Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 – 11:11 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Good morning. (Applause.) Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Please, sit, rest. Because we want you to do a lot of work today, so we don’t want you to wear yourselves out. It is a[Read More…]
Day: April 29, 2013
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Amends Card Act Rule to Make it Easier for Stay-At-Home Spouses and Partners to Get Credit Cards
Amendment Allows Consumers Who Are 21 Or Older To Rely On Accessible Income For Credit Card Applications WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) updated existing regulations to make it easier for spouses or partners who do not work outside of the home to qualify for[Read More…]
Sun-Times: Ex-Crestwood water department head guilty on all 11 counts
Since news first broke of tainted well water in Crestwood finding its way to consumers — for 22 years — I have been baffled by the possible motivations. Verdict today? Guilty. From Casey Toner at the Chicago Sun-Times: The former Crestwood water department head accused of lying to investigators about[Read More…]
The Wizard of Oz Coming to Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
The Wizard of Oz at GSU. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)- The Scarecrow. The Tin Man. The Cowardly Lion. The Wicked Witch. And Dorothy Some of the most memorable characters in American storytelling will come to life when “The Wizard of Oz” arrives at Governors State University Center for Performing[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Administration Partners with Industry to Get Service Members Credentialed for High-Demand Jobs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, speaking at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, First Lady Michelle Obama will announce the IT Training and Certification Partnership, a new public-private partnership that will enable thousands of service members to earn industry-recognized information technology (IT) certifications before they transition from[Read More…]
College Students Urged to Donate Responsibly; Recognize Social Impact
Five pilot schools for the 2013 program are: Creighton University (Nebraska); Northern Illinois University; University of Toledo (Ohio); Franklin College (Indiana); and Trinity University (Texas) STAMFORD, Conn.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013 — As the college school year comes to an end, students leaving campus often leave perfectly good clothing, electronics, books and[Read More…]
How Poverty Impacts Children’s Mental Health: DePaul University Forum
DePaul University/Ryan Johnson Educator Erin Mason, other experts to discuss topic May 2 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Children living in poverty with mental health issues may adopt a negative worldview and be marginalized by society, according to a DePaul University education scholar. “Our society continues to promote strong negative stigma around[Read More…]
Four Charged In Triple Cold Case Murder In South Suburban Harvey
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)- Four south suburban men have been charged in connection with a grisly triple murder that occurred in the community of Harvey in 2010 in which a young mother and two children were shot and killed and a four-year-old child was shot multiple times and left for dead in[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Provide Private Sector Credentialing for Veterans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth introduced the Troop Talent Act of 2013. The Troop Talent Act of 2013 improves the alignment of specialty skills acquired in the military with civilian certifications or licenses required for post-service employment. It will also allow Military Tuition Assistance (MTA) and the[Read More…]
Translating Veterans’ Medical Skills into Nursing Careers
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2013. Today, at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a new program to help military veterans with health care experience or training, such as medics, pursue nursing careers. The program is designed to help veterans[Read More…]
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