Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. On this day in 1865 – more than two years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation – word finally reached Galveston, Texas that the slaves there were free. Juneteenth marked an important moment in the life of our nation. But it was only the[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Response to Uganda’s Enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. As President Obama has stated, the Government of Uganda’s enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) runs counter to universal human rights and complicates our bilateral relationship. We announced in April a series of initial responses, and we have since considered how further to reinforce our support[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Corporal William Kyle Carpenter
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014 – 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Please be seated. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. The man you see before you today, Corporal William Kyle Carpenter, should not be alive today. Hand grenades are one of the most[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Situation in Iraq, June 19, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014 – 1:32 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. I just met with my national security team to discuss the situation in Iraq. We’ve been meeting regularly to review the situation since ISIL, a terrorist organization that operates in Iraq and Syria, made advances inside of[Read More…]
International Trade Center Director at Governors State University attends Asia Pacific Economic Forum at the White House
University Park, Ill.—(ENEWSPSF)–June 19, 2014 – Hongxia (Mary) Ma, director of the Illinois International Trade Center at Governors State University, was invited to participate in the Asia Pacific Economic Forum May 29 at the White House in Washington D.C. She was among 100 Asian-American business leaders from around the country[Read More…]
BREAKING NEWS: New York to Become 23rd Medical Marijuana State; Senate, Assembly and Governor Announce Deal
Thousands Will Still Benefit, Although Bill Excludes Smoked Marijuana Albany—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. Today, the Assembly, Senate and Governor Cuomo announced a deal to move forward on a limited medical marijuana program, which makes New York the 23rd state to adopt such a program. The new law will provide relief to[Read More…]
Bruce Rauner ‘Role Model’ Scott Walker Participated in ‘Criminal Scheme’ Prosecutors Allege
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 19, 2014. Prosecutors allege in court documents released today that Bruce Rauner’s “role model,” Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, was at the center of a nationwide “criminal scheme” to circumvent state campaign finance and election laws. According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Scott Walker sent an email in 2011[Read More…]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Orders GE Capital to Pay $225 Million in Consumer Relief for Deceptive and Discriminatory Credit Card Practices
Nearly 750,000 Consumers Harmed by Illegal Credit Card Practices WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is ordering GE Capital Retail Bank (GE Capital), now known as Synchrony Bank, to provide an estimated $225 million in relief to consumers harmed by illegal and discriminatory credit card practices.[Read More…]
Senators Rand Paul, Cory Booker Introduce Bipartisan Medical Marijuana Measure in Lead-up to Floor Vote
A similar measure to curb errant DOJ enforcement won an historic 219-189 vote in the House last month Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced today their plan to introduce a budget amendment to curb Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement in medical marijuana[Read More…]
Auditions for ‘Moon Over Buffalo’ Coming to South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 19, 2014. The PAC Rats Theatre Company of South Suburban College will hold open auditions for the Ken Ludwig comedy, ‘Moon Over Buffalo.’ The auditions will take place on July 9th and 10th beginning at 7:00 p.m. Readings will be held in the Kindig Performing Arts Center[Read More…]
