Atlantic City, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016 By: Karen Yi Donald Trump often boasts he made a lot of money in Atlantic City, despite the repeated failures of his casinos there, but what he does not mention is his casino empire’s repeated run-ins with government regulators over broken promises and violating casino[Read More…]
Day: July 5, 2016
Former Army National Guard Member Arrested for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIL
VIRGINIA–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former member of the Army National Guard, was arrested on July 3 for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). According to the complaint, Jalloh is alleged to have attempted to provide services by assisting[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook, July 5, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016 PETER COOK: Good afternoon, everybody. A brief statement, and then I’ll be happy to take your questions. The secretary is closely monitoring the aftermath of the brutal terrorist attacks over the past few days in Turkey, Bangladesh, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Responsibility for these attacks has[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Invite Youth Baseball, Softball Teams To Register For Second Annual Citywide Tournament
Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. As part of an effort to provide Chicago children with more opportunities to participate in positive and productive activities during the summer, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced the second[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Abner Mikva
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016 “With Abner Mikva’s passing, we have lost one of the greatest public servants of our time. Throughout his career, Abner fought for unpopular decisions and for those whose voices needed to — but could not — be heard. He championed for minority voting rights, civil liberties, free[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls for Vote This Week on Clean Emergency Funding Bill to Combat Zika Virus
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with maternal fetal medicine, infectious disease, and public health specialists to discuss the growing threat posed by the Zika virus. More than four months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requested emergency[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth: Orlando Massacre Shows Terror, Hate & Guns Are Tied Together, Require Comprehensive & Coordinated Fixes
Congresswoman proposes three-pillar approach to combat “perfect storm” of extremism, hate and gun violence that enabled Orlando shooter; Duckworth proposal would better fund counter-terrorism efforts, secure soft-targets like bars & theaters, prevent terrorists from acquiring firearms & help end hate crimes SCHAUMBURG–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. After participating in the historic 25-hour[Read More…]
Agreement: Monarch Butterfly to Get Endangered Species Act Protection Decision by 2019
Butterfly Declined by 80 Percent Over Past Decades Photo by Tierra Curry, Center for Biological Diversity. WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now legally bound to determine whether to protect imperiled monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act, according to the terms of an agreement[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Trump Convention Speaker Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Says ‘Legitimate Issues Raised’ with Trump Candidacy
WISCONSIN–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker announced today he will be speaking at Donald Trump’s Republican convention in a few short weeks. Yes, that same Scott Walker who said mere days ago that delegates should vote their conscience when it comes to Trump will now speak at Trump’s event.[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Statement on the Passing of Abner Mikva
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement today in response to the passing of Abner Mikva. “Abner Mikva admirably demonstrated throughout his life that politics can be the noble profession Aristotle proclaimed it to be, and that the public good is best achieved by upholding one’s principles[Read More…]