Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015 – 11:16 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Please be seated. Thank you, Chuck, for that kind introduction, for your years of proud service, not only as a police officer but for all the advocacy that you do on behalf of law enforcement[Read More…]
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Dept. of Defense Press Briefing with General Weidley via Teleconference from Southwest Asia, May 15, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. Presenters: Brigadier General Thomas D. Weidley (USMC), Chief of Staff, Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Colonel Steve Warren, Director, Defense Press Office. COLONEL STEVE WARREN: General Weidley, can you hear me? This is Colonel Steve Warren. BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS WEIDLEY: This is General Weidley, I[Read More…]
Village of Park Forest to Celebrate National Kids to Park Day – Party in the Park on May 16
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2015. Join the fun and start your summer with a “Party in the Park” as Park Forest celebrates its third annual Kids to Parks Day in Park Forest! The event will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Central Park,[Read More…]
Senate Designates May 16 Kids to Parks Day
Bipartisan Resolution Kicks Off Summer Events to Encourage Children to Live Active Lifestyles Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Rob Portman, R-Ohio, Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, Cory Booker, D-N.J., Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and Mike Lee, R-Utah, today applauded the Senate’s passage of their resolution[Read More…]
Remarks by Rep. Jan Schakowsky at the New Women’s Economic Agenda
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. I joined Leader Pelosi, House Democratic women and women from across the country to discuss our Women’s Economic Agenda, from higher pay and an end to the gender gap to a robust Older Americans Act reauthorization. Our mission is not just possible but essential because when[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety Statement on New USDA GMO-Free Label
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new GMO-free certification and label. In response, Colin O’Neil, Center for Food Safety’s Director of Government Affairs, released the following statement: “CFS strongly supports greater transparency in the food system and believes that all Americans have a[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Names Carole L. Brown as City of Chicago Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. Mayor Emanuel today named Carole L. Brown as the City of Chicago’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brown is replacing outgoing CFO Lois Scott who is leaving the post next week. “Carole Brown brings decades of financial experience to the City of Chicago,” said Mayor Emanuel. “Carole’s[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Joins Community, Faith and Business Leaders to Kick-Off Second Annual Summer of Faith and Action
Residents to Gather at City-Wide Events to Create a Safe and Secure Environment Throughout the City CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. Mayor Emanuel today joined residents, community, faith and business leaders to kick-off the second annual Summer of Faith and Action, a citywide violence prevention initiative to promote safety throughout Chicago communities[Read More…]
Species in the Spotlight Campaign Brings New Focus to NOAA Fisheries’ Endangered Species Conservation Efforts
Southern Resident killer whale. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. NOAA Fisheries announced yesterday a new Species in the Spotlight campaign to focus recovery and public education efforts on eight marine species that are at risk of extinction. The eight species highlighted, all listed as endangered under the Endangered Species[Read More…]
Voters Escalating Pressure against Fast Track in Congressional Districts
Union members and allies held 84 in-district events last week during House Recess Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2015. As the Senate prepares to consider fast track legislation, union members, environmentalists, small business owners, consumer advocates and progressive allies are escalating the grassroots campaign in opposition to fast track. Last week, voters[Read More…]
