State employees encouraged to consider environment before printing CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. In honor of Earth Week, Governor Pat Quinn and the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today encouraged employees to participate in the State’s “No Print Week” program from Apr. 21-25, to help increase awareness about paper usage and[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Releases 2013 Tax Returns
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today released his 2013 federal and state income tax returns. In addition to his salary of $161,962.98, Governor Quinn reported a taxable refund of $1,508. Governor Quinn paid $29,407.59 in federal income tax and $7,782 in state income tax in 2013. He also paid[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim Against SK Food Group Inc.
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. The Justice Department reached an agreement today with SK Food Group Inc., a company based in Seattle, resolving claims that the company used discriminatory document practices when verifying the work authority of non-citizens. The department’s investigation, which was initiated based on a referral from the U.S.[Read More…]
Department of Justice Announces University Tour by Administration Officials to Raise Awareness of Campus Sexual Assault
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the Department of Justice today announced a nationwide university tour by top administration officials to raise awareness of campus sexual assault. From April 23-May 1, senior officials from the Departments of Justice and[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder: Justice Department Set to Expand Clemency Criteria, Will Prepare for Wave of Applications from Drug Offenders in Federal Prison
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. In an important step to reduce sentencing disparities for drug offenders in the federal prison system, Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday announced that the Justice Department will soon detail new, more expansive criteria that the department will use in considering when to recommend clemency applications for[Read More…]
Muscle Weakness Seen in Alcoholism Linked to Mitochondrial Repair Issues
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. Muscle weakness from long-term alcoholism may stem from an inability of mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, to self-repair, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. In research conducted with rats, scientists found evidence that chronic heavy alcohol use affects a gene involved[Read More…]
AFL-CIO Releases Recommendations on Administrative Action on Immigration
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014 – Since April 17, 2013, the AFL-CIO has joined its vigorous support for a comprehensive immigration reform bill with a call on the administration to cease needless deportations. Today, the AFL-CIO issues a detailed policy statement that fleshes out the pro-worker case for the Department of[Read More…]
Study Finds Individuals Exposed to Triclosan More Likely to Carry Staph Bacteria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. A study has found that increased human exposure to triclosan is correlated with elevated numbers of individuals carrying staph bacteria. This research adds to the growing scientific literature that questions the safety and efficacy of triclosan, an anti-bacterial chemical widely used in consumer products. The study,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Tuesday, April 22, Earth Day in Illinois
Urges People Across the State to Go Green and Continue Environmental Consciousness CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed Tuesday, April 22 as “Earth Day” in Illinois and urged residents to get outdoors and involved in keeping Illinois at the forefront of conservation and sustainability. The Governor also discussed the[Read More…]
Five Medical Marijuana Patients from Washington State Proceed to Trial in Federal Court
Prosecutions contradict Obama Administration statements, policy against targeting sick patients Spokane, WA—(ENEWSPF)—April 21, 2014. Family members from a rural area of eastern Washington are expected to go to trial next month on federal marijuana charges, despite the Obama Administration’s repeated claims that it does not target seriously ill patients. The[Read More…]
