Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Last year, Democrats and Republicans in the Senate came together to pass a commonsense bill to fix our broken immigration system – a bill that would grow our economy, shrink our deficits, and reward businesses and workers that play by the rules. But so far, Republicans[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
EU-US Summit: Joint Statement, March 26, 2014
Brussels, Belgium–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. We, the leaders of the European Union and the United States, met today in Brussels to reaffirm our strong partnership. Wereaffirmedour shared values of democracy, individual freedom, the rule of law and human rights, and a common commitment to open societies and economies. Starting from those[Read More…]
NEW WHITE HOUSE REPORT: The Impact of Raising the Minimum Wage on Women and the Importance of Ensuring a Robust Tipped Minimum Wage
“Most people who would get a raise if we raise the minimum wage are not teenagers on their first job – their average age is 35. A majority of lower-wage jobs are held by women. These Americans are working full-time, often supporting families, and if the minimum wage had kept[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Department of Water Management Announce the Start of 2014 Construction Season
DWM Increases Infrastructure Work in Third Year of Building a New Chicago Program CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Commissioner Thomas Powers today announced the Department of Water Management is starting its 2014 construction season under the Building a New Chicago infrastructure program, which will include 85 miles of[Read More…]
New Life Nutritional Center Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Super Fat Burner, Maxi Gold and Esmeralda Dietary Supplements
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2014. New Life Nutritional Center is recalling all lots of “Super Fat Burner capsules, Maxi Gold capsules and Esmeralda softgels” to the user level after FDA analysis revealed the products contain undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredients: sibutramine, phenolphthalein or a combination of both sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine[Read More…]
‘Away From Her’ Film Screening and Discussion at Governors State University on April 2
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. Governors State University (GSU) will host a screening and discussion of Sarah Polley’s heartrending film, ‘Away from Her.’ The event will begin at 6 p.m. in GSU’s new screening room, F1622, on the University’s main campus, 1 University Parkway, University Park. ‘Away from Her,’ is[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel Announcing his Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Today I am announcing that Navy Rear Admiral Margaret “Peg” Klein will serve as my Senior Advisor for Military Professionalism, reporting directly to me on issues related to military ethics, character, and leadership. I appreciate Rear Admiral Klein’s willingness to take on this new assignment. She[Read More…]
Statement by Senator Bernie Sanders on NSA Surveillance
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement today on reports that President Barack Obama intends to seek another 90-day extension of the bulk collection of Americans’ phone records before asking Congress to make private phone companies store the records: “As someone who voted against the Patriot[Read More…]
CEO of Bankrupt Sentinel Management Group Convicted in $500 Million Fraud Scheme Before Firm’s 2007 Collapse
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2014. The chief executive officer of the bankrupt Sentinel Management Group, Inc., was convicted today of defrauding more than 70 customers of over $500 million before the firm collapsed in August 2007. The defendant, ERIC A. BLOOM, misappropriated securities belonging to customers by using them as collateral for[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Google Announce Free Wi-Fi at Two of the City’s Most Popular Parks
Garfield Park and South Shore Cultural Center Outfitted with Wireless Internet Service CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that, through a partnership between the City of Chicago and Google, free wireless service is now available at two of Chicago’s largest and busiest parks: Garfield Park and the South[Read More…]
