Senator Durbin to Chair Subcommittee on Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2011. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced the creation of two new subcommittees late Monday. The Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights will be chaired by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and[Read More…]
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Kirk Identifies Military Construction Projects for Illinois in President Obama’s Budget
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—February 15, 2011. Today, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill) identified five military construction projects for Illinois in President Obama’s budget. “These are important projects for the State of Illinois,” said Kirk who is the Ranking Republican Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. “While we[Read More…]
Press Conference by President Obama , February 15, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 15, 2011 – 10:59 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. I figured that I’d give Jay one more taste of freedom — (laughter) — before we lock him in a room with all of you, so I’m here to do a little downfield[Read More…]
Collection Practices, IRS Liens and Levies: Are They Overdoing It?
Dean Alexander. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) eNews Park Forest is pleased to welcome Dean Alexander as a regular columnist. Tax Talk By Dean Alexander This time we want to discuss the Taxpayer Advocate Report to Congress regarding IRS Collection Practices. The Advocate, a congress watchdog, expressed concern about the IRS collection procedures[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of February 14, 2011
David Tracy of Habitat for Humanity describes the partnership Park Forest has with HfH. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2011 The Park Forest Recreation and Parks Department’s next Senior Trip will be to the Chicago Flower and Garden Show. Details about the event can be found in the “This[Read More…]
On The Best Picture Nominees: Part I
Andrew Garfield (left) and Jesse Eisenberg in The Social Network. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Movie Reviews By Bernie Jablonski Since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has upped the number of Best Picture nominees to ten rather than five, I’ve been hard-pressed (though rapturously delighted at the opportunity) to see[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Wins Reavis Speech Sectional With 9 State Qualifying Events
Individual event speech team members advancing to state competition include those seated, Adam King (Lansing), Joe Wlos (Crete), Conor Keane (Oak Forest), Jaboukie Young-White (Midlothian), Summer Fields (Richton Park), and LaMar Riddle (Richton Park). Not pictured, Kiayla Jackson (Sauk Village). Members of the Performance in the Round cast headed to[Read More…]
Durbin: VA Suspends GI Bill Benefits From Some For-Profit Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 14, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today asked the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a list of colleges and universities from which it has suspended or withdrawn GI Bill and education benefits after discovering questionable recruiting practices used by these institutions. In a response to a[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Abderrahim Foukara of Al Jazeera
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, first of all, thank you for talking to Al Jazeera at the State Department. As you know, the Egyptian army, the supreme council of the armed forces in Egypt, have announced certain steps following the success of the revolution, as many Egyptians[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton After Meeting with House Speaker John Boehner
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 14, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first let me say that I just came out of a very productive meeting and lunch with the Speaker. I greatly appreciated his gracious hospitality and the opportunity we had to cover so many issues on the minds of members of Congress,[Read More…]
