Day: February 28, 2014

Illinois Awarding $1 Million in Grants to Reduce Youth Access to Tobacco Sales

First-ever combined tobacco/liquor seminars, teen video contest also announced CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2014.  To help protect the health of our children, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is awarding $1 million in grants to communities throughout the state to implement the Kids Can’t Buy ‘Em Here tobacco enforcement program. “This effort[Read More…]

White House Fact Sheet: President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Initiative to Build Ladders of Opportunity For Boys and Young Men of Color

“I’m reaching out to some of America’s leading foundations and corporations on a new initiative to help more young men of color facing especially tough odds to stay on track and reach their full potential.” – President Barack Obama, January 28, 2014 “There are a lot of kids out there[Read More…]

Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel at NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium, Feb. 27, 2014

BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—February 27, 2014. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN KIRBY:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I’m Admiral John Kirby, press secretary for Secretary Hagel.  The secretary will open with a few remarks and then we’ll have time for just — for just a few questions after that.  And I’ll be moderating the questions. Mr. Secretary?[Read More…]

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