Secretary Duncan announced in Kansas City, Missouri, during first stop of back-to-school bus tour Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. The U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services today released guidance urging early learning programs to include children with disabilities. The guidance sets a vision for action that recommends states,[Read More…]
Author: Rosemary Piser
VA Awards Local Grants to Prevent and End Homelessness
Flexible Grants Are Helping Achieve Lower Rates of Veteran Homelessness, Community By Community WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. Thousands of very low-income Veteran families around the nation, who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent housing, will continue to have access to crucial services with the renewal of approximately $300 million[Read More…]
Climate Coalition Calls on President Obama to Halt Fossil Fuel Leasing on Public Lands, Oceans
Hundreds of Organizations, Leaders Mobilize to Keep Publicly Owned Oil, Gas, Coal—and Up To Half of Potential Emissions from All Remaining U.S. Fossil Fuels—in the Ground Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. A coalition of more than 400 organizations and leaders will deliver a historic letter to the White House on[Read More…]
Naperville Engineer Sentenced to 12 1/2 Years in Prison for Cutting Communication Cables and Setting Fire to Air Traffic Control Center in Aurora
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. A Naperville engineer who severed critical communication cables at an air-traffic control center in Aurora – causing thousands of flight cancellations and delays throughout the country – was sentenced on Friday to 12 ½ years in federal prison. BRIAN HOWARD used wire cutters to sever multiple[Read More…]
Prairie State College Professor Visits Finland as Part of International Exchange Program
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. Prairie State College (PSC) Professor Elise Spencer recently combined her love of travel with her interest in educational systems during a professional exchange program sponsored by the Illinois Consortium for International Studies and Programs. She blogged her adventure to Finland, “Learning in the Land of the[Read More…]
U.S. News & World Report Lists DePaul University as ‘Innovative School’
DePaul University is one of the country’s “most innovative schools,” according to the 2016 college rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. (Photo by Jon Cecero) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015. DePaul University is one of the country’s “most innovative schools,” according to the 2016 college rankings published by U.S.[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch Provides Updat on International Soccer Investigation
Zurich, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015 Thank you all for coming and thank you for having me here today. The IAP (International Association of Prosecutors) is a tremendous organization that brings together the world’s prosecutors to share insights and improve our collective ability to enforce criminal laws effectively and justly. I want[Read More…]
Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Addresses the 20th Annual International Association of Prosecutors Conference
Zurich, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2015 Thank you, Attorney General [Michael] Lauber, for those kind words – and for your unwavering partnership on a range of issues with profound implications for our nations, and for the world. I could not be more grateful for your bold leadership, your unyielding determination, and your[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Plan for Early Financial Aid: Improving College Choice and Helping More Americans Pay for College
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2015. A higher education is one of the most important investments Americans can make in their future. To help students and families make that investment, the Obama Administration has taken steps to make it easier than ever before to apply for and access federal grants and loans.[Read More…]
Hillary Clinton’s Statement on the Endorsement of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the following statement after the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry endorsed her for President. The United Association has 340,000 members and joins previous endorsements from the American Federation of Teachers, the Machinsts Union, and the[Read More…]
