OMAHA, Neb. –-(ENEWPSF)–November 17, 2014. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nebraska and the law firm of Koenig | Dunne filed a lawsuit in federal court today on behalf of seven couples seeking recognition of their out-of-state marriages or seeking the freedom to marry in Nebraska. “The couples[Read More…]
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Alleged Leader of a Mexican Drug Cartel Extradited to United States
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. One of the alleged leaders of the Beltran Leyva Organization, a Mexican drug-trafficking cartel responsible for importing multi-ton quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine into the United States, was extradited to the United States from Mexico on Nov. 15, 2014, and will be making an initial appearance[Read More…]
Enhanced Airport Entry Screening to Begin for Travelers to the United States from Mali
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2014. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added Mali to the list of Ebola-affected nations for which enhanced screening and monitoring measures will be taken. There are no direct flights from Mali to the United States. However, each[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at G20 Press Conference, Nov. 16, 2014
Brisbane, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–November 16, 2014 – 4:19 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA:Thank you, everybody.Please have a seat. Good afternoon.I want to begin by thanking Prime Minister Abbott, the people of Brisbane, and the people of Australia for being such extraordinary hosts for the G20.All the arrangements were terrific and, as always, the[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Passing of Dr. Martin Salia Who Succumbed to Ebola
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2014. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Dr. Martin Salia, who succumbed this morning to Ebola at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, despite the heroic efforts of that institution’s incredibly talented team. Dr. Salia leaves behind loved ones in the[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the Murder of Abdul-Rahman AKA Peter Kassig
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2014 On behalf of all the men and women of the Department of Defense, I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, also known to us as Peter, who time and again volunteered his service during times of war — first as an Army[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Abdul-Rahman Kassig
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2014. Today we offer our prayers and condolences to the parents and family of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, also known to us as Peter. We cannot begin to imagine their anguish at this painful time. Abdul-Rahman was taken from us in an act of pure evil by a terrorist[Read More…]
Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse to Present Dave Rudollf’s Completely Cracked Christmas on December 13
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 16, 2014. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse will present Dave Rudolf’s Completely Cracked Christmas on December 13 at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. Whatever holiday you may celebrate, everyone has a great time at Grammy Nominated & Gold Record Winner[Read More…]
On International Day of Tolerance, UN Secretary General Ban Urges Leaders to Protect People from Persecution
Children from Cape Town, South Africa in the 1980s, when inter-racial marriage was illegal in the country NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 November 2014 – Making International Day of Tolerance, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged world leaders to protect people from persecution and to encourage tolerance for all regardless of nationality,[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, Nov. 15, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Michael A. Cathcart, 31, of Bay City, Michigan, died Nov. 14, in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, of wounds received from small arms fire while on dismounted combat[Read More…]
