Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014 – 9:25 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Bonjour! That’s the extent of my French. (Laughter.) Few places in the world warm the heart like Paris in the spring. This morning, we’re going to do our best with Washington in the winter. (Laughter.) France is[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
‘Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line’ Program
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. The Park Forest Historical Society will present the program, “Along the Chicago South Shore and South Bend Rail Line” by author Cynthia Ogorek on Sunday February 23, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. in Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Ms. Ogorek will be selling and[Read More…]
Endangered Species Act Protection Sought for 9 Rare Caribbean Lizards
Skinks Found Only in Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Threatened by Introduced Predators, Habitat Destruction ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal petition today seeking Endangered Species Act protection for nine newly identified species of skinks found only in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.[Read More…]
Community Members Fight To Save Schoolchildren and Families from Mountaintop Removal
Argue their case to stop a destructive mine in federal appeals court today Lexington, KY–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. Today national and Kentucky groups argued their challenge to a proposed Kentucky mountaintop removal mine in federal appeals court. Kentuckians For The Commonwealth and Sierra Club Cumberland Chapter, represented by Earthjustice, Appalachian Mountain[Read More…]
‘Near-Infinitesimal’ Exposure to Neonicotinoids Reduces Bees Ability to Gather Food
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. In the midst of another tough winter for bees across the globe, scientists reveal new research showing that exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides causes a 57% reduction in the amount of pollen bumblebees are able to collect for their colony. The new evidence on these systemic pesticides,[Read More…]
Apply Now for 2014 Scholarships and Financial Aid at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. The South Suburban College Foundation (SSCF) 2014 Scholarship Books and Applications are now available in the President’s Office (Room 2134), the Financial Aid Office (2355) and online at www.ssc.edu/foundation. The SSC Financial Aid Office is also encouraging all prospective and current students to complete the[Read More…]
Non-credit Classes Starting Up at South Suburban College Next Week
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. South Suburban College’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a variety of non-credit classes for friends and family of all ages and interests. A new schedule of classes in areas such as creative arts, computers, language, professional development, and much more will begin February 17th[Read More…]
Eight in 10 Uninsured Latinos May Qualify for Medicaid, CHIP or Lower Costs on Monthly Premiums in the Health Insurance Marketplace
95 percent of uninsured Latinos could qualify for lower costs on coverage if all states expanded Medicaid Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2014. A new report issued today by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) finds that that nearly 8 in 10 uninsured Latinos may qualify for Medicaid, the Children’s[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Data Breach, Identity Theft Concerns Spike in Top 10 Complaints for 2013
Attorney General Releases Data Showing Dramatic Increase in Consumer Worry over Impact Data Breaches & Risk of Identity Theft Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her annual top 10 list of consumer complaints, revealing Illinois residents are increasingly worried over how businesses protect their personal and financial[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Feb. 10, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 10, 2014 – 1:39 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I hope you had a terrific weekend, and I welcome you here back at the White House. Before I take your questions, I wanted to highlight something that’s happening in the House of Representatives, where[Read More…]
