NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. Last week the ongoing crisis in Ferguson, Mo. prompted President Obama to call for a review of federal programs that send military equipment and money to police departments. A new policy proposal released today from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law suggests he[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
School’s Back in Session, Leave the Toxins Behind
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2014. It’s back to school time again, which for many of our readers and parents across the country means the unnerving possibility of hazardous pesticide exposure at school from well-intentioned but misguided attempts to create a germ and pest-free environment. Because children face unique hazards from pesticide[Read More…]
EPA Releases Three Final Chemical Risk Assessment
Agency identifies health concern from chemical used in paint strippers WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2014. Today, EPA released three final risk assessments for specific uses of three chemicals found in common household products. The risk assessment for Dichloromethane (DCM), which is widely used in paint stripping products, indicates health risks to both[Read More…]
New Hampshire Supreme Court Sidesteps Challenge to Tax-Credit Aid to Religious Schools
Civil Liberties Organizations Criticize Ruling Dismissing Lawsuit against ‘Neo-Voucher’ Program on Technical Grounds Concord, N.H. –(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of New Hampshire, and Americans United for Separation of Church and State criticized today’s decision by the New Hampshire Supreme Court dismissing a challenge to a tuition[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Hang Up on Phony Government Scams
Attorney General Warns Phone Scammers Posing as Government Officials Attempt to Con Illinois Residents Into Sending Money Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today alerted Illinois residents to a rising phone scam in which callers pose as government officials to attempt to con people into sending money on[Read More…]
‘Moon Over Buffalo’ Performances Coming to South Suburban College Stage
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will present ‘Moon Over Buffalo,’ Ken Ludwig’s madcap backstage comedy. Performances will take place in the Kindig Performing Arts Center on the Main Campus on September 19, 20 and 26 at 8:00 p.m., September 27 at[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces $10 Million Investment in CPS Safe Passage Program
Funding Will Expand Innovative Program to Help Ensure Safe Passage to Chicago Public Schools that Serve More Than 65,000 Students CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $10 million state investment in the Safe Passage program for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The investment will expand the program by[Read More…]
State Department Alerts U.S. Citizens of Potential Implications for Travel Because of Ebola in Parts of West Africa
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to screening procedures, travel restrictions, and reduced aviation transportation options in response to the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease in Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. This Travel Alert will expire on February 27, 2015. Due to an outbreak[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending August 23, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending August 23, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 298,000, a decrease of 1,000 from the previous week’s revised level. The previous week’s level was revised up by 1,000 from 298,000 to 299,000. The 4-week moving average[Read More…]
Union Street Beat: Open Mic Night on Friday, August 29
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2014. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will host an Open Mic Night on Friday, August 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Open Mic includes poetry, spoken word, rap, acoustic performances, singing, excerpts from short[Read More…]
