Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Today, Senators Hatch (R-Utah), Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ryan (R-Wis.) introduced the Trade Promotion Authority legislation (TPA-2015), which would extend “fast track” negotiating authority for trade deals, including the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). With fast-track, Congress would lose its[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama At Working Families Champions of Change Event
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015 – 2:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Hello, everybody. Thank you so much. Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, have a seat, have a seat. Well, welcome to the White House, everybody. Picked a nice day to visit. (Laughter.) And I want to thank Satya not only[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. I am pleased that Chairman Hatch, Senator Wyden, and Chairman Ryan have introduced bipartisan legislation to help us negotiate trade agreements that are good for our economy, our businesses, and most importantly for our workers. My top priority in any trade negotiation is expanding opportunity for[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Underscores Importance of Advance Care Planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day
Washington, DC–-(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Today, on National Healthcare Decisions Day, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) underscored the importance of advance health care planning to American families. Representative Blumenauer has long advocated for policies that empower patients to make informed decisions about their health care throughout their lives. Representative Blumenauer released the[Read More…]
Representative Blumenauer Underscores Importance of Advance Care Planning on National Healthcare Decisions Day
Washington, DC–-(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Today, on National Healthcare Decisions Day, Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) underscored the importance of advance health care planning to American families. Representative Blumenauer has long advocated for policies that empower patients to make informed decisions about their health care throughout their lives. Representative Blumenauer released the[Read More…]
Defense Secretary Carter Discusses Top National Security Priorities
Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, brief reporters at the Pentagon, April 16, 2015. DoD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015 – Defense Secretary Ash Carter today discussed his top priorities and other[Read More…]
Wyden, Polis Introduce Breaking Down Barriers to Innovation Act to Modernize Outdated Copyright Laws
Bill Expands Exemptions to Copyright Controls; Boosts Security Research, Journalism and Fair Use of Copyrighted Works Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Representative Jared Polis, D-Colo., today introduced a bill to boost security research, journalism and freedom of expression by reforming outdated provisions of the[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Responds to New Fast Track Legislation
Lawmaker Calls it the Same Raw Deal for American Workers Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04) today responded to the introduction of so-called “fast track” legislation that would give President Obama the authority to push through major trade deals with little to no input from Congress.[Read More…]
Cary, Illinois Man Charged In Federal Court With Robbery Of Fifth Third Bank In Woodstock, Illinois
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. A Cary, Ill. man was charged today in federal court with bank robbery. MICHAEL FETERICK, 45, of Cary, Ill., also known as “Michael Retterly,” was charged with the robbery of Fifth Third Bank, 1745 South Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, Ill., on April 15, 2015. According to the[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces 24,000 Job Opportunities Available for Youth through One Summer Chicago 2015
Registration Opens for a Record Number of Job and Internship Opportunities to Keep Youth Safe and Engaged this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the One Summer Chicago program will expand to provide summer job and internship opportunities for 24,000 youth ages 14 to 24 in[Read More…]
