CHARLESTON, SC –(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. A federal court yesterday dismissed an American Civil Liberties Union lawsuit filed against former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other current and former government officials for their roles in the unlawful detention and torture of U.S. citizen Jose Padilla. In a troubling 32-page ruling,[Read More…]
Day: February 18, 2011
Sheriff Dart Calls for Changes to Indigent Burial Practices
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. More than a year after uncovering a horrific scandal at Burr Oak Cemetery, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart detailed new concerns about what he has learned are common practices in the cemetery industry – practices he said are not only disturbing, but which also threaten to[Read More…]
Statement from HHS on the Regulation for the Enforcement of Federal Health Care Conscience Protections
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. The administration strongly supports provider conscience laws that protect and support the rights of health care providers, and also recognizes and supports the rights of patients. Strong conscience laws make it clear that health care providers cannot be compelled to perform or assist in an abortion. Many[Read More…]
Park Forest Library to Offer Free Computer Classes
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2011. The Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest will be offering free computer classes beginning Thursday, March 3. Call the Adult Services Department at 708-748-3731 extension 24, for a complete schedule of classes and to register. Source: Park Forest Library
Craft in America – Made in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2011. Craft in America – Made in Park Forest is a 5-part program that will be offered beginning March 2 at the Park Forest Library, 400 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. The program will explore the history and significance of the craft movement in the United States[Read More…]
Nearly 60 Percent Of Americans Say Tax And Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol
Palo Alto, CA–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. Nearly six out of ten people believe that marijuana should be “treated like alcohol and tobacco,” according to a national poll of 1,000 Americans. The poll, conducted by YouGov America and commissioned by The Economist, has a margin of error of ±4.2 percent. Thirty-four percent of[Read More…]
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Iranian People’s Call for Democracy, Human Rights
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2011. Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists and expressing support for the Iranian people. The resolution, sponsored by U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), Bob Casey (D-Penn.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Lindsey Graham[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, February 17, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 17, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on the Hill on Bahrain First Trial of Those Detained for Involvement in December 19th Protest in Belarus Lithuanian Foreign Minister / Chairman of Community of Democracies Tourist Boat Accident in Halong Bay, Vietnam / Death of Two Americans State[Read More…]
Meet Rich East’s Finest: Matt Mills
Matt Mills, a 5 year resident of Park Forest. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- eNews Park Forest is pleased to continue with our series featuring Park Forest’s best and brightest students, pleased to introduce Matt Mills, an 5-year resident of Park Forest. Favorite class? Statistics. Yes, statistics. Goal in 10[Read More…]
Art Exhibit Reflects Inspiration and Obligation
Painting by Kehinde Wiley entitled “After El Greco’s (Domenikos Theotokopoulos) The Annunciation,” (2009) (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– “Minority Art: Inspiration, Obligation” is the featured exhibit, discussion, and reception at Governors State University in celebration of African American History Month. The event will be held on February 28, from 5:30 to[Read More…]
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