Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. Presenter: Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY: We all settled down now? Ready? All right. Just a small announcement here and we’ll get started. I just want to let you know that this morning — this morning, the deputy secretary, Bob[Read More…]
Day: December 2, 2014
ACLU Files Suit on Behalf of Mother Fired for Breastfeeding at Work
DENVER –-(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Colorado filed a lawsuit yesterday on behalf of Ashley Provino, a Grand Junction, Colo. woman who was fired from her job, in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws, for asserting her right to pump breast milk at work.[Read More…]
Illinois Student Assistance Commission Announces 2015-16 Illinois State Scholars
More than 18,800 high school students recognized for academic achievement DEERFIELD, IL –-(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to announce the names of the 2015-16 Illinois State Scholars. Today over 18,800 elite honorees join the other top Illinois high school students honored with the prestigious[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Statement on Chicago’s Minimum Wage Ordinance
SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding the Chicago City Council’s approval of Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s five-year plan to raise the city’s minimum wage from $8.25 in 2014 to $10.00 in 2015, to $10.50 in 2016, to $11.00 in 2017, to $12.00 in 2018[Read More…]
#USTIRED2: 43 U.S. Cities to Hold Vigils, Protests on Dec. 3 Demanding Obama, Congress End ‘Plan Mexico’ Drug War Funding
In the Wake of the Human Rights Crisis Exposed by Disappearance of the 43 Students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, Latino and other Communities Participating in Dec. 3 National Mobilization for Peace in Mexico Will Begin Process of Holding US Elected Officials Accountable on Mexico Aid CALIFORNIA—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2014. On Wednesday December[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability at NATO Headquarters, Dec. 2, 2014
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I appreciate the opportunity to be able to say a few words about the agenda here in Brussels today, and in fact, in Europe this week. Just three months ago in Wales, all 28 NATO allies made a series of very important[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, Dec. 2, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing SECRETARY KERRY’S TRAVEL QATAR LEBANON QATAR LEBANON MIDDLE EAST PEACE/FRANCE MEXICO QATAR VENEZUELA MIDDLE EAST PEACE/FRANCE JORDAN BAHRAIN EGYPT DEPARTMENT ARMENIA IRAN DEPARTMENT HONG KONG UKRAINE RUSSIA LIBYA/UNITED NATIONS IRAN KENYA NIGERIA TURKEY LEBANON PAKISTAN CUBA TRANSCRIPT: 1:25 p.m. EST MS. HARF:[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Update: Potential Implications for Travel Because of Ebola in Parts of West Africa, Dec. 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Mali. This Travel Alert will expire on June 2, 2015. Due to an outbreak[Read More…]
Obama Administration’s Proposal on Building Trust Between Communities and Local Police
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri and around the country have grabbed the attention of the nation and the world, and have highlighted the importance of strong, collaborative relationships between local police and the communities that they protect. Today, the Administration announced new steps we’re taking to strengthen[Read More…]
Consumer Advisory: Owners of Recalled GM Vehicles with Faulty Ignition Switches Urged to Bring Cars in For Free Remedy
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2014. General Motors (GM) reports enough parts are available to fix all the faulty ignition switches that are covered by its recent recall of more than two million vehicles. NHTSA urges owners of unrepaired GM vehicles to immediately contact their local dealer to arrange a service appointment.[Read More…]