SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. South Suburban College Basketball Programs will host “Community Night” on Saturday, February 15, 2014, vs. Carl Sandburg College. The Lady Bulldogs will tip off at 1:00 p.m. followed by the #3 nationally ranked men at 3:00 p.m. Residents, businesses and their employees of SSC District[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
South Florida Resident Convicted in Connection with International Fraudulent Lottery Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. A federal jury in Miami today convicted a South Florida resident for her role in an international fraudulent lottery scheme that targeted U.S. citizens, the Justice Department announced. Charmaine Anne King, 51, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. was convicted of one count of conspiracy, three counts of[Read More…]
W.R. Grace Pays Over $63 Million Toward Cleanup and Restoration of Hazardous Waste Sites in Communities Across the Country
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. W.R. Grace & Co, based in Columbia, Md., paid over $63 million to the U.S. government under its bankruptcy plan of reorganization to resolve claims for environmental cleanups at approximately 39 sites in 21states, the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced[Read More…]
Moraine Valley Community College Receives Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. With a tradition of proven support for veterans, military students and their families, Moraine Valley Community College was presented with the Fall 2013 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Veteran Education, at a ceremony Wednesday, February 5, at the main campus in Palos Hills. “We salute Moraine Valley[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Announces Key Step Forward for Offshore Wind Project in Oregon
First Offshore Wind Project Proposed for West Coast; Builds on Momentum from Successful Lease Sales for Projects in Atlantic PORTLAND, Oregon–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. On the heels of President Obama’s State of the Union address where he laid out actions to move the economy toward clean energy sources, reduce carbon pollution[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Feb. 5, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014 – 1:13 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: I’m bringing guest stars. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here for your daily briefing. As you can see, today I have with me Secretary Vilsack. You may have seen reported this morning that the Secretary is[Read More…]
Secretary of State Kerry’s Interview With Jake Tapper of CNN’s The Lead, Feb. 5, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. QUESTION: The Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, said that Bashar al-Assad in Syria has been strengthened since the chemical weapons deal. The United Nations says that Assad’s regime is torturing children. He seems to be – Assad seems to be slow-walking the chemical weapons process,[Read More…]
U.N. Expresses ‘Deepest Concern’ Over Widespread Sexual Abuse by Clergy, Finds Vatican Failed to Protect Children
Committee Calls for Overhaul of Policies to Enable Protection and Accountability, Full Disclosure of Clergy Sex Abuse Records New York—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. “The Holy See has consistently placed the preservation of the reputation of the Church and the protection of the perpetrators above children’s best interests, as observed by several national[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on CVS Caremark Decision to Stop Selling Cigarettes
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2014. I applaud this morning’s news that CVS Caremark has decided to stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products in its stores, and begin a national campaign to help millions of Americans quit smoking instead. As one of the largest retailers and pharmacies in America, CVS Caremark[Read More…]
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals May Target Fish Hearts
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2014. According to a new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives, chemical contaminants in waterways that mimic estrogen -endocrine disruptors- target developing heart valves in fish and impair the growth of fish hearts. The study illustrates that these hormone-mimicking compounds, which include some pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other[Read More…]
