Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, released the following statement on Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood’s decision to close the investigation into the murders of James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner: “During ‘Freedom Summer’ in 1964,[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on World Refugee Day 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 Today, on World Refugee Day, we recognize the challenges and hardships that refugees face, honor their courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming obstacles, and celebrate their many valuable contributions to our Nation. This year’s commemoration comes as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees reports[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the 2016 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 – 12:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, let me begin by thanking Penny -– not only for her kind words and friendship, but for her outstanding leadership in promoting American business and making the case for commercial diplomacy. Congratulations not only to Penny, but also her[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Carter, Israeli Defense Minister Discuss Security Issues
Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, greets Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the Pentagon, June 20, 2016, before a meeting to discuss the U.S.-Israel defense relationship. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 — During a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon today, Defense Secretary Ash[Read More…]
Chicago Named Nation’s Top City for Return on Startup Investment
Seattle-Based Pitchbook Analyzed Returns on Venture Investment in Startups Over Last Ten Years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today highlighted a new report that builds on Chicago’s reputation of offering new startup companies the best environment to grow and succeed. The report found that Chicago’s startups generate the highest[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Statement on Gun Safety Votes
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement today prior to voting in favor of gun safety amendments put forward by Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Chris Murphy: “Frankly, these Democratic amendments are no-brainers. It is incomprehensible to me, and I believe to the vast majority of Americans,[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on Gun Control
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 I support common-sense gun safety legislation, and I believe Congress needs to act immediately to stop the proliferation of weapons that threaten the safety of our communities. This is a public safety issue and a public health issue, one that threatens our families and neighborhoods every[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Convenes IT Subcommittee Field Hearing to Identify Cyber-Security Issues Affecting Chicago Businesses
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, ranking member of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Information Technology, hosted a Field Hearing today to hear views from business leaders on how effectively federal cyber laws and regulations have been working since the enactment of the landmark Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015.[Read More…]
In Case You Missed It: Washington Post: Inside Trump’s Financial Ties to Russia and His Unusual Flattery of Vladimir Putin
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 By: Tom Hamburger, Rosalind S. Helderman and Michael Birnbaum Donald Trump was in his element, mingling with beauty pageant contestants and business tycoons as he brought his Miss Universe pageant to Russia for a much-anticipated Moscow debut. Nonetheless, Trump was especially eager for the presence of[Read More…]
Behavioral Economics Helps Boost Fuel and Carbon Efficiency of Airline Captains
Novel approach yields major savings, reduces emissions A study found significant savings in carbon emissions and monetary costs when Virgin Airlines pilots were provided with monthly information on fuel efficiency and other individualized feedback. Courtesy of: Virgin Airlines CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 20, 2016 By: Mark Peters Interventions rooted in behavioral economics can[Read More…]
