President Barack Obama greets audience members after delivering remarks on health care reform during the Catholic Hospital Association Conference at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2015 – 11:58 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. [Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Psychology Graduate Aims to Impact Youth in Her Community
Benita Figueroa will graduate from DePaul University with a BA in psychology this June. Dedicated to helping in her community, here she is pictured in the peer mentoring office at Byrne Hall where she helps fellow students with questions they might have about classes, graduation and even study tips. (Photo[Read More…]
College of Communication Grad Sees Advertising as Storytelling
Jose Juarez will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and advertising from DePaul’s College of Communication. Juarez fell in love with advertising after realizing “advertising is essentially storytelling.” Since completing his studies in March, he accepted a full-time position as an assistant account executive with FCB,[Read More…]
Future Teacher Aims to Change Children’s Lives Through Music
Larena Code will graduate from DePaul University’s School of Music honors program with a bachelor’s degree in music education. She plans to continue working with children as a music teacher after graduation. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2015. Music has been a major part of Larena Code’s life for[Read More…]
‘Act of Defiance’ Fuels Future Leader’s Path
ROTC Cadet Val Gonzalo, who is graduating from DePaul University’s Driehaus College of Business with a double major in management and finance, was instantly enamored by the ROTC program and took to heart the lessons she learned from her training. After graduating she will join the Army and work at[Read More…]
Senator Kirk and Eastern European Community Leaders Discuss European Countries to be Included in the Visa Waiver Program
Last Week Kirk, Mikulski Introduced Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Easier Travel Between Allied Countries and the United States CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Chicago-based Eastern European community leaders met Monday to call for the passage of bipartisan legislation that would allow several Eastern European countries to[Read More…]
Senator Wyden: Republican Leaders Are Trying to Make a Bad Defense Bill Worse By Adding Flawed Cyber Amendment
Wyden Calls for Full Debate and Amendments on Cybersecurity Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2015. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement in response to calls to attach a flawed cybersecurity bill to the National Defense Authorization Act. “Senate Republican leaders are trying to make a bad defense bill[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Statement on H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-User Relief Act
Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2015. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) issued the following statement on H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-User Relieft Act: “I stand in strong opposition to H.R. 2289, the so-called “Commodity End User Relief Act.” While it is critical that Congress reauthorizes the Commodity Exchange Act, passing a restrictive[Read More…]
Pali Design Recalls Children’s Furniture Due to Tip-Over, Impact, Suffocation Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 9, 2015 Pali Design Wendy Armoire Recall Summary Name of product: Children’s furniture Hazard: The plastic restraint strap used to attach armoires, combos, dressers and hutches to a wall can break and allow the unit to tip over. Falling furniture can result in a wide range of injuries[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Interior Secretary Jewell Outline Wildfire Threat During 2015 Fire Season
Stress Need to Reform Broken Wildfire Funding System DENVER –(ENEWSPF)—June 9, 2015. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced above average fire activity projections for the upcoming 2015 wildfire season. To view the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) forecast, visit this[Read More…]
