Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. The U.S. District Court’s approval of the settlement between the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and plaintiffs in the Pigford II class action lawsuit is another important step forward in addressing an unfortunate chapter in USDA’s civil rights history. This agreement will provide overdue relief and[Read More…]
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Statements by Attorney General Holder and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack on Court Approval of Pigford II Settlement Agreement
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2011. Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: “This settlement allows the Department of Agriculture and African-American farmers to focus on the future, and brings[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder, Federal and State Officials Announce Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Prescription Drug Distributors in Florida
More Than 100 Individuals Arrested to Date in Operations Targeting Pill Mills in Florida WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 28, 2011. Federal authorities, along with state and local law enforcement partners, conducted coordinated enforcement actions today against 22 individuals and one pharmacy allegedly involved in the illegal distribution of prescription drugs. This enforcement action,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, October 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. John A. Lyons, 26, of Seaside Park, N.J., died Oct. 26 in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Addresses 2011 Sustainable Universities and Colleges Symposium
Seminar Promotes ‘Green’ Campuses, Innovation at Higher Ed Institutions NORMAL–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today spoke at the sixth annual Sustainable Universities and Colleges Symposium at Heartland Community College. Administrators, professors, students, architects and engineers from across the state participated in the symposium to exchange ideas and develop sustainable[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, President Preckwinkle Announce Major Infrastructure Investment in South Suburbs
$16 Million State-County Partnership will Create Jobs and Strengthen Communities SOUTH HOLLAND–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to announce a $16 million state-county commitment to infrastructure improvement in South Suburban Cook County. Funded by the Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction[Read More…]
Public Health Alert – Illinois E. coli Case Possibly Linked to St. Louis Area Outbreak
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public (IDPH), along with local health departments in Illinois, are investigating a case of shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli, or E. coli STEC bacteria illness reported in St. Clair County. Further investigation and laboratory testing will allow authorities to determine if this case[Read More…]
Madigan’s Office to Offer Help for Chicago Homeowners
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. Homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments could be one step closer in trying to avoid foreclosure at a Help for Homeowners event Saturday hosted by Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office. Madigan’s office and state Sen. Mattie Hunter will hold the event from 9 a.m.[Read More…]
City Refuses Dialogue With Occupy Chicago, Orders Demonstrators Out of Thompson Center
The Occupation of Chicago by the 99% Continues: Who Will Our Mayor Support? CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. Yesterday, Occupy Chicago’s legal representatives from the National Lawyers Guild met with the City’s Corporation Counsel. The discussion — intended to open up dialogue about a permanent home for the Occupation and to address[Read More…]
Fight Back Against ABC 7′s Reportage of Anti-Semitic Occupy Chicago and Occupy Wall Street
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 28, 2011. Dear friends and supporters: We are calling on folks to take a few minutes to respond to ABC 7 reporter Chuck Goudie’s inaccurate and irresponsible reportage on Occupy Chicago, Occupy Wall Street in general, and the Palestine support movement, as well as his continued attacks on Hatem Abudayyeh, Palestinian[Read More…]
