Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Susan, thank you very much for your stewardship and that of AFSA, and a welcome to all of the extended members of the State Department family. We are deeply appreciative for everybody taking part in this ceremony as we mourn and we commemorate and[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department Expands Its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative with Settlement with Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burke, Virginia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative, it has reached a settlement agreement with another health care provider, Medical Facilities of America XXIX Limited Partnership, t/a Burke Health and Rehabilitation Center in Burke, Va., to ensure that they provide[Read More…]
International Cybercriminal Extradited from Thailand to the United States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Algerian national Hamza Bendelladj, aka “Bx1,” has been extradited from Thailand to the United States to face charges in Atlanta for allegedly playing a critical role in developing, marketing, distributing and controlling “SpyEye,” a pernicious computer virus designed to steal unsuspecting victims’ financial and personally identifying[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to the People of Mexico, May 3, 2013
Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013 – 9:29 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hola! (Applause.) Buenos dias! Please, please, everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be back in México — lindo y querido. (Applause.) I bring with me the greetings and friendship of the people of the United States, including[Read More…]
Morning Bird Hike at Thorn Creek Woods Saturday, May 18
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. Join our naturalists for a Thorn Creek Morning Bird Hike, Saturday, May 18 from 8 to 10 a.m. May is the peak of the spring migration, with gnatcatchers, kinglets, thrushes, and warblers in great abundance. As the season progresses, Thorn Creek Woods Preserve is bustling[Read More…]
Thorn Creek’s Junior Ecologists Club to Meet Saturday, May 18
Registration Required by Thursday, May 16 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2013. Calling all young people age 9 to 12! Thorn Creek’s Junior Ecologists Club offers fun-filled nature activities each month for young people. They will explore the woods, track seasonal changes and discover woodland plants and animals. The next monthly[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Holds Roundtable on College Affordability at the College of DuPage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth held a Roundtable on College Affordability with administrators and students from local colleges at the College of DuPage. The institutions represented included the College of DuPage, Harper College, Elgin Community College, Roosevelt University, and DeVry Institute. The interest rate on many student loans[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Supports American Manufacturing by Helping Introduce the Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) announced that she was helping introduce the Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). The Manufacturing Reinvestment Account Act would allow manufacturing firms to establish a manufacturing reinvestment account (MRA), similar to an individual retirement[Read More…]
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on Older Americans Month 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. This May, we mark the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. Ever since President Kennedy declared the first celebration in 1963, we have honored the contributions seniors make to our communities and have celebrated their rich years and experiences. This year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of[Read More…]
Prairie State College Announces 14th President
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees has selected Terri Winfree, Ph.D., to serve as the college’s 14th president. The announcement was made following the board’s April board meeting on Tuesday, April 30. She will start her new position as PSC president on May 19,[Read More…]
