Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015 – 6:22 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: There’s been another mass shooting in America — this time, in a community college in Oregon. That means there are more American families — moms, dads, children — whose lives have been changed forever. That means there’s another community stunned[Read More…]
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Hillary Clinton Responds to Shooting at Community College in Oregon
BOSTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. In a television interview with Janet Wu of Boston ABC affiliate WCVB, Hillary Clinton addressed today’s mass shooting in Oregon. A clip from the newscast is available here. Please see below for a transcript of her full comments concerning the shooting: JANET WU: Let’s start with that. [Read More…]
Rep. Blumenauer Statement on Umpqua Community College Shooting
Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. Today, Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) released the following statement: “My heart breaks for the Umpqua Community College family and the surrounding community as we struggle to cope with this tragedy. “Far too many times in my tenure as a Congressman I have witnessed[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory Marks Centennial of Easter Rising on Oct. 23-25
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of Ireland’s Easter Rising rebellion, Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory will stage Sean O’Casey’s The Plough and the Stars on Oct. 23-25 at Roosevelt University in Chicago. (Pictured above is a scene from the Rising in Dublin during Easter Week in April 2016). [Read More…]
Roosevelt University Real Estate Student Wins Inaugural Scholarship from NAIOP
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. A Roosevelt University real estate student is one of only two students in Chicago to be selected to receive a prestigious first-ever scholarship from NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Jamila Danzy, a Chicago native and currently a resident of the city’s Hyde Park neighborhood, has[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Umpqua Community College Shooting
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement regarding reports of a shooting at Umpqua Community College (UCC) in Roseburg: “I am absolutely heartbroken by today’s news. I have been in touch with local officials to express my deepest condolences and offer my assistance in[Read More…]
Senators Introduce Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015
WASHINGTON –-(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Brian Schatz (D-HI), today introduced the Iran Policy Oversight Act of 2015, legislation that builds upon[Read More…]
Rep. DeFazio Statement on Tragic Shooting at Umpqua Community College
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR) released the following statement on the tragic shooting at Umpqua Community College earlier today: “Today’s shooting in Roseburg is a heartbreaking tragedy, and my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to[Read More…]
Chicago Man Sentenced to 37 Months in Federal Prison for Trafficking Dozens of Guns from Indiana to the Streets of Chicago
CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–October 1, 2015. A Chicago man who helped purchase 43 firearms in Indiana and transport them to Illinois for sale on the streets of Chicago was sentenced today to 37 months in prison. After purchasing the weapons at gun shows and from individual vendors in Crown Point and Indianapolis,[Read More…]
Gunman Dead after Shooting Rampage on Oregon College Campus
Photo Source: CNN.com Roseburg, Oregon—(ENEWSPF)—October 1, 2015. A 20-year old man opened fire today at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The state attorney general reports that 10 people were killed and more than 20 others were injured. The shooter was killed by police during an exchange of gunfire on[Read More…]
