Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Briefing via Teleconference. SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL ONE: Thank you, Operator, and thanks to all of our journalists for joining us on this very, very difficult day. We thought it was important to give you a little bit more information about what we knew when we knew[Read More…]
Day: September 12, 2012
Video: LGBT Inclusion at the Democratic Convention
LGBT issues had tremendous prominence at the Democratic Convention.
Patrick J. Ormsby Named to Governors State University Board of Trustees
Patrick J. Ormsby (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Patrick J. Ormsby, a longtime business and community leader in the Chicago Southland, has been appointed to the Governors State University Board of Trustees. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn named Ormsby, of Olympia Fields, to the Board on August 20; his term expires[Read More…]
FBI: Will County Couple Sentenced to Federal Prison Terms for Investment Fraud Scheme That Swindled 40 Victims of $1 Million
Chicago-(ENEWSPF)- A Will County couple has been sentenced to federal prison terms for engaging in a brazen investment fraud scheme that swindled more than $1 million from approximately 40 victims, causing some of them to lose their homes and financial security while the couple spent the money primarily on themselves.[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Telephone Call with President Karzai, Sept. 12, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that took place in Benghazi, including the death of U.S. Embassy personnel. President Karzai expressed condolences for[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Telephone Call with President Karzai, Sept. 12, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. President Obama called President Karzai earlier today as part of their regular consultations as transition continues in Afghanistan. The two Presidents took the opportunity to discuss the tragic events that took place in Benghazi, including the death of U.S. Embassy personnel. President Karzai expressed condolences for[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban, Security Council Condemn ‘In Strongest Terms’ Attack on US Consulate in Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2012 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Security Council today condemned “in the strongest terms” yesterday’s attack against the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, which resulted in the deaths of four US diplomats, as well as Libyan employees of the Consulate. “The Secretary-General condemns[Read More…]
PFAW Commends Senate Hearing on Citizens United and Voting Rights
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. People For the American Way today commended the Senate Judiciary Committee for holding an important hearing on the tremendous impact the Supreme Court will have on whether the American people will be allowed to retain control of our own democracy. Today’s hearing will focus on the[Read More…]
New Poll: Americans Support Investment to Increase Transportation Choices, Favor Expanding Transit Over Building New Roads
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012 – Three out of four Americans are frustrated with the lack of transportation options that forces them to drive more than they would prefer, according to a new nationwide public opinion survey released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). According to the poll results, two out of[Read More…]
Veterans in Rural Areas to Get Expanded Access to Health Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2012. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Eric K. Shinseki today announced a joint effort to expand health care delivery to veterans living in rural areas. The agreement between the two agencies promotes collaboration between VA facilities[Read More…]