Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015 Thank you, Van [Jones], for that kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here today – and a privilege to join so many distinguished public servants, dedicated community leaders, passionate advocates and good friends as we discuss an opportunity to make our criminal justice system more[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 21, 2015
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015 SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 21, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 282,000, a decrease of 9,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 291,000. The 4-week moving average was 297,000, a decrease of 7,750 from the previous week’s unrevised[Read More…]
Indiana’s Republican Governor, Mike Pence, Expresses Support for Syringe Service Programs to Combat Spread of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
Announcement Comes as Kentucky’s Republican Governor Signs Bill Approving Syringe Service Programs; Federal Funding Ban on Syringe Services Continues to Hamper Local Efforts to Address Heroin Use and Reduce HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C INDIANA—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. Indiana’s Republican Governor, Mike Pence, said on Wednesday he would consider implementing a syringe service[Read More…]
HHS Takes Strong Steps to Address Opioid-drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2015. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced a targeted initiative aimed at reducing prescription opioid and heroin related overdose, death and dependence. Deaths from drug overdose have risen steadily over the past two decades and currently outnumber deaths from car accidents in[Read More…]
Texas Moms Host Lobby Day to Call for Passage of Medical Marijuana Legislation
Dozens of Texas mothers from all across the state with seriously ill children will be coming together in the state capitol to call for passage of legislation that will help reduce their children’s suffering. AUSTIN —(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2015. A new statewide network of Texas moms and caregivers will be coming[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Affordable Care Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – 10:42 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much, everybody. Everybody, have a seat. Thank you, Doctor, for that introduction. I want to thank Sylvia Burwell, our outstanding head of Health and Human Services. We’ve got some wonderful members of Congress[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, March 25, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015 – 12:46 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delay in getting started this morning. A lot going on. Q What is this? MR. EARNEST: I’m sorry? Q There’s a lot going on. What’s going on? MR. EARNEST: There’s a PBS crew[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Considers Proposal to End Payday Debt Traps
Proposal Would Cover Payday Loans, Vehicle Title Loans, and Certain High-Cost Installment and Open-End Loans WASHINGTON, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced it is considering proposing rules that would end payday debt traps by requiring lenders to take steps to make sure consumers can[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Group Interpretation Team to Compete in Illinois High School Association Final Meet at University of Illinois Springfield
RICHTON PARK, IL—(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2015—Southland College Prep Charter High School’s Group Interpretation team took second place in the Illinois State High School Association (IHSA) Dolton Sectional competition. Seven of the ten cast members were named by judges to the All Sectional Group Interpretation Cast. The team will compete in the[Read More…]
Congo Square Theatre Brings the Donny Hathaway Story to Life on Stage at Governors State University
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 25, 2015. For one night only Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m., Congo Square Theatre makes its debut in the south suburbs at Governors State Univerity’s (GSU) Center for Performing Arts performing ‘Twisted Melodies.’ Directed by Samuel G. Roberson and starring Kelvin Roston Jr., ‘Twisted Melodies’ is[Read More…]
