Elkhart, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2016 – 5:10 P.M. EDT MS. IFILL: Good evening. And welcome to Elkhart, Indiana, as we sit down with President Obama and the residents of this community to discuss their concerns, look back on his time in office, and assess the feverish campaign to succeed him. This[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama in Commencement Address to the United States Air Force Academy
President Barack Obama congratulates Air Force Cadet 1st Class Riley Vann during the Class of 2016 graduation at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 2, 2016. The 821 cadets who graduated became the Air Force’s newest second lieutenants. Air Force photo by Mike Kaplan Colorado Springs,[Read More…]
Veterans Upward Bound to Mark 20 Years with Success Stories on June 3 at Roosevelt University
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. An Evanston woman whose life fell apart for years after being harassed and assaulted by superiors in her U.S. Army unit will discuss her recovery and new career working with veterans as Veterans Upward Bound at Roosevelt celebrates its 20th anniversary on Friday, June 3. Patricia Yusuff-Hudson,[Read More…]
Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Admits Distributing Kilograms of Marijuana and Laundering the Proceeds Through Luxury Auto Purchases
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. The leader of a Chicago drug trafficking organization pleaded guilty in federal court today to distributing more than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and laundering the proceeds by purchasing luxury cars and leasing high-rent properties. JONATHAN TANKSON admitted in a plea agreement that he coordinated bulk[Read More…]
Des Plaines Resident Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Conspiring to Manufacture Marijuana in Rockford Warehouse
ROCKFORD —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. A Des Plaines man was sentenced today in federal court by U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala for his role in a conspiracy to manufacture and distribute marijuana. JEREMIAH N. CLEMENT, 38, of Des Plaines, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, to be[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Celebrates Pride Month by Reaffirming ‘All Are Welcome’
New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. This June for LGBT Pride Month, Planned Parenthood is proud to reaffirm its commitment to the rights and health of LGBTQ people. At Planned Parenthood, we realize that our incredible patients and supporters don’t comprise any one identity, and we understand how important[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month by Calling for Health Equity for Immigrants
New York, NY —(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. This month marks the third annual Immigrant Heritage Month, a nationwide effort to gather and share inspirational stories of immigration in America. As a leading U.S. health care provider and global health advocate, Planned Parenthood will celebrate immigrants in the United States and around[Read More…]
137 State Legislators Express Support for Women’s Access to Safe, Legal Abortion
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. 137 state leaders from Arizona to Texas have signed an open letter expressing their support for a woman’s access safe and legal abortion. Specifically, the legislators have expressed their support for four of their colleagues–the Honorable Wendy Davis (D) of Texas, Teresa Fedor (D) of Ohio,[Read More…]
Hurricane Damage Costs Will Skyrocket Due to Climate Change, New Report Finds
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 2 – Costs from hurricane damages in the United States are expected to increase 39 percent in the coming decades because of the effects of climate change and coastal development, according to a new report prepared by the Congressional Budget Office for Sens. Bernie Sanders and Patty Murray. The[Read More…]
Feds: Marijuana Trafficking Falls Following Statewide Legalization
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2016. Federal marijuana trafficking prosecutions have declined significantly since the passage of statewide laws regulating the plant’s production and retail sale to adults, according to data provided by the United States Sentencing Commission. According to their latest factsheet, the number of marijuana trafficking offenders prosecuted at the[Read More…]
