University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 1, 2013. Governors State University is celebrating Black History Month 2013 with a wide range of events focusing on the struggles, successes, and contributions of African Americans in the United States. This year’s Black History Month at GSU follows the theme of “Crossroads of Freedom” and marks[Read More…]
Day: February 1, 2013
Majority of Americans Think Feds Shouldn’t Arrest Marijuana Consumers, Growers, or Sellers in Legalized States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director According to a Reason-Rupe Public Opinion survey released this week, not only do a majority of Americans believe the federal government should not arrest consumers of cannabis in states that have elected to regulate it, but that view extends to[Read More…]
Statement by the Center for American Progress’ Carol Browner on Secretary Chu’s Resignation
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Today as Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced his resignation, the Center for American Progress released the following statement from CAP Distinguished Senior Fellow Carol M. Browner, former EPA Administrator and former director of the White House office of Energy and Climate Change Policy: Steven Chu[Read More…]
ACLU: Obama Administration Issues Proposed Contraception Rule
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. The ACLU applauds the Obama administration for its continued commitment to ensuring women have access to affordable birth control. Today, the Department of Health and Human Services released a proposed rule implementing the requirement that insurance plans cover contraception. “The bottom line is that the administration continues[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces 500,000 People Helped Through Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network
Urges Homeowners to visit KeepYourHomeIllinois.org for Assistance CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that one year after he launched the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN), more than a half-million people have connected to its free statewide resources to help keep their homes. “I launched the Illinois Foreclosure Prevention[Read More…]
Presidential Memorandum on Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls Globally
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2013. Statement from Secretary of State Clinton: The Obama Administration has made it clear that advancing the rights of women and girls is critical to the foreign policy of the United States. This is a matter of national security as much as it is an issue of[Read More…]
Maryland Man Found Guilty After Trial and Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in International Child Pornography Conspiracy Case
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. A Maryland man was found guilty by a federal jury yesterday and sentenced today to serve 30 years in prison for his participation in a global online child pornography conspiracy, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney[Read More…]
Social Networking Company to Pay $800,000 for Collecting Personal Information from Minors
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. The company that operates Path, an online social networking application, agreed to pay an $800,000 penalty to settle charges that it violated the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule, the Justice Department announced today. In a complaint filed on[Read More…]
Letter from Secretary Steven Chu to Energy Department Employees Announcing His Decision Not to Serve a Second Term
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. Secretary Chu In a letter to Energy Department employees today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu highlighted the tremendous progress of the last four years, and announced his decision to not serve a second term as Secretary. Text of the letter is below. Dear Colleagues: Serving the country as[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden at a Meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel
Berlin, Germany–(ENEWSPF)–February 1, 2013. VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Chancellor, thank you very much. It’s a delight to be back in Germany. I — the President, since I’m the Vice President, sends me mostly to Afghanistan and Iraq. It’s a pleasure to be back in Germany. And it’s a pleasure to[Read More…]
