NIH-funded study is the first look at antipsychotic prescriptions patterns in the U.S. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2015. Boys are more likely than girls to receive a prescription for antipsychotic medication regardless of age, researchers have found. Approximately 1.5 percent of boys ages 10-18 received an antipsychotic prescription in 2010, although[Read More…]
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America Ferrera: Thank You, Donald Trump!
America Ferrera – Source: www.listal.com Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2015. This commentary was originally printed in the Huffington Post at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/america-ferrera/thank-you-donald-trump_b_7709126.html Dear Donald, You’ve said some pretty offensive things about Latino immigrants recently, and I think they’re worth addressing. Because, you know, this is the United States of America, where I[Read More…]
Statement by Justice Department Spokesperson on Recent Church Fires Across Five States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 3, 2015. The following statement is attributable to Justice Department spokesperson Melanie Newman regarding recent church fires across five states: “The federal law enforcement team of ATF, FBI, the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices are actively investigating several church fires across five states that have occurred[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Votes ‘Yes’ to Secure Funding for Essential State Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2015. To ensure vital community services remain available to families who depend on them, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, voted to provide emergency funding for critical programs through the month of July. “Many constituents have shared their concerns with me about their elderly parents or developmentally[Read More…]
Army Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy in Afghanistan Bribery Scheme
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. A Fort Campbell Army Sergeant pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to commit bribery in connection with contracting for supplies while serving in Afghanistan. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, Acting U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn Jr. of the Western District[Read More…]
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against Pima Community College for Violating the Employment Rights of Arizona Army National Guardsman
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 2, 2015. The Justice Department announced today it has reached a settlement agreement with Pima Community College (PCC) that, if approved by the U.S. District Court of the District of Arizona, will resolve allegations that PCC violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) by discriminating[Read More…]
DePaul Art Museum Selects MCA’s Julie Rodrigues Widholm as Director
Julie Rodrigues Widholm, nationally recognized as a curator of contemporary art, joins DePaul University Aug. 31 as the director of the DePaul Art Museum. Widholm brings 16 years of experience from her career with the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. (Photo by Nathan Keay, © MCA Chicago) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—July[Read More…]
Carnegie Corporation Recognizes Accomplishments of Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. On July 4, Roosevelt University President Ali Malekzadeh will be honored for his contributions as a naturalized United States citizen by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, alongside 37 other “great immigrants” from more than 30 countries. Carnegie is recognizing the group because their “contributions are vital[Read More…]
Senator Kirk, Variety of Illinois, Kirk’s ‘Battle Buddies’ Participate in Navy Pier Stair Climb
Variety of Illinois Helps Children with Disabilities Live Active, Independent Lives; “Battle Buddies” Group Founded by Senator Kirk Provides Support for Those Living with Disabilities CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Bill Brodsky, Chairman of Navy Pier, Inc. today joined Variety of Illinois children and their[Read More…]
Two Suburban Developers And An Attorney Among Six Defendants Charged With Mortgage Fraud
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–July 2, 2015. A federal grand jury returned a 25-count indictment yesterday charging six defendants with devising and participating in a mortgage fraud scheme which caused more than $16 million in losses to banks, mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Among those named as defendants are two real estate[Read More…]
