Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015 – 2:44 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello, everybody! (Applause.) Welcome to the White House. Everybody please have a seat. In case you didn’t know, these are the NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs. (Applause.) I was considering having the Vice President cover these remarks so I[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama at the Federal Trade Commission, Jan. 12, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015 – 2:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody have a seat. Well, thank you, Edith, for your introduction. Edith and I go a long way back. In law school we served on the law review together. I will not say[Read More…]
Discussion of ‘The Four Agreements’ at UUCC’s February Healthy Living Session on Feb. 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2015. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will host a Healthy Living Session on Thursday, February 12 beginning at 1 p.m. Carol Wentz, Occupational Therapist, will summarize and lead a discussion of the book ‘The Four Agreements’ by author don[Read More…]
Bob Fioretti Statement on the Inauguration of Bruce Rauner as Governor of IL
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—January 12, 2015. The following is a statement from Chicago Mayoral Candidate Bob Fioretti: “I join Illinoisans in congratulating Bruce Rauner today and pray for his health and attention to the problems we face as a state. I would caution our new governor to not balance our state[Read More…]
Five Years On, UN Secretary General Ban Honors Haiti’s Earthquake Victims, Looks Ahead to Brighter Future
The Haitian government and the UN Operations have teamed up with project 16/6 – a rebuilding initiative that includes construction training programs. Photo: Logan Abassi/MINUSTAH NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 January 2015 – Marking the anniversary of the massive earthquake that struck Haiti five years ago today, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute[Read More…]
DePaul University’s Board Approves Contract Extension for President
The DePaul University board of trustees extended the contract for the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president, through the end of the 2018-19 academic year. “DePaul University is a very special place, and it is an honor to continue to serve as its president,” said Holtschneider. (DePaul University photo) Chicago[Read More…]
Intercity Bus Travel in the U.S. Increases in 2014
Luxury options, online booking entice travelers according to DePaul University study Bus travel in the U.S. increased again in 2014 with more routes, reserved seats and luxury amenities drawing passengers, reports a new study from DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development. (Image courtesy of the Chaddick Institute) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—January 12,[Read More…]
Supreme Court Allows Scientifically Sound Protections for California’s Bay-Delta Estuary to Stand
Justices won’t review agribusinesses’ challenge to protections for threatened Delta smelt WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015 – The Supreme Court today let stand a federal plan to protect California’s vital Delta ecosystem. The Court refused to hear an appeal brought by agribusinesses trying to undermine protections for the Delta smelt under the Endangered[Read More…]
Center for American Progress on Secretary Arne Duncan’s No Child Left Behind Remarks: Any Rewrite Must Retain Core Focus on Equity, School Improvement
Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. Carmel Martin, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Center for American Progress, issued the following statement today after Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced his principles for a reauthorized Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Before joining CAP, Martin was the assistant secretary for planning,[Read More…]
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan Calls for Strong Education Law That Protects All Students, Ensures High-Quality Preschool, Supports Bold State and Local Innovation
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2015. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today laid out a bold vision for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that continues a focus on the nation’s most vulnerable students. During a speech on the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the nation’s cornerstone education law,[Read More…]
