Sawtooth National Recreation Area Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015 – 12:05 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, over the last six years, the American people have worked really hard to bounce back from the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We got jobs numbers today, showing that America[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senators Kirk, Donnelly Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investments in Small Businesses
SBIC Advisers Relief Act Will Reduce Burdensome Regulation and Costs for Small Businesses Nationwide; SBICs Help Provide Financing to More Than 300 Illinois Businesses WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) this week introduced legislation that helps small businesses by encouraging investments in Small Business Investment[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Rubio Bill Would Block Arms to Bahrain
Legislation Would Make Arms Sales Contingent on Human Rights Improvements Washington, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., introduced legislation this week that would block the sale or transfer of certain arms to Bahrain until the State Department certifies that Bahrain has fully implemented all[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Department Of Streets And Sanitation Announce City Has Responded To More Than 1,700 Tree Emergencies Caused By Weekend Storms
Forestry Crews To Now Redirect Efforts To Pick Up Storm Debris Along Parkways CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation forestry crews have successfully responded to the more than 1,700 “tree emergencies,” or downed trees and branches, that resulted from the severe[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Textura Corporation To Add Jobs In Chicago And Make Chicago A Central Recruiting Hub
Fast-Growing Technology Company to Bring New Jobs to Chicago with 23,000 Square-Foot Innovation Center CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. Mayor Emanuel today announced that Textura Corporation (NYSE: TXTR), a leading provider of collaboration software solutions for the construction industry, has opened an innovation center in downtown Chicago to increase the company’s access[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Supports Iran Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today announced that he will support an agreement that the United States and other nations negotiated with Iran to limit its nuclear program. Sanders issued a statement after a telephone conversation on Friday with President Barack Obama, who addressed some of Sanders’[Read More…]
Extremists Must Not Be Allowed to Escalate Israeli-Palestinian Tensions, Warns UN Secretary General Ban
The West Bank barrier, along with checkpoints, roadblocks and permit system, has created a closure regime that has had a dire effect on all aspects of life for Palestine refugees. Photo: UNRWA/Isabel de la Cruz NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 August 2015 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today spoke out against recent violence between[Read More…]
Senior Veterans Showcase Benefits of Sports During National Veterans Golden Age Games
Omaha, Nebraska–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. More than 800 Veterans ages 55 and older are expected to compete in the 29th National Veterans Golden Age Games, Aug. 8-12 in Omaha, Neb. The official kick-off starts at 6:30 p.m., August 8 at the CenturyLink Center Arena. Participants will compete in 14 events including[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, Aug. 7, 2015
Alliance members gathered outside Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland Thursday night to protest GOP candidates’ hostile statements towards Medicare and Social Security. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015 GOP Candidates Attack Social Security, Medicare at Primary Debate Last night, the Republican Party held its first primetime primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio.[Read More…]
Landmark Agreement Reached on Stop-and-Frisk Policy in Chicago
Agreement includes independent evaluation of CPD practices and procedures, additional data collection by CPD, heightened training for officers, and increased transparency; Independent consultant will report to public twice annually on stops and searches by CPD CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2015. In a landmark agreement between the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the[Read More…]
