Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2014. Doc Fix Prevents Cuts to Medicare Providers for a Year On Thursday, the House approved a so-called “doc fix” bill that serves as a temporary solution to an ongoing structural problem in the formula used to determine Medicare funding levels. After hours of uncertainty over whether[Read More…]
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Statement by Attorney General Eric Holder on Federal Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages in Michigan, March 28, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today on the status of same-sex marriages performed in the state of Michigan: “I have determined that the same-sex marriages performed last Saturday in Michigan will be recognized by the federal government. These families will be eligible for[Read More…]
Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole Delivers Remarks at the Community Relations Service Transgender Law Enforcement Training Launch
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. I am proud to be here to help launch the Community Relations Service’s Transgender Law Enforcement Training, which we will debut in just a few minutes. I want to thank CRS Director Grande Lum for your leadership on this issue, as well as the other community[Read More…]
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly’s Offices Accepting Submissions for Congressional Art Competition
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. High school students participating in Congresswoman Robin Kelly’s annual Congressional Art Competition may submit their artwork by appointment at one of her three district offices, April 14 through April 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Matteson Chicago Kankakee 600 Holiday Plaza Drive 1000 E.[Read More…]
Former Miss Kentucky Joins Southerners for the Freedom to Marry
New York–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Yesterday Freedom to Marry announced that former Miss Kentucky Djuan Trent has joined the $1 million public education campaign Southerners for the Freedom to Marry as its newest honorary co-chair. The campaign launched in Atlanta last month with 15 partner organizations, including the Fairness Campaign of Kentucky, to[Read More…]
Observing LGBT Health Awareness Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. A statement by HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: LGBT Health Awareness Week is an important time to bring attention to the unique health needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans and to highlight the progress we’ve made in our work to ensure LGBT Americans have[Read More…]
Hidden Ponds in Thorn Creek Woods
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming[Read More…]
Spring 2014 Arrives at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 27, 2014. Spend some time in Thorn Creek Woods and you will notice little patches of color making its way into the brown and gray woodland. Spring beauties are poking their little white and pink heads out, the greens of the wild leeks and onions are becoming[Read More…]
Lineup for Lollapalooza 2014 Announced
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—March 26, 2014. The complete 130-band lineup for Lollalooza 2014 was announced today. The event will be held August 1 – 3 for the 10th year in Chicago’s Grant Park. Three-day passes for the festival sold out in an hour on Tuesday. Single-day passes for $100 are now on sale[Read More…]
Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be Held on April 6; Rich East To Be Inducted
Rich East High School will be inducted into the Park Forest Hall of Fame this year. (Photo: ieanea.org) Park Forest Historical Society’s annual Park Forest Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday April 6, 2014 at 3 p.m. in Park Forest Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The ceremony[Read More…]
