Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. Thank you, Denise [Bureau of Justice Assistance Director, Denise E. O’Donnell], for that introduction. And thank you West [NADCP’s CEO West Huddleston] and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals for having me here. It is an honor to be among this dedicated and diverse group[Read More…]
Year: 2013
The Gallup Organization Agrees to Pay $10.5 Million to Settle Allegations That It Improperly Inflated Contract Prices and Engaged in Prohibited Employment Negotiations with FEMA Official
FEMA Official Also Settles with the United States Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 15, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that the Gallup Organization has agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and the Procurement Integrity Act for conduct involving several of its federal government[Read More…]
Chicago Communities Rally for Texas Women Tonight
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. In solidarity with the national call to action for Texas mothers, grandmothers, legislators, and supporters fighting for the ability to choose the future of their bodies, Chicago supporters of women’s rights will make their voices heard. “We fear for our own reproductive health and the right to[Read More…]
Housing Rights Activists to Stop Home Auction, July 15, 2013
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. Members of various housing rights and activist groups will hold a rally on Monday, July 15 at 10:30AM, at 1 S. Wacker Dr., to protest the auctioning of foreclosed homes in Chicago. “Five years into the crisis and millions of displaced families later, we continue to see[Read More…]
Gary Wagaman to Fight Politically Motivated Felony Charges Today in Court
Supporters to Pack Courtroom to Stand Against Suppression of Dissent and Targeting of Activists and Social Movements Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. Today, Mr. Gary Wagaman will be going to trial on four counts of felony aggravated battery against a Chicago police officer. Wagaman is alleged to have thrown a deadly weapon—a[Read More…]
Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression: The Murder of Trayvon Martin and Acquittal of George Zimmerman is Another Dagger in the Heart of Democracy
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. The following statement was released this morning by Clarice Durham and Ted Pearson, Co-Chairs of the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Two things have occurred in the past month which indicate that African Americans have no rights that white law makers, police and racist vigilantes[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of July 15, 2013
Representatives from the DownTown’s Quality Classic Health and Fitness Center were on hand recently for Main Street Nights. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 15, 2013. As we all are aware, it is very important to shop locally and support our community businesses. The Village of Park Forest is providing[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Trayvon Martin Verdict
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 14, 2013. The death of Trayvon Martin was a tragedy. Not just for his family, or for any one community, but for America. I know this case has elicited strong passions. And in the wake of the verdict, I know those passions may be running even higher. [Read More…]
Anti-Choice Politicians Cheat the System to Pass Unconstitutional Texas Bill
Pro-Choice Voters Vow to Hold Them Accountable Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2013. NARAL Pro-Choice America President Ilyse Hogue condemned Texas politicians who skirted the political process to ram through an extreme anti-choice bill, HB2. “Gov. Perry and his anti-choice colleagues have used their authority to bend the rules in an effort[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Strengthening our Economy by Passing Bipartisan Immigration Reform, July 13, 2013 (Video and Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 13, 2013. Hi, everybody. Two weeks ago, a large bipartisan majority of Senators voted to pass commonsense, comprehensive immigration reform – taking an important step towards fixing our broken immigration system once and for all. This bill was a compromise, and neither side got everything they wanted. But[Read More…]
