Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Yesterday, a National Labor Relations Board regional director ruled that Northwestern University football players are employees of the University and have the right to form a union and bargain collectively. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on this matter: “I am pleased with the NLRB[Read More…]
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United States and Mexico Celebrate Partnership for Historic Release of Colorado River Water to Delta, Benefitting Both Nations
BAJA CALIFORNIA, MEXICO AND YUMA, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael L. Connor and Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Anne Castle today joined other senior officials of the United States and Mexico to celebrate a historic first-time intentional release of water—called a “pulse[Read More…]
U.N. Human Rights Committee Criticizes U.S. Civil and Political Rights Record
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. The United Nations Human Rights Committee issued scathing report today castigating the United States’ record on a wide range of issues, including counterterrorism operations, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, and the criminal justice system. The “Concluding Observations” from the committee, made up of 18 independent renowned experts, are[Read More…]
ACLU: President Announces Reforms to Rein in NSA Spying on Americans
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. President Obama today announced a plan to end the NSA’s mass collection of phone records. According to the proposal to change surveillance under the Patriot Act’s Section 215, the government would request records from phone companies using court orders based on individual suspicion. Anthony D. Romero,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Visits Carl Von Linné Elementary School to Discuss Comprehensive Tax Reform Plan to Properly Fund Schools
Governor’s Budget Plan Raises Classroom Investment by $6 Billion Over Five Years—Largest in State History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today visited Carl von Linné Elementary School in Chicago and discussed his fiscal year 2015 budget proposal and five-year blueprint to raise state investment in the classroom to its[Read More…]
Illinois Communities to Observe National Alcohol Awareness Month
Nearly 50 town hall meetings scheduled statewide to discuss risks of underage drinking SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. In honor of National Alcohol Awareness Month, 47 community organizations across Illinois are hosting town hall meetings in April and May to discuss underage drinking. The town hall meetings, sponsored by the Substance[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Issues Consumer Warning, March 27, 2014
Illegally manufactured Mexican-style cheese causing foodborne illness SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck is warning people about the dangers of consuming illegally manufactured cheeses. Health officials are reporting around 100 cases of salmonellosis in 13 counties believed to be linked to consumption of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages ‘Lights Out’ During 2014 Earth Hour on March 29
Orders State Facilities to Keep Lights Off Across State CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today urged Illinois residents and businesses to participate in Earth Hour 2014 by turning off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 29. He also ordered “lights out” from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, March 27, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Travel Update PHILIPPINES Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro BURMA Mob Violence in Sittwe / Security of Humanitarian Workers UKRAINE / RUSSIA / REGION UN Charter / Staff-Level Agreement between IMF and Ukraine Russian Troops on Ukrainian[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the 2015 Milan Expo Event
Rome, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you, Kathleen. Thank you very much and good evening. Buona sera. I’m happy to be here with everybody in this rather modest public housing that our — (laughter) – I keep going around with the President, we keep going to Villa Taverna, Villa[Read More…]
