Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. There’s a basic bargain in America. It says that no matter who you are or where you’re from, if you’re willing to work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to find a good job, feel secure in your community, and support a[Read More…]
Year: 2013
National Veterans Art Museum Announces Two New Board Members
Museum Welcomes Julie Chavez with Bank of America and Phil Maughan, Formerly of Northern Trust Company Chicago, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)–January 2013 – In early January, 2013, the National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) announced the appointment of two new board members: Julie Chavez, Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Bank of America,[Read More…]
Bat Killing Fungus Spreads West
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2013. Bats around the U.S. are being decimated by White Nose Syndrome (WNS). The deadly disease was detected recently at Kentucky’s Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, according to the National Park Service. Based on laboratory testing, three bats were discovered with WNS, coming from three separate caves[Read More…]
Outstanding Rankings Announced at SD 163 Mohawk Science Fair
Park Forest-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163’s Mohawk Intermediate Center recently held its annual Science Fair and announced the awarding of Outstanding rankings to the following students: Nicholas Brown – What Type of Butter/Margarine Will Make the Biggest Cookie? Caleb Addison – Which Plant Will Grow the Fastest? Ashley[Read More…]
Clerk Orr Cheers Senate Passage of Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A long-time advocate of marriage equality, Cook County Clerk David Orr today applauds the Illinois Senate’s passage of the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. "It is a good day for love," said Clerk Orr, who was recently inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. "The[Read More…]
As Sequestration Cuts Loom, Report Shows Devastating Impact on Young Adults
Northampton, MA-(ENEWSPF)- Young Invincibles and National Priorities Project are warning of the devastating impact that looming automatic budget cuts known as sequestration could have on young adults–and the nation’s economy for years to come as a result of diminished earning potential of a generation. With college costs rising and the[Read More…]
HRC Statement on Sen. Lautenberg Announcing His Retirement
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Following the news that U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg would be retiring at the end of his term in 2014, Human Rights Campaign president Chad Griffin released the following statement: “Senator Lautenberg has been a steadfast advocate and longtime leader on issues of LGBT equality in the Senate. During[Read More…]
Bill Aimed at Increasing Availability of Organs for Transplantation Introduced in Congress
Legislation eliminates barriers which impede access to life-saving care for people living with HIV and AIDS Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights group, today lauded the introduction of legislation to increase the number of healthy organs available for transplantation[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Issues Statement on Fifth Anniversary of NIU Tragedy
DEKALB–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2013. On the fifth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Northern Illinois University, Governor Pat Quinn today attended a wreath-laying ceremony at Cole Hall in memory of each of the five lives lost. In 2010, the governor dedicated $8 million through the Illinois Jobs Now! capital program to[Read More…]
Statement from the White House Press Secretary Re: Senate Republicans Filibuster of Secretary of Defense Nominee Hagel
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2013. Today, Senate Republicans put political posturing ahead of our nation’s security. For the first time in American history, Senate Republicans filibustered a nominee for Secretary of Defense – a member of their own party, a decorated combat veteran, and the right leader for our troops. A clear[Read More…]
