Decision Affirms Opposition to Government Efforts to Codify Discrimination Miami, FL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People today released a resolution supporting marriage equality. At a meeting of the 103-year old civil rights group’s board of directors, the organization voted to support marriage equality as a continuation[Read More…]
Day: May 19, 2012
Statement by the G-8 on Global Oil Markets
Camp David, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2012. “There have been increasing disruptions in the supply of oil to the global market over the past several months, which pose a substantial risk to global economic growth. In response, major producers have increased their output while drawing prudently on excess capacity. Looking ahead to[Read More…]
Statement by G-8 Leaders on the Global Economy
Camp David, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2012. Our imperative is to promote growth and jobs. The global economic recovery shows signs of promise, but significant headwinds persist. Against this background, we commit to take all necessary steps to strengthen and reinvigorate our economies and combat financial stresses, recognizing that the right measures[Read More…]
South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police Gun Buyback Program to be Held on June 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2012. The Park Forest Police Department needs your help in getting unwanted guns out of the hands of wrongdoers by reducing the number of firearms in circulation. The Village of Park Forest will be participating in the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police Gun Buy[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Working Session with G8 Leaders
Camp David, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2012 – 9:24 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: All right, everybody, listen up. First of all, I want to welcome all the leaders here. The press, you’re welcome as long as you don’t break anything. (Laughter.) This is, by the way, the largest gathering ever of international leaders[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Opens Youth Summit in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–19 May 2012. Arriving in Chicago on 19 May 2012 on the eve of the NATO Summit, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen opened a conference gathering young professionals and students from NATO and partner countries from across the globe. “I can think of no better host city for a NATO[Read More…]
Chrysler Recall of Certain Model Year 2010 Jeep Wrangler Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 19, 2012. Summary: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. The transmission skid plate, which is close to the catalytic converter, can collect debris. Consequence: If this occurs, the debris can ignite without warning, resulting in a vehicle fire. Remedy:[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Congress Must Move Forward, Not Back On Wall Street Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 19, 2012. For the past three and a half years, we’ve been fighting our way back from an historic economic crisis – one caused by breathtaking irresponsibility on the part of some on Wall Street who treated our financial system like a casino. Not only did that behavior[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta Armed Forces Day Message
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2012. “Let me take this opportunity to wish all of our troops and their families the very best on this Armed Forces Day. I hope you know that all Americans join me in gratitude for everything you do to keep us safe. Wherever and however you serve,[Read More…]
Top ACT Score First Step for Marian Catholic Junior
Tim LaVelle. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)-Striking fear in the hearts and minds of many high school juniors is the ACT test, the test which renders the number that will follow them through their senior year college application process and beyond. Fraught with dread, legions of students stumble bleary-eyed into[Read More…]