Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. The Army has initiated its investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance and capture of Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl from Combat Outpost Mest-Lalak in Paktika Province, Afghanistan on or about June 30, 2009. The Army has appointed as the investigating officer Maj. Gen. Kenneth[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Alleged Associate of ‘NullCrew’ Arrested on Federal Hacking Charge Involving Cyber Attacks on Companies and Universities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. A Tennessee man was arrested and charged with federal computer hacking for allegedly conspiring to launch cyber attacks on two universities and three companies since last summer, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendant, TIMOTHY JUSTIN FRENCH, is allegedly associated with a group of individuals, known[Read More…]
Merkley: ENDA Executive Order Empowers Millions to Go to Work Free of Discrimination
Leading advocate for employment non-discrimination renews calls for Speaker Boehner to allow a vote on ENDA: “No more excuses.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley – the lead Senate sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) and the leading congressional advocate for an executive order to bar federal contractors[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces U.S. House STEM Competition Winners
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth congratulated Matthew McKellar, Kristen McKellar, Ethan Shaw and Chris Laker for winning the first ever U.S. House STEM App Competition with their entry titled, “College Prep Timer.” This application is a study timer for pacing questions during test practice that many high[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Remarks Regarding the Shakman Decree
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2041. Judge Schenkier, thank you for the opportunity to address the court on this significant day for the City of Chicago and its residents. Today is about resolving what has happened in Chicago’s past, and more importantly, pointing the way to Chicago’s future. For decades, city jobs that[Read More…]
Landmark Agreement Signed to Restore and Protect Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Annapolis, MD–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. This afternoon, the Chesapeake Executive Council—which represents the seven watershed jurisdictions, a tri-state policy group and federal agencies including the Department of the Interior—signed the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, committing Chesapeake Bay Program partners to a set of interrelated goals to advance the restoration, conservation and[Read More…]
White House to Issue Executive Order Barring LGBT Discrimination by Federal Contractors
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. The White House today announced the President’s intention to issue an executive order that would ban workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees of federal contractors. ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero had this comment: “This is a historic announcement. President Obama’s commitment to LGBT equality[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Adds a Test to Newborn Screening
All newborns in Illinois will now be tested for severe combined immunodeficiency SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck today announced that IDPH is now testing all babies born in Illinois hospitals for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and other immunodeficiencies. SCID is an inherited[Read More…]
IDOT Opens New DBE South Suburban Resource Center in Park Forest
Second in Chicago Area Provides One-Stop Shop for Interest in State Projects CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider joined state and local officials today for the grand opening of the new Illinois Department of Transportation South Suburban Resource Center in Park Forest. The center, located in the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Reform Illinois’ Medicaid System
Landmark New Law Modernizes Outdated Medicaid System, Restores Dental and Podiatric Care to Patients, Supports Affordable Care Act CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to modernize and improve Illinois’ Medicaid system. The new law will benefit Illinois’ three million residents who currently receive Medicaid, as well as[Read More…]
