Mr. Steve Tortorello ‘04 has been named principal of Marian Catholic High School beginning July 1, 2014. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- School President Sister Judine Hilbing, O.P. is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Steve Tortorello ‘04 as the new principal of Marian Catholic High School beginning July[Read More…]
Day: March 3, 2014
Buffalo Grove Chiropractor and Physician Among Six Indicted in Alleged $2.98 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. A chiropractor and a physician with offices in Buffalo Grove, their billing manager, and three purported patients were indicted on federal charges for their alleged roles in a $2.98 million health care fraud scheme. Five of the six defendants were also charged with hindering the investigation, federal[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Statement on Rep. Ryan’s Poverty Report
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Melissa Boteach, Vice President of the Poverty and Prosperity Program at the Center for American Progress, issued the following reaction to the U.S. House Budget Committee report on poverty released today by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI): Rep. Ryan wrongly labeled the War on Poverty a[Read More…]
Civil Rights Coalition Achieves Important Protections against South Carolina’s Anti-Immigrant Law
Charleston, S.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. A civil rights coalition that challenged South Carolina’s anti-immigrant law, Act 69 (also known as SB 20), announced today an agreement with the state that permanently blocks key provisions and provides strict limits on the “racial profiling” provisions of the law. The agreement was also entered[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Lets Stand Lower Court Rulings Prohibiting Anti-Immigrant Housing Ordinances in PA and TX
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to hear two prominent cases involving anti-immigrant local ordinances in Hazleton, Pennsylvania and Farmers Branch, Texas that would have denied housing to immigrants that the cities considered “illegal aliens.” The decision will let stand lower court rulings in the 3rd and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors Casimir Pulaski, Polish-Born Revolutionary War Hero
“Father of the American Cavalry” Fought and Died for Freedom CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today honored Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski on the annual holiday held in his memory. With Pulaski’s struggle for freedom and Illinois’ Eastern European community in mind, Governor Quinn also urged peaceful resolution[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon. I was going to say good morning, but I said what time – the morning has passed incredibly rapidly, but it’s my very real pleasure to welcome the prime minister of Moldova, Prime Minister Iurie Leanca, to Washington on a snowy day.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu before Bilateral Meeting, March 3, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 3, 2014 – 2:04 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s a pleasure to welcome once again Prime Minister Netanyahu to the Oval Office. There’s nobody I’ve met with more or consulted with more than Bibi. And it’s a testimony to the incredible bond between our two nations. I’ve[Read More…]
New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program Adds Two Qualifying Conditions, Announces Plan to Address Severe Supply Shortage
After Vowing to Repeal the Law, Governor Martinez’s Position on Medical Marijuana is Evolving SANTA FE—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. On Friday, New Mexico’s Secretary of Health Retta Ward announced the Martinez Administration’s decision to approve adding Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease to the list of medical conditions for which New Mexicans[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Virtual Graduate Business Program Info Session on March 24
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014 – The College of Business and Public Administration at Governors State University is hosting a virtual graduate programs information session on March 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. Participants in this interactive online session will have the opportunity to learn about graduate programs in Business Administration, Public[Read More…]