Author: Gary Kopycinski

Charlotte Mayor Backs Middle Class Tax Cut Framework

Charlotte, NC–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010.  Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx announced his support of the bipartisan measure to extend unemployment benefits and Bush era tax cuts to promote job creation and economic growth: “President Obama and a bipartisan coalition of federal lawmakers have come together to extend unemployment benefits and tax cuts,[Read More…]

Interested Parties Memo on the Impact of the Tax Agreement on Economic Expansion and Job Growth

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. Earlier this week President Obama announced a framework agreement on tax cuts that, in the words of one leading economist, “ensures the economic recovery evolves into a self-sustaining economic expansion.” The framework will avert what could have been a major shock to the U.S. economy had[Read More…]

Governor Rendell Applauds President Obama’s Efforts to Defend Middle Class

Harrisburg, PA–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010.  Governor Edward G. Rendell is praising President Obama’s work to reach a tax-package compromise with Congress that will have an immediate impact on more than 83,000 Pennsylvanians scheduled lose their unemployment benefits this month. On the Dec. 7 “Hardball with Chris Matthews” show on MSNBC, Governor[Read More…]

Center On Halsted Invites All To The Inauguration Of The Nation’s First LGBT Homesharing Program

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Center on Halsted cordially invites you to celebrate the inauguration of the nation’s very first Homesharing Program for LGBT older adults. The inauguration ceremony will be held in the John Baran Senior Center, second floor of Center on Halsted, and Homesharing Manager Britta Larson will deliver remarks at[Read More…]

Forest Trail Announces 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently announced its first quarter honor roll. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. Principal’s Award 6th grade Lacrisha Davis 7th grade Melissa Carbaugh, Gillian Elmore, Meridith Embry, Rasean Hyligar, Jasmine Levy, Mauria Owens, Jada Roberts, Bailey Scher, Aniekan Umoren 8th grade[Read More…]

Does God Make A Difference?

Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project "American education proceeds on the assumption that God is either dead or irrelevant." So argues philosopher Warren Nord in a provocative new book, Does God Make a Difference?: Taking Religion Seriously in Our Schools and Universities, published by Oxford University Press.[Read More…]

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Jodelka Named Dean, Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at PSC

Edward Jodelka. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Edward Jodelka is the new dean, corporate and continuing professional education at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Jodelka directs and oversees the operations of the Illinois workNet Center, Matteson Area Center, Corporate and Continuing Education, Business and Community Education Center,[Read More…]

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Marian Catholic Hosts ‘A One Man Christmas Carol’

After “A One Man Christmas Carol” students who met with actor Grant Fitch were Whitney Brierre (Dolton), Andrew Wlos (Crete) Actor Grant Fitch, Nate Jackson (Sauk Village) and Cameron Lewis (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, December 1, Marian Catholic students were treated to cookies, cocoa and actor[Read More…]

Beacon Hill 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll

Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beacon Hill Primary Center in Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163 recently released its first quarter honor roll for third grade students. Principal’s Award Maurice Harris, Kristina King, Terron Webb, Michael Wesley Cameron Williams High Honors Justin Cobbins, Cameron Gilbert, Coy Hampton, Donovan Hughes, Octavius Johnson, Ashly[Read More…]

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