Mrs. Obama calls for school champions to sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org to help all students get active, sets ambitious goal of engaging 50,000 schools in the next five years and praises range of partners, including a $50 million investment from NIKE, Inc. Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. First Lady Michelle[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Statement by Vice President Biden on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Today Congress put politics aside and voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Eighteen years ago, I envisioned a world where women could live free from violence and abuse. Since VAWA first passed in 1994, we have seen a 64% reduction in domestic violence. I[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the House Passage of the Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. I was pleased to see the House of Representatives come together and vote to reauthorize and strengthen the Violence Against Women Act. Over more than two decades, this law has saved countless lives and transformed the way we treat victims of abuse. Today’s vote will go[Read More…]
About One in Five U.S. Adult Cigarette Smokers Have Tried an Electronic Cigarette
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. In 2011, about 21 percent of adults who smoke traditional cigarettes had used electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, up from about 10 percent in 2010, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Overall, about six percent of all[Read More…]
Major Victory for All Women: House Passes Inclusive Violence Against Women Act
Statement of NOW President Terry O’Neill Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013 With a resounding vote of 286-138, the House passed a bipartisan, inclusive reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This is a major victory for all women, including women in the LGBT community, Native American women, women on college campuses[Read More…]
Cancer Risks Low in Japan Following Fukushima Nuclear Incident – UN Report
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2013 – Health risks associated with the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant incident in Japan such as cancer are low, according to a United Nations report released today, which calls for continued health and environmental monitoring in the country, particularly in the area where the disaster occurred two[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on Yesterday’s E-verify Immigration Subcommittee Hearing
“We are having a much more realistic and fruitful conversation about employment verification because Republicans are back at the table willing to talk sensibly about how to move forward.” Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) commented on yesterday’s House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General holds talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry
ROME–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2013. NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen held talks with the new US Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday 27 February in Rome in the margins of a Transatlantic Dinner on global issues. “Today we discussed many key issues on NATO’s agenda. These include the progress of[Read More…]
DOT Seeks Student Proposals for Innovations in Aviation and Aerospace
Secretary’s RAISE Award intended to motivate high school, college, and university students to develop creative solutions to real-world issues WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2103. As part of a comprehensive effort by the Obama administration to involve more of the country’s youth in science, technology, engineering and math studies, known as STEM, the[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Hosts 12th Annual Clergy Breakfast
Provides Legislative Update to Local Pastors Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) met last week with 45 pastors from his district at his 12th Annual Clergy Breakfast in Park Forest. At the forum, DeLuca provided an update on some important legislative issues for the 2013[Read More…]
