Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–May 13, 2010. Thank you for that kind introduction and to all of you for inviting me to speak with you today about one of the most important priorities for the Department of Justice and the Obama Administration: healthcare; specifically, healthcare fraud. Every year, hundreds of billions of dollars[Read More…]
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Former First Lady Laura Bush Supports Marriage Equality for Same-Sex Couples, Abortion
From ABC News: Former first lady Laura Bush has broken with her husband on the premier social issues of his administration and said she backs gay marriage and abortion. After more than eight years of silence on the controversial issues, Mrs. Bush said in an interview with CNN’s Larry KingTuesday,[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Praises President Obama’s Nomination of Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court
Elena Kagan. (Photo: HRC) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, hailed President Obama’s selection of United States Solicitor General Elena Kagan as the nominee for the opening on the United States Supreme Court created by the retirement of[Read More…]
HRC Statement on GLAD DOMA Challenge Hearing
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued the following statement today on the federal challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management brought by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, which was heard in Federal District Court in Boston.[Read More…]
Center on Halsted Launches New Youth Mentorship Program
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Center on Halsted will officially unveil its new Youth Mentorship Program this April. The Youth Mentorship Program will pair LGBTQ youth—aged 13 to 18—with adult mentors who have similar interests, hobbies and professional goals. Mentors will share their experiences as productive members of the LGBT community; provide professional[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Vetoes General Assembly’s Illinois University Tuition Waiver Bill
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today vetoed Senate Bill 365, which placed limited restrictions on Illinois’ legislative tuition waiver program, and called on the General Assembly to abolish its practice of granting free university scholarships to selected constituents. Governor Quinn added that the tuition waiver program is an unwarranted[Read More…]
Health Reform Advocates Press for Federal Authority to Roll Back Premium Hikes
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 10 – Sixty-three health reform and consumer groups are throwing their support behind legislation that would empower a new federal watchdog to stop unreasonable health insurance premium increases. Just days after federal and state officials announced an investigation of the nation’s largest insurer, Wellpoint, for their failure to properly[Read More…]
With Global Hunger a Top Concern, UN Launches Online Drive to Spur Action
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 May 2010 – The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched a major online drive today to spur action to eliminate hunger and highlight the fact that one in six people worldwide go hungry everyday. Through the “1billionhungry project” people can voice their outrage about world hunger[Read More…]
Park Forest Bans Cell Phone Use While Driving
Mayor Ostenburg presents St. Irenaeus pastor Rev. Terry Johnson with a proclamation welcoming him to Park Forest at Monday’s meeting of the Village Board. (Photo: ENEWSPF. Gallery: Rev. Terrance Johnson Honored) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest Village Board passed an ordinance Monday night prohibiting motorists from using a cell[Read More…]
Annual Graduate Exhibit at PSC Through May 20
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The creative expressions of 12 graduating students from Prairie State College are on display through May 20 in the college’s Christopher Art Gallery. Their works include drawings, paintings, and photographs that feature a range of techniques and subjects. Pictured from left to right: First row:[Read More…]
