Legislation Requires Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes; State’s Attorney Issues Directive to Prosecutors to Seek Maximum Penalties Until Law is Passed CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez and Police Superintendent Garry F. McCarthy today announced the introduction of statewide gun safety legislation that increases[Read More…]
Year: 2013
PA State Senator Daylin Leach Formally Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill Today in Harrisburg
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Today, Pennsylvania State Senator Daylin Leach will formally introduce a bill to tax and regulate marijuana in Pennsylvania. “This past November, the people of Washington State and Colorado voted to fully legalize marijuana,” said Leach. “It is time for Pennsylvania[Read More…]
Increasing Opportunities for Chinese Direct Investment in Clean Energy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Today as President Obama prepares to deliver his State of the Union speech, expected to touch on ways that energy can be harnessed to move our economy forward, the Center for American Progress released “Increasing Opportunities for Chinese Direct Investment in U.S. Clean Energy.” This analysis[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on Pentagon Decision to Extend Benefits to Same-Sex Military Spouses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Today the Pentagon announced 20 new benefits to be available to gay service members and their families. In response the Center for American Progress released the following statement from Senior Fellow Lawrence J. Korb: The Pentagon’s announcement today that it would extend a number of benefits to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Clean Water Project to Create 2,000 Jobs and Protect Environment
Illinois Clean Water Initiative Will Invest $250 Million to Update Wastewater Treatment, Reduce Flooding and Clean Up Chicago Area Waterways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today awarded a $250 million low-interest loan to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to move forward with crucial projects to[Read More…]
Statement from Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on the Extension of Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2013. “Seventeen months ago, the United States military ended the policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” We have implemented the repeal of that policy and made clear that discrimination based on sexual orientation has no place in the Department of Defense. “At the time of repeal, I[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. On behalf of Americans everywhere, Michelle and I wish to extend our appreciation and prayers to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Michelle and I warmly remember our meeting with the Holy Father in 2009, and I have appreciated our work together over these last four years. [Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on SBA Administrator Karen Mills’ Departure
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. I want to thank Administrator Mills for her outstanding work on behalf of America’s small business owners and entrepreneurs. I asked Karen to lead the Small Business Administration because I knew she had the skills and experience to help America’s small businesses recover from the worst[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Warns Mortgage Servicers About Legal Protections for Consumers When Transferring Loans
CFPB to Closely Monitor Transfer Activity at Bank and Nonbank Servicers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2013. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today issued a bulletin advising mortgage companies about their legal obligations that protect consumers during loan transfers between mortgage servicers. When handing over the processing of loans, mortgage servicers[Read More…]
Sudan and Darfur Rebel Group Sign Ceasefire Under UN-African Union Auspices
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 February 2013 – The Government of Sudan and one of the main rebel factions in Darfur have signed a ceasefire agreement to move the peace process forward, the United Nations-African Union mediator announced today. “This is a major breakthrough in the road towards a comprehensive and lasting peace[Read More…]
