Advocates strongly favor Del. Glenn’s HB 15 over two commissioned workgroup proposals Annapolis, MD–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Maryland House Delegate Cheryl Glenn (D-Baltimore) introduced a comprehensive medical marijuana bill yesterday that would replace a bill passed last year as a stop-gap measure while the state appointed a workgroup to further study[Read More…]
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Durbin Announces Field Hearing on Florida Voting Law
January 27th Field Hearing Will Be Subcommittee’s First WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, today announced a field hearing examining the impact of Florida’s new voting law, which restricts early voting and makes[Read More…]
For Durable Solutions to Recent South Sudan Violence, Four Issues Are Key: Enough Project
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. As reports continue to emerge concerning the aftermath of a recent resurgence of inter-communal violence between the Lou-Nuer and Murle communities of Jonglei state, the government of the Republic of South Sudan, supported by the international community, must redouble its efforts to address the more systemic causes[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Holding Insurers Accountable for Premium Hikes
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 12, 2012. Health insurance premium increases in five states have been deemed “unreasonable” by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. After independent expert review, HHS determined that Trustmark Life Insurance Company has proposed unreasonable health insurance premium increases in five[Read More…]
Sculpture Park Sponsors Annual Winter Walk at GSU
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Explore great art and the beauty of a natural prairie landscape at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park’s annual winter walk on Saturday, January 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. Park Curator and Director Geoffrey Bates will lead this year’s winter tour of the nationally recognized[Read More…]
Forest Trail Donates To Richton Park Food Pantry
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Forest Trail School’s eighth grade students in the World Studies Explore classes with teachers Karen Burns and Jennifer Groezinger completed a problem solving unit that resulted in a $900 donation to the Rich Township Food Pantry. After researching several social problems and discussing these issues with classmates, the[Read More…]
2nd Annual Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration 6:30-8 pm at Richton Park Community Center
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the public are invited to join community leaders, local talent, educators, parents and students of SD #159, #162, #227 to acknowledge, encourage and reward our gifted youth in their efforts to recognize a great black leader. Winners of the MLK Contest will be announced and prizes[Read More…]
Streamwood Man Sentenced for Selling Stolen Merchandise Over the Internet
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Streamwood man was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for directing a fraud scheme in which he sold stolen merchandise valued at more than $1 million over the Internet. The defendant, Ahmet Keskes, was convicted at trial a year ago and was sentenced yesterday by U.S.[Read More…]
Latin Kings’ Nationwide Leader Augustin Zambrano Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for RICO Conspiracy, Related Gang Crimes
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The highest-ranking leader nationwide of the Latin Kings street gang was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison, the statutory maximum, after being convicted at trial last April of racketeering conspiracy (RICO) and related charges involving narcotics trafficking and violence that plagued numerous neighborhoods on the city’s north,[Read More…]
U.S. Marines Urinating on Deceased Taliban – Actual Video Footage
Afghanistan-(ENEWSPF)- Warning: the video above is graphic. United States Marines urinate on the bodies of deceased Taliban. This is truly juvenile and reprehensible behavior.
