CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. The Student Review at Prairie State College (PSC) recently was recognized with a number of awards in the annual state competition sponsored by the Illinois Community College Journalism Association. Several students received awards for excellence in journalism, including James McCoyne, first place in staff editorials; Latia[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Congresswoman Duckworth Secures Bipartisan MOM Act as Part of National Defense Authorization Act
Provision Extending Maternity Leave for Women in the Military Passes House Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Last night, the Military Opportunities for Mothers (MOM) Act passed as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives today. 79 members of Congress on both sides of the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Federal Grant for DuPage Homeownership Center
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the DuPage Homeownership Center an $18,183 grant to support their efforts in providing a wide variety of housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low-to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. This funding[Read More…]
Colorado: State Approves Up To $10 Million For Cannabis Research
State-sponsored program will gather objective scientific research regarding the efficacy of marijuana for medical treatment Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday approved legislation to fund observational and clinical research assessing the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis. The measure earmarks up to $10 million within the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Secretary Shinseki, Calls For Public Report On Illinois VA Facilities
Appropriations Committee authorizes increased funding for Veterans Affairs Inspector General to investigate allegations of delayed healthcare at VA facilities WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Following a meeting today with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to discuss recent reports that facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs – including Edward[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin: Bipartisan Bill Investing in Illinois Infrastructure Priorities Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today said that the Conference Report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 passed by the U.S. Senate earlier today invests in critical Illinois waterway infrastructure. The bill – which was passed by the House[Read More…]
Senator Kirk’s Veterans Priorities Pass Full Appropriations Committee With Bipartisan Support
VA Funding Bill Now Moves to Full Senate WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, today voted with the full Committee to pass the VA and Military Construction Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015. The bill[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces $6.7 Million to Hire Young People to Work on Public Lands Across the Nation
Secretary Jewell Joins Groundwork Denver, Youth Corps Members at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge, Site of One of 43 Projects Winning Grants COMMERCE CITY, Colo.–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. As part of the Department of the Interior’s ambitious youth initiative to inspire millions of young adults and veterans to play, learn, serve[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan to Veterans, Service Members & Families: Specialized Resources & Services Available for Financial, Legal Issues
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. In recognition of Memorial Day, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today reminded Illinois veterans, service members and their families about the resources her office provides to ensure they receive the federal and state benefits they have earned for their service and to ensure that their legal rights are[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, May 22, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing CHINA Condemnation of Terrorist Attack in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region of China THAILAND Coup Declared / State Department Determination / Review of Bilateral Assistance / Embassy Emergency Message / Contact with Thai Military Leaders / Contact with Countries in the Region[Read More…]
