Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) came to the United Steelworkers’ headquarters today to announce the introduction of new legislation that would create jobs by investing in new energy technologies, manufacturing and construction. In making the announcement, Doyle was joined by USW International President Leo W.[Read More…]
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Not Without a Warrant: Left/Right Coalition Launches Campaign to Enhance Privacy
Northampton, MA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. Today the Bill of Rights Defense Committee joined the Center for Democracy & Technology and a coalition of organizations from across the political spectrum in launching a campaign urging Congress to update a 1986 law that currently allows the government to read private email and track[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Occasion of Rosh Hashanah
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. Hello, everybody. Shana Tova. The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time for repentance and reflection. An opportunity to reaffirm our friendships, renew our commitments, and reflect on the values we cherish. As the High Holidays begin, we look back on all[Read More…]
Quinn Administration Announces Agreement with Taiwan to Sell Illinois Grain
Illinois’ Grain Industry Could See Boost of As Much As $575 Million SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. As Governor Pat Quinn continues his efforts to increase Asian investment in Illinois, officials from the Quinn administration today announced a major agricultural trade agreement with Taiwan. Representatives from the Department of Agriculture hosted members[Read More…]
State of IL Health Department Recognizes World Rabies Day
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2011 is World Rabies Day, a global campaign to spread the word about rabies prevention. With the theme, Working Together to Make Rabies History!, the World Rabies day initiative was founded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Alliance for Rabies Control to[Read More…]
CDC Awards $55 Million for HIV Prevention Among Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth of Color
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today awarded $55 million over five years to 34 community-based organizations (CBOs) to expand HIV prevention services for young gay and bisexual men of color, transgender youth of color, and their partners. The awards expand upon a previous program[Read More…]
New Affordable Care Act Initiative Helps Create Healthier Communities, Fight Chronic Disease
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today grants to 61 states and communities with over 120 million residents to fight chronic disease, which is the leading cause of death in Americans. Created by the Affordable Care Act, Community Transformation Grants help states[Read More…]
Prosecutors Secure Natural Life Sentence In 2011 Murder In South Suburbs
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A man who went on a one-month violent crime spree in southern Cook County and neighboring communities has been sentenced to natural life in prison for the shooting murder of a Kentucky man during a robbery in a south suburban hotel room last April, according to the[Read More…]
Holocaust Survivor and ‘Schindler’s List’ Member Dr. Alexander White to Speak at South Suburban College on October 4
South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2011. The Thornton Township Historical Society and South Suburban College are co-sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Alexander White, a Holocaust survivor, on Tuesday, October 4, at noon in the College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland. The event is free and open[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Town Hall with Linkedin
Mountainview, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011 – 10:58 A.M. PDT MR. WEINER: Thank you so much for joining us here today for a very special town hall discussion on a subject we all know to be truly important, and that’s putting America back to work. In just a moment, I’m going to[Read More…]
