Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. A diverse array of organizations today launched a campaign to enact major cuts in wasteful military spending, as part of the December 13 federal budget resolution. The groups include peace, human service, economic and environmental justice organizations, food sovereignty and green energy groups, and grassroots community[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Sertoma Centre Offers Free Education to the Community
Community Education and Prevention Programs about Mental Health Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. Sertoma Centre’s Mental Health Services facility is offering community mental health seminars, free of charge to community groups, schools, law enforcement agencies, religious organizations, and other community groups at their location in Matteson or facility. Education Programs will include:[Read More…]
NOW Celebrates Albuquerque Voters for Defending a Woman’s Right to Choose
New Mexico voters reject municipal 20-week abortion ban WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. The National Organization for Women (NOW) celebrates the voters of Albuquerque for rejecting a ban on abortions past 20 weeks. The proposed ban would have been unprecedented, but voters kept Albuquerque from being the first municipality to explicitly[Read More…]
Largest County in New Mexico Bucks Medical Marijuana Law, Prohibits County Employees From Using Medical Marijuana
New Policy Follows Firing of Iraq Veteran; Veterans, Patients, Physicians and Advocates Fighting Back Albuquerque, NM—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. New Mexico’s largest county is bucking the state’s medical marijuana law by prohibiting any use of marijuana by county employees, following a new policy issued on November 12 by Bernalillo County Manager[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Takes Action Against Payday Lender for Robo-signing
Cash America to Refund up to $14 Million for Robo-Signing and Illegally Overcharging Servicemembers Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took its first enforcement action against a payday lender by ordering Cash America International, Inc. to refund consumers for robo-signing court documents in debt collection[Read More…]
The Affordable Care Act in Your Neighborhood
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2013. While we continue to improve HealthCare.gov, it’s important to remember that there are other ways to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace. One way is to find help in your local community. You can get assistance in a number of different ways: through trained navigators, in-person[Read More…]
EPA Awards Four Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Reduce Health Risks from Eating Great Lakes Fish
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2013 – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the award of four Great Lakes Restoration Initiative grants totaling over $3.6 million for projects designed to reduce the risk of exposure to mercury and other toxins for people who eat fish from the Great Lakes. EPA awarded almost[Read More…]
Throwback Thursday Video: Walter Cronkite Shows His Heart While Anchoring the First Moonwalk
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski For Throwback Thursday… Are you young enough to remember the world’s first moonwalk over 40 years ago? Watch as veteran news journalist Walter Cronkite reacts to his own reporting on this epic accomplishment.
Salt Creek Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ ushers in the Holiday Season at GSU Center for Performing Arts
Images of the Salt Creek Ballet’s "The Nutcracker." (IMAGE SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A beloved holiday classic is returning to Governors State University on Saturday, December 7, “The Nutcracker,” performed by Salt Creek Ballet, returns to the Center for Performing Arts for two shows, at 1 and 5 p.m. “The Nutcracker” is[Read More…]
FBI: St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Robber
Wore Polka Dot Dress and Wig During Robbery Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On November 19, 2013, Arnell L. Edwards, a 50-year-old St. Louis, Missouri man, pled guilty in federal district court, in East St. Louis to bank robbery, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Stephen R. Wigginton announced[Read More…]
