Episcopal Bishop, Harris and Dallas County Sheriffs among signatories in Friend-of-the-Court briefs before Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals New York—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. In several unique amicus briefs submitted today to the U.S. Court of Appeals in the 5th Circuit, scores of first responders, law enforcement, faith leaders and businesses urged the court[Read More…]
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Conservatives Visit Nevada in Campaign to Remove Anti-Gay Language From GOP Platform
New York –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Today, as part of its “Reform the Platform” campaign to remove anti-gay language from the 2016 GOP national platform, Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry is visiting Nevada to hold a series of meetings with state GOP officials and like-minded activists. “With Republican Governor[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Plan To End Veteran Homelessness In Chicago By 2015
New Housing and Services Will Assist More than 700 Veterans Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) announced today that the City will be partnering with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); the Department of Housing and Urban Development[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces Major Investments in Illinois Justice System Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made a major investment in support of important crime prevention research and the enhancement of several justice system programs in Illinois. “Today’s funding represents an important investment in the Illinois justice[Read More…]
Senator Durbin: CFPB Lawsuit Should Be The End Of The Road For Corinthian Colleges
Senator says Department of Education should follow lead of states like Illinois that have banned new enrollments at Everest, Heald and WyoTech schools WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) – author of legislation that would improve coordination between federal agencies that oversee the for-profit college industry –[Read More…]
Senators Durbin, Risch Announce Senate National Laboratory Caucus During First Ever National Lab Day on Capitol Hill
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Sen. Jim Risch and Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, during the first annual National Laboratory Day on Capitol Hill, to announces the formation of the National Laboratory Caucus. The caucus will aim to highlight how the national labs help meet the innovation, economic growth,[Read More…]
Durbin, Enyart Announce $3.2 MIllion in Federal Funding For New Terminal at Marion’s Williamson County Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. A new federally-funded terminal at Williamson County Regional Airport will ensure that residents of Southern Illinois continue to have access to safe, reliable air service, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Bill Enyart (D-IL) said today. Durbin and Enyart announced that the Williamson County[Read More…]
IKEA Recalls Children’s Swing Due To Fall Hazard
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. Recall date: September 16, 2014 Recall number: 14-276 IKEA GUNGGUNG Swing with child in sling seat Recall Summary Name of product: GUNGGUNG child’s swing Hazard: The suspension fittings can break causing a child to fall from the swing, posing a risk of serious injury. Remedy: View[Read More…]
Illinois Recognizes Adult Day Service Providers During Awareness Week from September 14th to 20th
Observance highlights services that offer support & independence to seniors SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. In observance of Adult Day Services week Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director John K. Holton, Ph.D., is praising providers who offer support services at Adult Day Centers. Adult Day Service (ADS) is designed for older[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, Sept. 16, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing SECRETARY KERRY’S TRAVEL / DEPARTMENT IRAQ IRAQ / SYRIA / IRAN / COUNTERTERRORISM MIDDLE EAST PEACE / UNITED NATIONS TURKEY / IRAQ / SYRIA / IRAN / COUNTERTERRORISM SOUTH KOREA NORTH KOREA REGION / EBOLA LIBYA TURKEY / REGION EGYPT MEXICO IRAN[Read More…]
