, the President[Read More…]
The 48th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2013. Today, we mark the 48th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid becoming law, a sacred promise our country made to older Americans and low-income working Americans and families that they will have the medical care they need to live healthier[Read More…]
Uruguay Poised to Become First Country to Legalize Marijuana
Unions, Doctors and Civil Society Mobilize Support Ahead of Upcoming Parliamentary Vote; Government to Vote on Issue This Summer NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 203. This summer – perhaps as soon as this Wednesday – the Uruguayan House of Representatives will vote on a bill to legalize marijuana. If approved by both the House[Read More…]
Activists on Long-term Hunger Strike to Close U.S. Prison at Guantanamo
Will Simulate Forced-Feeding Outside Senate Office Building Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 30, 2013. At noon on July 30, 2013 several American activists who have been on a long-term hunger strike in solidarity with the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay prison will hold a press conference and a creative demonstration outside of the Hart[Read More…]
Workers Center for Racial Justice To Host Forum on Discrimination Against Formerly Incarcerated Black Workers With the Governor’s Office
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Workers Center for Racial Justice (WCRJ), a community-based group that organizes unemployed, low wage and formerly incarcerated Black workers to fight for access to good jobs, better working conditions, and higher wages, will host a forum on employment discrimination against the formerly incarcerated on Wednesday August 7th[Read More…]
Matteson School District 162 Registration Scheduled
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Matteson Elementary School District 162’s 2013-2014 registration for new and returning students will be August 7th – August 9that the Matteson School District 162 Office, 4601 Sauk Trail, Richton Park. At registration, student packets containing important information concerning grade, school, teacher assignments, and bus assignments will be distributed. Student[Read More…]
Local Educator Selected To Participate In Advanced Placement Program Reading
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cynthia Johnson, a veteran educator at Rich East High School in Park Forest, was recently selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in English Language and Composition. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States[Read More…]
Copier Business Welcomes New Employee from Sertoma Centre’s Community Employment Division
Patricia works part time at Advantage Business Systems in business development. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Everyone has something to offer if given the right opportunity! Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Advantage Business Systems hosted an open house and luncheon at their office in Alsip on July 17 to welcome their newest employee, Patricia Brown, and[Read More…]
Chicago Trib: Autopsy: Bean bag rounds fired by police killed Park Forest man, 95 (Video)
From the Chicago Tribune: Elderly man’s death ruled homicide. The 95-year-old resident of a Park Forest senior living community who died after a Friday confrontation with police was killed by the bean-bag rounds police fired at him, the Cook County medical examiner’s office determined following an autopsy today. Related: Police:[Read More…]
