Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015.The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced today that it will close its investigation into AT&T’s proposed $48 billion acquisition of DirecTV. This announcement follows a statement by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler that a final order approving the transaction has been circulated to the Commission. “After an[Read More…]
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Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch Delivers Remarks at Community Policing Forum
East Haven, CT–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015 Thank you, U.S. Attorney [Deirdre] Daly, for that kind introduction and for your exceptional service to the people of Connecticut. I’d like to recognize Chief of Police [Brent] Larrabee for his leadership of the East Haven Police Department and for giving me such a warm[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to the VFW National Convention, July 21, 2015
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015 – 11:30 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you. Please, please, have a seat. Hello, VFW! (Applause.) Thank you, Commander Stroud. John, as you complete your tenure, we want to thank you for your service to the Air[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Josh Earnest Aboard Air Force One, July 21, 2015
En Route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015 – 10:30 A.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Good morning, everybody. Let me start this day with a prediction — the members of the White House travel pool are going to earn their salaries today. Our first stop in Pittsburgh is where the President will address[Read More…]
Two Elected to Prairie State College Board of Trustees
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. The Prairie State College (PSC) Board of Trustees recently added two new members to its seven-member board. Dr. Ronald Jeffrey White and Joelle Mulhearn both were elected to six-year terms. A resident of Chicago Heights, White is assistant pastor for New Hope Baptist Church in Chicago[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Failed Transportation Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after he and a bipartisan majority of Senators voted against an attempt to bring a 1,000 page transportation bill to the floor less than an hour after it had been released: “After months of stalling on putting[Read More…]
Congresswomen Schakowsky, Matsui Statement on International Alzheimer’s Association Conference
Co-Chairs of the Democratic Caucus Task Force on Seniorsapplaud effort of conference to improve research, treatment and support of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia WASHINGTON, DC–-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) are today commending the work of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2015, which[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Chicago Park District Invite Youth Baseball, Softball Teams To Register Starting Tomorrow For First Annual Citywide Tournament
Donations from Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox allowed for creation of citywide tournament CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. As part of an effort to provide Chicago children with more opportunities to participate in organized baseball and softball, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Park District today announced that registration for the first[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez on Fifth Anniversary of Dodd-Frank Bill
Rep. Gutiérrez: “The consumer protections, transparency, and accountability…give average Americans tools and information to navigate the complex world of financial transactions where the deck is always stacked for the big money interests.” Washington, DC –-(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015. Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) issued a statement marking the fifth anniversary of the Wall[Read More…]
Park Forest Resident Named to Lawrence University 2015 Dean’s List
APPLETON, WIS.—(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2015 — Lawrence University has announced its dean’s list for the 2014-15 academic year. Students are recognized with dean’s list honors for maintaining a cumulative 3.4 grade point average or higher for the full academic year. Colin Parsons of Park Forest, IL has been recognized on the Dean’s[Read More…]
