Ann Arbor, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–April 2, 2014 – 2:52 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Michigan! (Applause.) Go Blue! (Applause.) This is a good-looking crowd. (Applause.) Just happy to be out of class. (Applause.) I’m sure that’s not true. I’m sure these are all outstanding students. (Applause.) Good to see you. First of[Read More…]
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GM Recall of 489,936 Vehicles, April 2, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 series and model year 2015 Suburban and Tahoe; GMC model year 2014 Sierra Regular Cab, Double Cab, and Crew Cab 1500 Series[Read More…]
GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles, April 2, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles equipped with a 1.4L turbo engine, and manufactured between November 28, 2012, and March 7, 2014. On the affected vehicles, the right front half shaft may fracture and separate. CONSEQUENCE:[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, April 1, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014 – 4:19 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you so much. Welcome to the White House. Six months ago today, a big part of the Affordable Care Act kicked in as healthcare.gov and state insurance marketplaces went live. And millions of Americans[Read More…]
Hobby Lobby’s Hypocrisy: The Company’s Retirement Plan Invests in Contraception Manufacturers
OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. The owners of Hobby Lobby, a Christian-owned craft supply chain, were highly offended by the idea of having to include the Affordable Care Act’s requirement of providing emergency contraceptives and intrauterine devices in its employee’s health insurance plans. As a result, Hobby Lobby sued the Obama administration[Read More…]
Senators Wyden, Udall on Revelations that Intelligence Agencies Have Exploited Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ‘Loophole’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Udall (D-Colo.), who serve on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement following revelations that the National Security Agency has been exploiting a loophole in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to search for Americans’ private[Read More…]
Career/Internship Fair to be Held April 10 at Roosevelt University’s Goodman Center
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. Roosevelt University will hold its annual spring career and internship fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at the University’s Lillian and Larry Goodman Center, 501 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Roosevelt students, alumni and members of the public are invited to attend the fair[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers: Ryan Budget Proposal Strips Rungs From the Ladder of Opportunity for Working Americans and Their Children
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. Statement of American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten on Paul Ryan’s budget proposal. “Sadly, Paul Ryan’s budget proposal is not a bad April Fools’ joke. By slashing programs that help feed kids and support their educational and health needs, including access to college, it strips[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Frankie Knuckles
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. “Today, Chicago says goodbye to one of its most treasured cultural pioneers, Frankie Knuckles, the “Godfather of House Music”. Over his long career Frankie made his way into the ranks of those artists and innovators who came to this city not just to contribute to a musical[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Marks National Minority Health Month by Urging Community Members to Make Preventive Care a Top Priority
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood is encouraging communities of color to make themselves, their health, and their community a top priority this month. National Minority Health Month is an annual nationwide community mobilization campaign in April, which highlights the fact that[Read More…]
