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Presidential Proclamation–Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 10, 2010. In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More than 60 years later, the Declaration reflects the world’s commitment to the idea that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” As Americans, this self-evident truth[Read More…]
Senate Blocks Repeals Of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ And Ban On Privately Funded Abortion On Military Bases
WASHINGTON-(ENEWSPF)-December 10, 2010. The Senate voted yesterday to block consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that included two key civil liberties provisions: repeal of the discriminatory “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and repeal of the current ban on privately funded abortion care on military bases. The[Read More…]
Last Best Chance Option Surfaces for DADT Legislative Repeal This Year
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, praised the bipartisan proposal under the leadership of Sens. Lieberman and Collins that emerged this evening to pass repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” as a stand-alone piece of legislation. The news[Read More…]
Linzey Jones Sworn In As Circuit Court Judge
Judge Linzey Jones (center) with wife Gloria (left) and mother Dianne Jones. (Photo: Shelia Hester-Whorton) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Monday, December 6, approximately thirty family members, friends and supporters watched as Linzey Jones of Olympia Fields was sworn in as Circuit Judge of the Circuit Cook of Cook. Judge Jones[Read More…]
Secretary Sebelius Outlines How the Affordable Care Act is Improving the Quality of Care
ORLANDO–(ENEWSPF)–December 8, 2010. On Tuesday, December 7th, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius delivered a keynote address at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 22nd Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care in Orlando, Florida. Sebelius outlined how the Affordable Care Act improves health care delivery for doctors,[Read More…]
Center On Halsted Invites All To The Inauguration Of The Nation’s First LGBT Homesharing Program
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Center on Halsted cordially invites you to celebrate the inauguration of the nation’s very first Homesharing Program for LGBT older adults. The inauguration ceremony will be held in the John Baran Senior Center, second floor of Center on Halsted, and Homesharing Manager Britta Larson will deliver remarks at[Read More…]
Forest Trail Announces 2010 First Quarter Honor Roll
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Forest Trail Middle School recently announced its first quarter honor roll. Names of students receiving top honors appear below. Principal’s Award 6th grade Lacrisha Davis 7th grade Melissa Carbaugh, Gillian Elmore, Meridith Embry, Rasean Hyligar, Jasmine Levy, Mauria Owens, Jada Roberts, Bailey Scher, Aniekan Umoren 8th grade[Read More…]
Jodelka Named Dean, Corporate and Continuing Professional Education at PSC
Edward Jodelka. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Edward Jodelka is the new dean, corporate and continuing professional education at Prairie State College (PSC). In his new position, Jodelka directs and oversees the operations of the Illinois workNet Center, Matteson Area Center, Corporate and Continuing Education, Business and Community Education Center,[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Hosts ‘A One Man Christmas Carol’
After “A One Man Christmas Carol” students who met with actor Grant Fitch were Whitney Brierre (Dolton), Andrew Wlos (Crete) Actor Grant Fitch, Nate Jackson (Sauk Village) and Cameron Lewis (Olympia Fields). (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– On Wednesday, December 1, Marian Catholic students were treated to cookies, cocoa and actor[Read More…]
