The College of Communication will welcome a new dean Aug. 4. Salma Ghanem is coming to DePaul University from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, where she was dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts. (Photo courtesy of Central Michigan University) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. Salma Ghanem, a communication[Read More…]
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The Truth About the Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Premiums: Conservatives Don’t Have the Facts on Their Side
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, is delivering on its promise of quality, affordable coverage for millions of Americans. As attention turns to next year’s marketplace premiums, a new report released by the Center for American Progress puts these premiums into context and warns that efforts[Read More…]
Utah Judge Orders Recognition of Valid Marriages of Same-Sex Couples
Order Given a 21-Day Stay to Allow State to Respond SALT LAKE CITY–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. A federal judge ordered the state today to recognize the marriages of same-sex couples who were legally married in Utah after a federal court struck down a state ban, but before the U.S. Supreme Court[Read More…]
Federal Judge Strikes Down Oregon Ban On Marriage for Same-Sex Couples
PORTLAND, Ore.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane ruled today that Oregon’s exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage is unconstitutional—paving the way for couples to begin marrying immediately. “I am so thrilled to have the freedom to marry the love of my life. Marriage strengthens families like mine,[Read More…]
Highway Construction Careers Training Program Provides Job Seekers with a New Short-Term Option at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) recently added one more graduation to its list of ceremonies this spring with its new Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP). On May 10th, SSC presented certificates of completion to 13 of 15 students who enrolled in the pilot program back[Read More…]
Sertoma Centre’s 2014 High Tea Event Benefits Community
Proceeds help agencies provide needed services. Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. Make your reservations now and enjoy a delightful afternoon of fun, food and fashion. Sertoma Centre, Inc. and Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center are hosting this unique event on Wednesday, June 4 at Crystal Tree Country Club, 10700 W 153rd[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 19, 2014
Glen Rosenquist (L) and John Wisnewski ready to serve at the St. Irenaeus stand at the Park Forest Farmers Market. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2014. If you’re curious about the status of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the League of Women Voters of the[Read More…]
Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, Chef Tom Colicchio to Help Kick-off New Poverty Blog
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2014. Today, civic leaders, researchers, low-income people, and poverty advocates are joining the Half in Ten Education Fund, a project of the Center for American Progress, to launch a new blog dedicated to better informing the American public about poverty and solutions to dramatically reduce it. Spearheaded by CAP[Read More…]
Clothing, Shoe Recycling at Park Forest Farmers’ Market Beginning June 14
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2014. The Park Forest Farmers’ Market will now offer clothing and shoe recycling services from 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday through September. The dates when accepted items may be dropped off are: – June 14– July 12– August 9– September 13 USAgain, a green,[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Topeka School District Senior Recognition Day
Topeka, Kansas–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2014 – 6:33 P.M. CDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, guys. Thank you so much. Wow! (Applause.) Look at you guys. (Applause.) All right, you all rest yourselves. You’ve got a big day tomorrow. I want you guys to be ready. It is beyond a pleasure and an[Read More…]
