CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments today involving Wisconsin’s voter ID law. The American Civil Liberties Union presented arguments asking the court to uphold an April 29 federal court ruling striking down the law as unconstitutional and in violation of Section 2 of the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Secretary of State Kerry’s Press Availability in Ankara, Turkey, Sept. 12, 2014
Ankara, Turkey–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you for being patient. I appreciate it very, very much. And good evening to all. I’m very pleased to be back here in Turkey, where I have had a series of productive meetings through the course of the day with President Erdogan[Read More…]
Remarks by Attorney General Eric Holder at the Hispanic National Bar Association 39th Annual Convention
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Buenas tardes. Muchas gracias por sus emotivas palabras y su calurosa bienvenida. It’s a privilege to help welcome the Hispanic National Bar Association to our nation’s capital for your 39 th Annual Convention. And it’s a great pleasure, as always, to be in such distinguished company.[Read More…]
Community Oriented Policing Services Outlines Best Practices for Use of Body-Worn Cameras for Police Officers
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Today the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) released Implementing a Body-Worn Camera Program: Recommendations and Lessons Learned. The report analyzes some of the costs and benefits of law enforcement using body-worn video technology. “Law enforcement agencies across the nation[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Event
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014 – 11:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Everybody, have a seat. Have a seat. Welcome to the White House. Give Ivan a big round of applause for the introduction. (Applause.) Dayna, thank you for sharing your story. And I want[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts AWE Weekend October 25 and 26, 2014
(Graphic supplied) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Marian Catholicis offering a unique learning opportunity for academically talented students in grades 5 through 8. In collaboration with Northwestern University’s Center for Talent Development, the Accelerated Weekend Experience (AWE) program provides challenging, hands-on, in-depth exploration for those passionate about the subjects of (Materials Science[Read More…]
New Pollinator Bill Helps Pesticide Industry, Not Bees or Beekeepers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2014. Center for Food Safety today expressed concerns with a bill that could derail positive efforts already underway in Congress and the White House to improve pollinator health. The purposefully narrow and limiting bill, H.R. 5447, was introduced by Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and would amend the[Read More…]
HHS Awards More Than $295 Million in Affordable Care Act Funds to Increase Access to Primary Care at Health Centers
Funding creates an estimated 4,750 new jobs; Helps newly insured access care Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced today $295 million in Affordable Care Act funding to 1,195 health centers in every U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin[Read More…]
South Suburban College Adult Education to Celebrate National Adult and Family Literacy Week September 22-26
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) will be celebrating National Adult and Family Literacy Week from September 22 through September 26. The week is in recognition of the growing need to address the needs of the adults who need assistance in learning the English language, working to[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Senator Durbin, Governor Quinn, Congressman Quigley Announce Federal Funding For Twin Pedestrian Bridges Over Lake Shore Drive At 41st And 43rd Streets
New Bridges Will Better Connect South Side Bronzeville to the Lakefront CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—September 12, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Governor Pat Quinn and Congressman Mike Quigley today announced the long-planned twin lakefront pedestrian bridges at 41st and 43rd Streets will be built as the result of recently approved[Read More…]
