Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015. Today, TalkPoverty.org—a project of the Half in Ten Education Fund at the Center for American Progress—announced that it will launch a new radio miniseries focused on building a more just economic movement and providing practical, immediate solutions that address poverty in the United States. TalkPoverty Radio will[Read More…]
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Feds Agree to Implement Seafood Import Ban to Protect Whales and Dolphins
New Regulations Will Prohibit Fish Imports That Fail to Meet U.S. Standards for Marine Mammal Protection NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015. In a landmark settlement reached yesterday, the U.S. government agreed to adopt new rules that ensure seafood imported into the United States meets high standards for protecting whales and dolphins.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois’ Economy Driving Forward into 2015
New Businesses, More Jobs, Lower Unemployment Rate and Decreased Cost of Business are Driving Illinois’ Economic Comeback CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2015. As 2015 gets started, Governor Pat Quinn today highlighted Illinois’ strong economic recovery. In 2014, the state’s economy significantly improved, with unemployment down and job creation up across Illinois.[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, Jan. 5, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015 – 1:30 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. It’s nice to see you all. Hope you’re feeling as rested and recharged as many of us here at the White House. I know that I am. Some of you are — although I don’t see too[Read More…]
Happy Apple Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples To Include Kroger Brand Caramel Apples
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. Out of an abundance of caution and concern for consumer safety Happy Apples is expanding their voluntary recall of caramel apples to include Kroger Brand caramel apples produced by Happy Apple Company with a best use by date between September 15th and November 18th 2014,[Read More…]
Brutal Cold to Blast Eastern Half of US, Challenge Records in Midwest
AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports in a weather pattern common for January, waves of arctic air will flow from the Midwest to the Northeast and South into the coming weekend. The waves of arctic air coming in this week will be painful for those who have to spend time outdoors, unless properly dressed. In addition[Read More…]
Lincoln University of Missouri Announces Fall 2014 Dean’s List
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015 – Lincoln University of Missouri is pleased to release the names of students who qualified for the Fall 2014 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List a student must acquire at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, with[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Choose Chicago and Labor Leaders Announce $105,000 Sponsorship for PCMA Convening Leaders Conference
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Conference Returns to Chicago after Two-Decade Absence; Chicago is the Number One City in the Nation for Meetings and Conventions CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Don Welsh, President and CEO of Choose Chicago today joined Chicago Federation of Labor president Jorge Ramirez and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Directs State Agencies to Combat Severe Winter Weather, Jan. 5, 2015
Opens More than 100 Warming Centers; Readies State Plows in Anticipation of Snowfall; Urges Safety During Severe Low Temperatures CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. As Illinois battles severe low temperatures and anticipated snowfall, Governor Pat Quinn today is directing Illinois state agencies to be on high alert to help combat winter[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Issues Executive Orders to Support President Obama’s Immigration Action in Illinois
Creates Initiatives to Help Undocumented Immigrants Apply for Federal Administrative Relief and Improve Public Safety in Illinois Communities CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2015. Governor Pat Quinn today issued two executive orders to help support the state’s undocumented immigrants in their integration into communities across Illinois. The orders create the Governor’s New[Read More…]
