WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 26, 2010 – Changes made to the way the Defense Department applies the law that bans gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military means that officials will apply the law in a more fair and appropriate manner, the Pentagon’s top lawyer said here today. General Counsel[Read More…]
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Actor Dennis Hopper Dying of Cancer
From CNN: If Dennis Hopper attends the dedication of his star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame Friday, it may be the last time his fans see the actor alive. Hopper is dying of prostate cancer, according to documents filed in his divorce case this week. Hopper, 73, is too weak[Read More…]
March is Problem Gambling Month
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Illinois agencies that regulate gaming in Illinois recognize that for some people the fun and excitement of winning a little extra money at the races, casinos, or by playing the lottery can become unhealthy. But, it may be difficult to tell in some cases whether or not[Read More…]
New National Survey Shows that More than a Quarter of Youth aged 12 to 20 Drank Alcohol in the Past Month
Rockville, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. More than a quarter of youth aged 12-20 (27.6 percent) drank alcohol in the past month, according to a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The study shows that the underage drinking rates were as high as 40 percent in some[Read More…]
Senator Burris Commends Defense Secretary Gates for Actions to Curb ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 25, 2010. Today, United States Senator Roland W. Burris praised Defense Secretary Robert Gates for his announcement of several measures to help stop the discharge of gay and lesbian service members from the military and to curtail the influence of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy. The[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Principal to Receive Racial Justice Award
Sr. Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. will receive the St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School Principal, Sister Kathleen Anne Tait, O.P. has been named by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Racial Justice to receive the St. Katharine Drexel Racial Justice Award.[Read More…]
Court Rules That Mississippi School Violated First Amendment Rights Of Lesbian Student
ABERDEEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. A Mississippi federal court today ruled that school officials violated a lesbian student’s First Amendment rights when it canceled the high school prom rather than let the student attend with her girlfriend. The U.S. Court for the Northern District of Mississippi stopped short of ordering Itawamba[Read More…]
New Report: Implementing the Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2010. Today the Center for American Progress released a new report that outlines why implementing the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” can be accomplished quickly and would require few changes in military regulations and practices. CAP’s analysis found that most existing regulations are already neutral with[Read More…]
Sharp Increase in Earned Income Tax Credit Payments for Illinois Families
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Illinois families have an extra $15.4 million in their pockets so far this year due to a 16% increase in the number of families eligible for tax credits through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). About 638,000 Illinois families have already received EITC credits of $80.8 million[Read More…]
State of Illinois Announces Launch of Improved Birth Registration System
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 22, 2010. Dr. Damon T. Arnold, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), is announcing the launch of the Electronic Birth Registration System within the Division of Vital Records. Earlier this year, the Department implemented a new birth registration system in all 121 birthing hospitals throughout Illinois. [Read More…]
