Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016 – 12:50 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see a little jovial Friday afternoon spirit here in the Briefing Room. As many of you know from the guidance last night, I’m joined today by Brett McGurk. Brett, as you know, is the Special[Read More…]
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Roosevelt University to Host Annual Golf Outing on August 1
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Golfers of all skill levels are invited to show what they can do on the links at Roosevelt University’s 23rd Annual Scholarship Golf Outing being held Aug. 1 at the Schaumburg Golf Club & Academy, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg. “Our yearly golf outing is a[Read More…]
Creativity in Music Defines Roosevelt University Jazz Studies Professor and Students
Pictured above from left to right are: Larry Gray, David Cain and Roosevelt’s Paul Wertico. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. A new and innovative CD featuring 40 short improvisations by the Chicago-area trio Wertico Cain & Gray reflects the kind of philosophy that Roosevelt University professor Paul Wertico embraces in his teaching[Read More…]
Senate Recognizes Industrial Hemp History Week
Resolution by Wyden, McConnell, Merkley and Paul Commemorates Role of Industrial Hemp in the United States Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. During “Hemp History Week,” the Senate today passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing the important role industrial hemp could play in boosting the agricultural industry and economy of the[Read More…]
Bipartisan House, Senate Leaders Announce Proposed Child Welfare Legislation
Proposed Bill Would Keep More Children Safely at Home and Out of Unnecessary Foster Care WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Today, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., along with Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Ranking Member Sander[Read More…]
Free One-day Gardening Course on Container Gardening Secrets on Saturday, June 25
PARK FOREST–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. The Saturday Morning Gardening Series presented by the Park Forest Environment Commission continues on Saturday, June 25, with a presentation on container gardening secrets. Whether you live in an apartment, condo, town home, or a single-family home, you probably have the space for the color and[Read More…]
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Statement on Puerto Rico Assistance Bill
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act: “I am deeply concerned about the serious financial situation facing Puerto Rico, and I am committed to finding solutions to help its people and[Read More…]
Youth Basketball Coach Indicted on Child Pornography Charges for Allegedly Enticing Boys to Engage in Sexually Explicit Photos and Videos
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. A youth basketball coach from Chicago has been indicted on federal child pornography charges for allegedly paying minor boys to be photographed and video-recorded while engaged in sexually explicit conduct. BRADLEY J. AMES, 35, and a co-conspirator paid approximately $100 to $650 to the minor[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Announces New Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Legislation would curb the number of addictive painkillers flooding the market and promote responsible prescribing practices CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today unveiled new legislation to combat the volume of addictive painkillers on the market and improve prescribing practices as the heroin and prescription opioid[Read More…]
Remarks by Muhammad Ali’s Wife, Lonnie at His Funeral (Video)
KENTUCKY–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2016 https://youtu.be/GCrGph0gACk Source: http://www.youtube.com
