Dennis and Judy Shepard with President Obama. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, praised the U.S. Senate today for passing the conference report for the FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill by a vote of 68 to[Read More…]
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Says Colleges of Education Must Improve for Reforms to Succeed
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today called for America’s colleges of education to dramatically change how they prepare the next generation of teachers so that they are ready to prepare their future students for success in college and careers. Noting that America’s schools will need[Read More…]
Tenth Anniversary of “Lights On Afterschool” Calls Attention to Importance of Afterschool Programs Nationwide
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 22, 2009. Today, at more than 7,500 events across the country and at military bases worldwide, Lights On Afterschool’s tenth anniversary is being celebrated in a coordinated drive emphasizing the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families and communities. The Empire State Building in New York City[Read More…]
In U.S., 39% Say View on Healthcare “Depends” on Details
PRINCETON, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. While the majority of Americans appear to have made up their minds on healthcare reform, 39% say their support for a final healthcare bill will depend on how the details still being worked out in Congress are resolved. The finding comes from a USA Today/Gallup poll[Read More…]
Obama Administration Expands Efforts to Improve School Meals and Children’s Health
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 21, 2009 – First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the Obama Administration is expanding the HealthierUS School Challenge. Originally established to recognize elementary schools that are creating healthier school environments through their promotion of good nutrition and physical activity, the Challenge will now be[Read More…]
House Judiciary Committee Passes Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 21, 2009. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) today applauded the strong, bipartisan vote to report H.R. 3596, The Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009. “Today’s vote is an important step forward toward opening up health and medical malpractice insurance markets to real competition,”[Read More…]
GSU Plans 40th Anniversary Celebration Event
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Governors State University is observing its 40th Anniversary in grand fashion on November 7. An evening of great music, entertainment, and new and old friends offers the opportunity to celebrate 40 years of excellence in education. The celebration begins with a pre-show reception at 6 p.m., in[Read More…]
Marian Presents Holiday Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 11-12 in Band Room
Tasty treats at the Marian Catholic High School main office? Actually, the Pottery class constructed some delicious looking entrees in clay. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Marian Catholic High School Fine Arts Department will feature its seventh annual Holiday Madrigal Dinner on Dec. 11-12 in the Marian Band Room.[Read More…]
Mr. Monk Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Testify Against Blagojevich
Chicago , IL–(ENEWSPF)– As former Governor Rod Blagojevich continues to work on tying the knot with Donald Trump, one of his closest friends and advisors pleaded guilty today and agreed to testify for the prosecution when Blago’s case comes to trial. From the Chicago Tribune: Another domino has fallen in[Read More…]
James Degorski Spared Death Penalty in 1993 Brown’s Chicken Murders
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– From the Chicago Tribune: A Cook County jury today spared James Degorski of the death penalty three weeks after he was convicted in the murders of seven workers at the Brown’s Chicken restaurant in Palatine in 1993. He will be sentenced to life in prison. The jury began deliberations at[Read More…]
