CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the passing of James Brady: “Jim Brady had a heart full of grace. Few people have overcome as much adversity as Jim, and yet this native son of Centralia refused to let his injuries get in the way[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Passing of James Brady
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Jill and I are saddened to hear of the loss of James Brady, our dear friend and one of the country’s finest public servants. Our friendship goes back to the days when Jim was the press secretary to my former colleague, Republican Senator Bill Roth of[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of James Brady
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family of former White House Press Secretary James Brady on his passing. Jim is a legend at the White House for his warmth and professionalism as press secretary for President Reagan; for the strength he brought to[Read More…]
Statement from Dan Gross, President, Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence on the Passing of James Brady
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. “We are heartbroken over the passing of James Brady. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife, Sarah, and the rest of his family as we mourn the loss of our dear friend and a true American hero. Jim never gave up fighting and never lost his[Read More…]
New Jersey Assembly Passes Major Bail Reform Legislation Which Now Moves to Governor Christie’s Desk for Signature
Two-Year Battle for Bail Reform Culminates in Comprehensive Legislation That Will Promote Justice, Fairness and Public Safety; Advocates Applaud Bi-Partisan Effort for Reform Trenton, NJ—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Today the New Jersey State Assembly passed major bail reform legislation. The legislation has already passed in the State Senate and will now[Read More…]
An Evening for a World Beyond War On August 9 in DC
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. An Evening for a World Beyond War — a fundraising event for a global campaign to end all war will be held on Saturday, August 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Busboys and Poets, 5th and K Streets NW, Washington, DC. There is a[Read More…]
Following Lifting of Drinking Water Ban in Toledo, Senator Brown Announces that Ohio Will be Considered for New Federal Funds to Improve Water Quality in Western Lake Erie Basin
Brown Urges USDA to Approve Joint Application from Ohio, Indiana, Michigan to Improve Water Quality in Western Lake Erie Basin WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Following the City of Toledo’s announcement that it has lifted its drinking water ban, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that Ohio’s joint application with Michigan[Read More…]
Feds Urged to Suspend Grand Canyon Uranium Mine to Protect Water, Wildlife and People
BLM Fails to Respond to Groundwater Contamination at Pinenut Mine GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Conservation groups have sent a letter urging federal regulators to suspend operations at a uranium mine near the Grand Canyon, where millions of gallons of uranium-laced groundwater threaten people and wildlife. Records from[Read More…]
EWG-Duke Study Finds Five Times As Much Cancer-Causing Fire Retardants in Children As Mothers
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 4, 2014. Scientists at the Environmental Working Group and Duke University have found evidence that the average level of a cancer-causing fire retardant chemical in the bodies of children tested was nearly five times the average in their mothers, according to a new report released today. In the[Read More…]
Playing Electronic Games for a Short Time, May Be Beneficial, But Excessive Use Can Have the Opposite Effect
Elk Grove Village, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 4, 2014. Children and teens who spend a small amount of time playing electronic games may be better-adjusted than those who never play, or who play too much, according to a study in the September 2014 Pediatrics (published online Aug. 4). Researchers looked at data on[Read More…]
