Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. QUESTION: Good morning, Secretary Clinton. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. QUESTION: Good morning. So you have met with the Chinese President Hu Jintao for many times. What’s your impression of him? SECRETARY CLINTON: I am very impressed by the serious commitment that President Hu Jintao brings to[Read More…]
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State Legislators: What They’re Saying About the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what state legislators are saying: Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch: “Before they vote, they need to think about the Iowa mother who can[Read More…]
Statement by Vice President Biden on the Passing of Sargent Shriver
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Yesterday, as we paused to remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I heard anew one of his famous calls to action. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question,” Dr. King challenged us, “is what are you doing for others?” Sargent Shriver, who passed away today at the[Read More…]
FBI Says Former Chicago Hedge Fund Manager Allegedly Swindled More Than $3.5 Million from 48 Victims in Investment Fraud Scheme
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A former Chicago hedge fund manager was taken into federal custody today after he turned himself in for allegedly engaging in an investment fraud scheme in which he swindled more than $3.5 million from approximately 48 victims who invested in funds he purported to operate. The defendant, James[Read More…]
Chicago Radio Personality Honored by FBI
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Local radio and television personality Roe Conn has been selected as the 2010 Chicago area recipient of the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA), announced Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The DCLA is presented annually by FBI[Read More…]
HRC to Bring Training Program for Transgender Job Seekers to Boston
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, announced today it will hold the inaugural event of its Back to Work project in Boston on February 26-27, 2011. The Back to Work project empowers transgender people who are unemployed or underemployed[Read More…]
Human Rights Campaign Partners with the Trevor Project around San Francisco Action Center & Store
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, today announced long term partnerships with The Trevor Project, the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention among LGBT youth. The well-regarded organization joins the Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy[Read More…]
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by D.C. Marriage Equality Opponents
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, applauded the Supreme Court’s rejection today of a last-ditch appeal by marriage equality opponents determined to put the rights of same-sex couples in D.C. up for a public vote. Last March, D.C. became[Read More…]
Peace Corps Mourns the Loss of Founder and Visionary Father, Sargent Shriver
WASHINGTON D.C–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011— Statement from Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams on the passing of Sargent Shriver. “The entire Peace Corps community is deeply saddened by the passing of Sargent Shriver. Shriver was a distinguished public servant and a visionary leader who accomplished much in his life of public[Read More…]
Tunisia: Secretary General Ban Makes New Appeal For End to Violence, Calls for Credible Elections
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2011 – Voicing renewed concern at the growing violence in Tunisia, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged that all efforts be taken to restore peace and stability in the north African country, according to his spokesperson. President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali fled the country last week amid[Read More…]
