Day: April 3, 2015

Mayor Emanuel Announces Commitment From Chicago-Based Technology Companies To Add Nearly 1,000 Additional Jobs In 2015

Since 2011, Chicago Has Added More Than 15,000 Jobs in the Technology Economy CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that more than a dozen of Chicago’s fast-growing technology companies have collectively committed to hiring nearly 1,000 new employees by the end of 2015. “The commitment by these companies[Read More…]

Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, April 3, 2015

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015. Alliance Hosts White House Conference on Aging Retiree Forums in Phoenix, Seattle, and 6 Other Cities The White House Conference on Aging occurs every ten years to develop solutions to challenges that older Americans face. This year, the White House is holding a series of regional[Read More…]

NIAAA Recognizes Alcohol Awareness Month 2015

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2015.  April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to learn about alcohol and the health and social problems caused by drinking too much. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) encourages the public to dedicate this month to understanding how excessive drinking can affect health[Read More…]

Representative Blumenauer Statement on Nuclear Framework Agreement with Iran

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2015. Yesterday, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) released the following statement on the announcement that a framework agreement has been reached on an Iran nuclear deal. “Despite efforts by many to scuttle diplomacy with Iran, today’s framework agreement is an extension of steady, incremental progress from all sides,[Read More…]

ALCU: Arkansas Gov. Rejects Indiana Copycat Bill, Signs New, Flawed Religious Freedom Restoration Act into Law

New Law Falls Short of Ensuring Religion Cannot be Used to Harm Others LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2015.  Gov. Asa Hutchinson today signed SB 975 into law, a revised bill that sought to improve upon Religious Freedom Restoration Act HB 1228, which closely resembled Indiana’s controversial RFRA. In doing[Read More…]

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