First Time the Ceremony Will Be Held Outside New York City; 25th Anniversary of “Oscars of the Food Industry” to Take Place at Lyric Opera of Chicago on May 4, 2015 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation (JBF), Don Welsh, President[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
South Carolina: Lawmakers Sign Off On Hemp Cultivation Measure
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 20, 2014. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director South Carolina lawmakers have approved legislation, Senate Bill 839, reclassifying varieties of cannabis possessing minute quantities of THC as an industrial crop rather than a controlled substance. The measure states, “It is lawful for an individual to cultivate, produce, or[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces A More Than $1.5 MIllion Investment In Flood Protection Efforts in Kankakee, Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded a $1,537,500 grant for flood protection efforts in Kankakee, Illinois. “As extreme weather events like flooding continue to occur with greater frequency[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Colonel Kyle Kremer Of Scott Air Force Base
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander Colonel Kyle Kremer today to discuss operations at Scott Air Force Base. WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with Scott Air Force Base’s 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander Colonel Kyle Kremer today. During the[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Announces Expanded Investigation of VA Wait Lists, Restriction on VA Bonuses
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released this statement today following the Senate Appropriations Committee’s Military Construction and Veterans Affairs subcommittee markup this morning. Senator Kirk is the Ranking Member on this subcommittee: “The recent allegations of secret wait lists and long wait times at Department of Veterans[Read More…]
House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Tighten Restrictions on Corporate Tax Inversions
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. A group of nearly a dozen House Democrats today introduced legislation to tighten restrictions on corporate tax inversions, limiting the ability of American companies to avoid U.S. taxation by combining with a smaller foreign business and moving their tax domicile overseas. The House legislation and companion[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Counts Down Days Republicans Have to Change History and Avert George W. Bush Being the Last Republican President…Ever
Floor speech reminds Republicans only 18 legislative days remain before July 4 recess to address immigration reform. Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. This morning, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 10 a.m. hour (ET) to remind Republicans that time is of[Read More…]
GM Recalls 2.42 Million Vehicles in Four U.S. Recalls, May 20, 2014
DETROIT–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. In a continuing effort to quickly address emerging safety issues, General Motors announced today it is recalling about 2.42 million vehicles in four separate U.S. recalls. The recalls are for: 1,339,355 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia medium crossovers from the 2009-2014 model years and Saturn Outlooks[Read More…]
Petco to Stop Sales of China-Made Dog and Cat Treats
First national pet specialty retailer to remove all China-made dog and cat treats from in-store and online retail assortment SAN DIEGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014 – Petco today announced it will stop carrying China-made dog and cat treats at its more than 1,300 store locations nationwide, including Unleashed by Petco stores and[Read More…]
Illinois Honors Achievements in Hiring and Promotion of People with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–May 20, 2014. The state of Illinois today honored the achievements of those who have done an outstanding job of providing equal opportunity and access to people with disabilities, including the Illinois Tollway and a number of other state agencies that have participated in the Successful Disability Opportunities program.[Read More…]
