Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. The United States is deeply troubled by the continued use of mass trials and sentencing in Egypt, and particularly by today’s death sentence against 683 defendants. Today’s verdict, like the one last month, defies even the most basic standards of international justice. The Egyptian government has[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by President Obama on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Today, Michelle and I join Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The work and witness of both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II shaped not only the Catholic Church but the world. Pope[Read More…]
Park Forest Vehicle Sticker Fees Increase May 1, Tickets Possible
Park Forest Village Hall will Remain Open Until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 – Expect Long Lines PARK FOREST—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Residents are reminded that Park Forest vehicle stickers must be displayed on every vehicle registered in the Village of Park Forest before April 30, even if the vehicle[Read More…]
Major Drug War Hearings to be Held in Congress This Week; Hearings Come Amid Huge Domestic Drug Policy Reforms on Sentencing and Marijuana
House Holds Hearing on Defense Department and State Department Drug War Activities, Senate Holds DEA Oversight Hearing NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. This week, both chambers of Congress will hold major hearings on the drug war. On Tuesday, April 29, at 10 a.m. there will be joint subcommittee hearing entitled “Confronting[Read More…]
USDA Food Safety Tips for States in the South and Midwest Affected by Severe Storms, April 28, 2014
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing food safety recommendations for states affected by a powerful storm system that moved through the South and Midwest on Sunday, spawning several tornadoes in Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. The National Oceanic[Read More…]
New York Republican Congressman Michael Grimm Indicted
Charges with Mail, Wire And Health Care Fraud, Filing False Tax Returns, Perjury, Obstruction Of An Official Proceeding, Hiring And Employing Unauthorized Aliens And Related Charges, In Connection With A Manhattan Restaurant He Owned And Operated NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014. A 20-count indictment was unsealed this morning in federal court[Read More…]
Al Jazeera America Video: The Plight of Holocaust Survivors in Israel
From Al Jazeera America: More than six million Jews died during the Nazi holocaust in world war two. Hundreds of thousands of elderly survivors now call Israel home. But even in the country where they are safe from persecution the survivors arenât free from the painful memories and our Nick[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly Announces Winners of Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly with James ‘Drew’ Richardson, a resident of Chicago’s South Side and a student at Walter Payton High School, who won first place in the Second Congressional High School Art Competition, for his entry titled, ‘Train of Thought.’ (PHOTO SUPPLIED) South Holland, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Kelly announced the winners[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call to Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, April 28, 2014
PHILLIPINES—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Tonight the President called Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe to receive an update on the severe weather. The President expressed his condolences for those families who lost a loved one and his concern for the individuals still missing. He expressed his gratitude for the heroic first responders working[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder: Justice Dept. to Collect Data on Stops, Arrests as Part of Effort to Curb Racial Bias in Criminal Justice System
$4.75m Project Seeks to Ease Mistrust Between Law Enforcement, Minority Communities Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2014. Noting that African-American and Hispanic males are arrested at disproportionately high rates, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday that the Justice Department will seek to collect data about stops, searches and arrests as part[Read More…]
