Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: Afternoon, everybody. Since Russia began its intervention in Crimea and its aggressive actions along the border with Ukraine, Secretary Hagel has stepped up his engagements and consultation with the European counterparts. This morning, Secretary Hagel had a very productive meeting with the[Read More…]
Day: April 29, 2014
Area Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Illegally Traffic Firearms From Missouri to Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. A former Crest Hill man was sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for illegally trafficking and possessing five firearms that his sister illegally bought in Missouri and shipped to him in Illinois. The defendant, RICHARD CARRINO, a previously convicted felon who was barred from[Read More…]
Screenwriters Share Industry Secrets at DePaul’s Page One Writing Confab
DePaul University hosts Page One Entertainment Writers conference May 3 at the Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley building, 14 E. Jackson Blvd. on the Loop Campus. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Screenwriters for Steven Spielberg, “Scandal” and “South Park” are among the speakers at DePaul University’s Page One Entertainment Writing Conference[Read More…]
New Analysis: Tea Party Outraised in High-Dollar Primaries
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. In the 2014 election season’s high-dollar competitive primaries, Tea Party candidates have been largely out-fundraised, according to a new analysis from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. High-Dollar 2014 Primary Elections uses quarterly Federal Election Commission (FEC) campaign finance filings data in 16 competitive[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chancellor Hyman, and CEO Byrd-Bennett Announce 3,100 Students Will Be Able To Enroll In Free College Courses Next School Year
Expansion Brings the Total Number of CPS Students Enrolling in College-level Courses to 4,100, Exceeding the Mayor’s Previously Announced Goal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. With Chicago Public Schools (CPS)’ freshman on track rate to graduate rising to 82% and City Colleges of Chicago’s (CCC) graduation rate steadily increasing, Mayor Emanuel, CPS[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: Federal Government Must Help Law Enforcement Respond to Disabled Americans
Chicago Police Department efforts highlighted as national model WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, today said that Congress and the Executive Branch should do more to help local and state law enforcement[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Honors Three Illinoisans Killed in Attack in Afghanistan Hospital
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate Floor today in remembrance of Dr. Jerry Umanos, John Gabel, and Gary Gabel of Illinois. The three men were killed in the attack at the Cure International Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan late last week. The 100-bed American-run[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, April 29, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Kerry’s Statement on Support for Israel / Two-State Solution Initial Negotiation Period / Meeting Delayed / Core Issues Settlements / Peace Process / Unity Government / Reconciliation / Benefits Secretary Kerry’s Record RUSSIA[Read More…]
SEIU Condemns House Bill Discriminating Against Green Card Holders
Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act (HR 4414) to Permit Employers to Discriminate Against Legal Permanent Residents WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2014. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act (HR 4414). Rocio Saenz, Executive Vice President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following[Read More…]
California Fair Sentencing Act to Eliminate the Disparities Between Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Passes its First Committee Today
Over one hundred local, state and national organizations and legal experts submit letters of support SACRAMENTO, CA—(ENEWSPF)—April 29, 2014. The California Fair Sentencing Act (SB 1010) authored by Senator Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), passed its first hurdle in the Senate Committee on Public Safety by a 4-2 vote today. Senator[Read More…]
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