Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced today the arrest of a Kane County man on child pornography charges as part of a continuing statewide crackdown. South Elgin police arrested Ronald Lee Gablin, 31, of South Elgin. He is charged with one count of aggravated possession of child[Read More…]
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UN Rights Council Recommends Suspending Libya, Orders Inquiry Into Abuses
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–25 February 2011 – The United Nations Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the recent violence in Libya and ordered an international inquiry into alleged abuses, while also recommending that the country’s membership in the UN’s top human rights body be suspended. In a resolution adopted unanimously at the[Read More…]
Gov. Scott Walker’s Assault on Employee Rights is Wrong
Abita Springs, LA—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The National Guard District Council (NGDC) of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) stands side-by-side with our brothers and sisters in Wisconsin, and in every other State where the rights of employees are being threatened. The events in Wisconsin are very near and[Read More…]
Cuts vs. Investments: Comparing Budget Plans and their Impact on the U.S. Economy
Washington, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2011. -Economists agree that the key to creating good jobs and a strong economy is investments—particularly investments in infrastructure, research innovation, and worker productivity. Nevertheless, House Republicans seem determined to do just the opposite of what America needs to promote economic growth. In the wee hours of[Read More…]
Military General Reportedly Ordered Unlawful Operations Against Members Of Congress
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2011. According to a Rolling Stone article, a general in the United States Army ordered a “psychological operations” (psyops) unit to manipulate members of Congress visiting Afghanistan in an attempt to influence their decisions regarding support and funding of the war there. Follow-up reports indicate that General David[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Announces 2nd Quarter 2010-2011 Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics, fine arts, student organizations and service, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized for[Read More…]
Suzuki Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Motorcycles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The following Suzuki make and model numbers may be impacted by this recall: Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SUZUKI / AN400 2008-2009 SUZUKI / DL1000 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSF1250 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSX-R600 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSX-R750 2008-2009 SUZUKI[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO on U.S. Air Force Boeing Announcement
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The following statement is attributed to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: Yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. Air Force will award Boeing a $35 billion contract to build 179 tankers is a huge boost to America’s workers and to President Obama’s goal of winning the future and creating[Read More…]
Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract to Build the Next-Generation Refueling Tanker
ST. LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 25, 2011 — Yesterday, the Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft that will replace 179 of the service’s 400 KC-135 tankers. The contract calls for Boeing to design, develop, manufacture and deliver 18 initial[Read More…]
Indiana: Senate Approves Measure To Study Alternatives To Marijuana Prohibition
Indianapolis, IN–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. Senate lawmakers on Tuesday voted 28 to 21 in favor of legislation, SB 192, which calls for a legislative review of the state’s criminal marijuana enforcement policies. The measure now awaits action from the House of Representatives. If enacted, the measure would establish a legislative committee[Read More…]
