Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. Attorney General Loretta Lynch released the following statement regarding arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on same-sex marriage: “I am committed – as is this department – to ensuring equal dignity and equal treatment for all members of society, regardless of sexual orientation. As we argued[Read More…]
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Senator Kirk: ‘Life Comes Down to Who You Love’
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today attended a marriage equality rally in front of the Supreme Court of the United States and reaffirmed his support for gay marriage. In 2013, Senator Kirk expressed his support for gay marriage. “Life comes down to who you love, and[Read More…]
Senator Merkley on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Cases: ‘Discrimination Has No Place in our Nation’s Laws’
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in landmark cases that could bring marriage equality for same-sex couples to all 50 states: “There are few concepts as fundamentally American as equality. As the United States Supreme Court[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders on Gay Marriage: ‘Time for Supreme Court to Catch Up to the American People’
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015 – As the Supreme Court today took up cases on gay marriage, Sen. Bernie Sanders said gay Americans in all states deserve the right to wed. “Of course all citizens deserve equal rights,” Sanders said. “It’s time for the Supreme Court to catch up to the American[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Calls Out Department of Education for Including Other For-Profit Colleges Under Investigation as ‘Viable’ Transfer Options for Corinthian Students
Durbin set to meet with Secretary Duncan on Thursday in Washington WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called out the Department of Education for suggesting students that have been harmed by the collapse of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. transfer to other for-profit companies – including Westwood[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces $1.1 Million Investment in Quincy Airport
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2015. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the City of Quincy, Illinois has received a $1,100,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration for infrastructure improvements and upgrades at Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field Airport. This grant will be used to construct[Read More…]
Hundreds of Students and Parents Attend Reception for ‘Robin’s Readers’
SOUTH HOLLAND—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. More than 400 students and their parents attended a reception at South Suburban College recognizing the participants of “Robin’s Readers,” a book reading challenge for students throughout the 2nd Congressional District, grades K-8. During the 10-week challenge, more than 3,000 students collectively read tens of thousands[Read More…]
Chicago Family Business Council to Welcome Gov. Rauner, Honor Centennial Companies
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. The Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University will welcome Gov. Bruce Rauner and present the inaugural Centennial Company Awards at this year’s annual Family Business Day on May 5. As the final event of council’s 20th anniversary year-long celebration, Family Business Day will honor its[Read More…]
Professor Salaita Attorneys Comment on American Association of University Professors Report on His Firing
Following Investigation, Group Finds UIUC and Chancellor Violated Academic Freedom and Due Process New York –(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. In response to a report issued today by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on the firing of Professor Steven Salaita, his attorneys at the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) issued[Read More…]
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Cases Challenging Marriage Bans for Same-Sex Couples
WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2015. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today in cases that challenge laws in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee barring same-sex couples from marrying and recognition of marriages of same-sex couples performed out of state. Today’s hearing sets the stage for final resolution of the debate[Read More…]
