Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2013. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is honored to have Stephanie Kifowit as the keynote speaker for the 22nd Desert Storm Remembrance Ceremony to honor and remember those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Desert Storm 22 years ago. “This event is our[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Departments of Justice and Labor Announce Availability of $32 Million in Grants to Help Formerly Incarcerated Juveniles and Women Prepare to Enter the Workforce
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The Departments of Justice and Labor today announced the availability of approximately $32 million through two grant competitions that will offer job training, education and support services to formerly incarcerated youths and women. “Expanding access to job training programs and educational opportunities is a proven[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against Illinois Staffing Agency
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The Justice Department today reached an agreement with The Agency Staffing located in West Dundee, Ill., resolving claims that the staffing company violated the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The Justice Department’s investigation was initiated based on a referral from the U.S.[Read More…]
Op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama: The Business Case for Healthier Food Options
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. The full text of the op-ed by First Lady Michelle Obama is printed below. The piece is published today in The Wall Street Journal and can be found HERE. The Business Case for Healthier Food Options By First Lady Michelle Obama For years, America’s childhood obesity[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of Jack Lew as Secretary of Treasury
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. I am pleased that the Senate took bipartisan action today to confirm Jack Lew as our nation’s next Treasury Secretary. At this critical time for our economy and our country, there is no one more qualified for this position than Jack. As my Chief of Staff,[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending February 23, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending February 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 344,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 366,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,000, a decrease of 6,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Genetic Engineering Labeling Bill Introduced in U.S. Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2013. Representative Jared Polis (D-CO) announced last Wednesday that he intends to co-sponsor a bill in Congress along with Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR) to mandate the labeling of food containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in the U.S. Earlier this week, the Maryland House Health and Government Operations[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 28, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWPSF)–February 28, 2013. An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani high-profile attack facilitator and detained two other insurgents during an operation in Pul-e Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator is believed responsible for transporting and facilitating weapons in multiple provinces across Afghanistan, to include both home-made[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, February 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN P-5+1 Talks / Arak Heavy Water Reactor Foreign Terrorist Organization Designation PAKISTAN/IRAN Gas Pipeline with Iran ISRAEL Golan Heights RUSSIA Readout of Bilateral Meeting SYRIA President al-Khatib / Secretary Kerry Remarks in Paris / Assad Regime PERU Missing U.S. Citizens YEMEN[Read More…]
Monday, March 4: Art World and Drug Policy Reform Movement Renew Groundbreaking Partnership
Richard Branson, Deepak Chopra, and ABC Home CEO Paulette Cole to Co-Chair re:FORM Art Benefit at C24 Gallery NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2013. On Monday, March 4, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA), the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights, will host its fifth[Read More…]
