Day: October 18, 2016

Afraid of Suppressing Their Own Vote, Republicans Suddenly Deny Vote Rigging

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By kos Election’s rigged, dude. Feel free to stay home. Over the last few decades we’ve had to suffer one Republican conspiracy theory after another about Democratic voter suppression. Whether it was ACORN, or Mickey Mouse registering to vote, or voter ID, conservatives have relentlessly undermined[Read More…]

Judge Slams Rick Scott’s Florida for ‘Obscene’ Disenfranchisement

FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 By Joan McCarter He just keeps losing The courts are not looking kindly at Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s multiple efforts to keep people—primarily Democrats—from voting. Last week, his refusal to extend the voter registration deadline in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew was denied, and voter registration continues into[Read More…]

A Cinderella Story for the Whole Family at Governors State University

University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 – Two daughters; one chance to marry the King. What does a father do? Does he choose one and forsake the other? Not in this tale of goodness, generosity, and love! John Steptoe’s Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale celebrates the beauty in all of[Read More…]

Missouri Man Who Set Fire to Mosque and Who Attempted Arson at Planned Parenthood Sentenced to 63 Months in Prison

Jedediah Stout MISSOURI–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016.  Jedediah Stout, 32, of Joplin, Missouri, was sentenced today in the Western District of Missouri to 63 months in prison for setting fire to the Islamic Society of Joplin mosque as well as for two attempted arsons of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Joplin, announced[Read More…]

Leveraging Diversity Workshop at Prairie State College November 10

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016.  Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting a workshop for business leaders, professional groups and individuals who want to discover how to leverage the power of diversity in the workplace. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Adult, Training[Read More…]

Mayor Rahm Emanuel Cuts Ribbon on New Accenture Digital Hub

Center Features State-of-the-Art Digital Technologies; Houses More Than 500 Experts CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Accenture leadership to cut the ribbon on the company’s new Digital Hub in Chicago. Located in the West Loop, the 70,000-square-foot office houses more than 500 Accenture Digital experts and is designed[Read More…]

Chicago Named Nation’s #2 City To Visit By Condé Nast Traveler

City Moves Up in Publication’s Annual Readers’ Choice Award Poll CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced Chicago has been named the nation’s #2 travel destination in Condé Nast Traveler’s 29th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Among the list of the nation’s top large cities, Chicago moved up from last[Read More…]

After New Social Security Cost-of-Living Announcement, Sen. Warren and Rep. Duckworth Urge Congress to Pass the SAVE Benefits Act to Provide Emergency Payments to Seniors, Veterans, and Other Americans

Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) Despite rising core expenses, seniors, veterans, and Americans with disabilities to receive only 0.3 percent COLA increase in 2017 after facing a zero COLA in 2016 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016.  Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today renewed their call for Congress to[Read More…]

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

Husqvarna mower Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 18, 2016 Recall Summary Name of product:  Lawn mowers Hazard:  The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator. Consumer Contact:  Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921[Read More…]

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