Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 5:58 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. I just met with my National Security Council as part of our regular effort to review and intensify our campaign to destroy ISIL. I want to thank Secretary Kerry for hosting us and for his leadership of[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Feb. 25, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to see you all. Before we get started, I know that there’s a lot of attention on the campaign trail today, as there should, particularly because Michelle’s network is hosting a big debate tonight in Houston.[Read More…]
#FedUpFriday: Chicago Public School Students to Rally Against Budget Cuts Today at Thompson Center
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2015 — Students from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) all over the city will rally today, Friday, February 26th, at the Thompson Center, 100 W Randolph St, at 4:30 PM. Students are gathering together in solidarity with those at schools most harshly affected by the announced cuts to[Read More…]
Odds of a Perfect NCAA Bracket are Near Impossible: DePaul University Mathematician
According to Bergen, “It would be more likely for Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry to hit 414 free throws in a row than it would be to pick a perfect bracket by guessing.” (Image courtesy of DePaul University) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. The odds of picking a perfect[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Professor Shares Memories About the Late David Bowie
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. During a 40-year career of recording and performing contemporary music, Roosevelt University Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul Wertico has rubbed shoulders with many superstars. Members of Pink Floyd, AC/DC, The Who, Yes, Santana, Chicago, and Wilco, are just a few whose numbers have been stored in[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Gillibrand Introduce Bill to Protect Living Organ Donor Rights
Gives Kidney and Other Organ Donors Time and Flexibility to Recover After Donation by Amending Family and Medical Leave Act WASHINGTON –(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R.-Ill.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), along with Congressmen Michael Burgess M.D. (R-Texas-26) and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.-10) today introduced the Living Donor Protection Act[Read More…]
Senators Merkley, Durbin, Blumenthal, Menendez, Schumer Introduce Medical Debt Relief Act
Bill would help consumers and the economy by ensuring that consumers’ credit scores aren’t haunted by paid-off debt taken on through no fault of their own WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Today, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Chuck Schumer[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Process To Appoint Fourth Ward Alderman For City Council
Website launched to ensure open process, committee members named to evaluate candidates CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced a public process to identify a potential replacement for Alderman Will Burns to serve and represent the residents of Chicago’s 4th ward. As has been done in the past to[Read More…]
Pfizer Dodges Taxes and Price Gouges Patients, New Report Finds
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – Sen. Bernie Sanders admonished Pfizer today after a new report exposed how the company squeezes American families by dodging taxes and inflating prescription drug prices. The study, conducted by Americans for Tax Fairness, found that Pfizer has increased the prices of dozens of prescription drugs at[Read More…]
Sanders and Democratic Senators Call for Careful Evaluation of Proposed New Charter Deal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2016 – Sens. Bernie Sanders (I–Vt.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Ron Wyden (D–Ore.) and Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) today sent a letter to the Department of Justice and Federal Communications Commission urging the agencies to consider the potential harmful effects that could result from the proposed[Read More…]
