CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. A rally called “National Day of Action on Gun Violence Prevention” was hosted today by Representatives Robin Kelly, Jan Schakowsky, Bill Foster, Danny Davis, Mike Quigley and Steny Hoyer. Similar rallies were held across the country today to continue conveying the urgency for gun reform initiated on[Read More…]
Author: Press
FDA Requests Additional Information to Address Data Gaps for Consumer Hand Sanitizers
Proposed rule focuses on certain active ingredients in antiseptic hand sanitizers and wipes used in the consumer setting Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Park District Announce Nike Investment to Provide Specialized Training for 1,500 Park District Recreation Leaders this Summer
Nike’s Swoosh Summer Academy to Provide Camp Leaders with Training on Positive Sportsmanship to Lead 40,000 Campers this Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Mayor Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that camp recreation leaders will begin the summer season with fresh perspective and new skills to bring to their[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Breaks Ground On Plumbers’ Local 130 Training Center
State-of-the-Art Center Will Support More Than 4,000 Journeymen and Apprentice Plumbers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today joined Business Manager James Coyne and leadership from Plumbers’ Local 130 to break ground on the union’s new training center in the West Loop. When complete the center will provide a modern,[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack at International Airport in Istanbul
A busy street in Istanbul, Turkey. Photo: World Bank/Simone D. McCourtie NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 June 2016 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned today’s terrorist attack at Istanbul’s Ataturk International Airport, according to his spokesperson. “He expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Speaks Out Against Anti-Muslim Bigotry in Ted Cruz Hearing on ‘Radical Islam’ (Video)
Rebukes Subcommittee Chairman Cruz’s call for increased police patrols of “Muslim neighborhoods” across America WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today condemned the rise of anti-Muslim rhetoric and bigotry in the United States during a hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights,[Read More…]
Celebrating the New Stonewall National Monument
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016 National Park Service employees unveil a banner to celebrate the designation of the Stonewall National Monument. The new monument is located at Christopher Park, a historic community park at the intersection of Christopher Street, West 4th Street and Grove Street, directly across from the Stonewall Inn[Read More…]
Intervention Dramatically Lowers Violent Crime Arrests for At-risk teens
Crime Lab study finds Becoming a Man program also boosts high school graduation The University of Chicago Crime Lab has studied the positive effects of Becoming a Man, a counseling/mentoring program in Chicago. Photo by: Robert Kozloff CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016 By: Mark Peters A school-based intervention for at-risk teenagers in[Read More…]
Beyond the Reckless Rhetoric, Trump’s Ideas on Trade Sound Oddly Familiar
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. Throughout this campaign, Trump’s statements on trade, like everything else he says, have been erratic and irresponsible, full of bluster and the promise of a reckless trade strategy that would put American jobs at risk. The divisive rhetoric in his today’s speech on trade was no[Read More…]
Families Will Rally to Disarm Hate on Wednesday, June 29
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2016. Join Jan Schakowsky, Steny Hoyer, Danny Davis, Bill Foster, Robin Kelly, and Mike Quigley to take a stand against gun violence and #DisarmHate. Families will be rallying at Federal Plaza, 219 South Dearborn in Chicago at 9 a.m. to make our voices heard. Source: http://www.now.org [Read More…]
