Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2014. Rep. Schakowsky issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day: Earth Day is a reminder to think about the importance and value of the natural environment around us, but it is also a day when we commit to action. Today, more than ever before, we[Read More…]
Day: April 22, 2014
Clear Majority of Americans Support Birth Control Rule
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. A new poll published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that seven in 10 Americans support an Obama administration rule requiring employers to provide health insurance coverage that includes contraception. The Supreme Court is expected to rule in June on a challenge[Read More…]
Redeploy Illinois Program Diverts Thousands of Youth From Prison System, Saves State $60 Million
New analysis of prison diversion initiative shows 54 percent reduction in juvenile incarceration CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. The state of Illinois has diverted thousands of youth from prison and onto the right path, while saving $60 million in incarceration costs, according to the 2012-2013 Redeploy Illinois annual report recently released by[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Recognized for 40 Year of Graduate Public Service Internship Partnership with University of Illinois at Springfield
Agency Internship Programs Help Students Gain Real-World Knowledge of Environmental Protection and Regulations SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. The Illinois EPA and Director Lisa Bonnett received recognition for the Agency’s continued participation in the Graduate Public Service Internship (GPSI) Program with the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) – formerly Sangamon State[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Promotes Welcome Home Illinois Program at Annual Affordable Housing Conference
Addresses Industry Leaders on State’s Improving Housing Market and New Program for First-Time Homebuyers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today addressed the annual Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing where he discussed the state’s commitment to affordable homeownership and his new Welcome Home Illinois loan program for first-time homebuyers.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psakai, April 22, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT QDDR Review / Upcoming Town Hall Celebrating Earth Day / Secretary Kerry’s Activities Deputy Secretary Burns’ Travel to London / Agenda QDDR Focus on More Narrow Range of Issues SYRIA Allegations of Chlorine Gas Attack OPCW Prohibitions on use of[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry on Earth Day 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014. The United States is proud to join countries around the world in celebrating the 44th annual Earth Day. I still remember participating in the very first Earth Day back in 1970. It helped to unleash a wave of grassroots activism that ultimately led to the creation[Read More…]
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, April 22, 2014
Kyiv, Ukraine –(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014 – 1:40 P.M. (Local) VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Mr. Prime Minister, let me begin by thanking you both for your hospitality, but much more importantly for the incredible leadership you’ve shown under very, very, very difficult circumstances. We just celebrated Easter, and Easter is supposed to[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, April 22, 2014
En Route Oso, Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2014 – 11:21 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning. Welcome aboard Air Force One. As you know, we’re headed to the great state of Washington, where the President will be viewing the devastation from the recent mudslide and meeting with the families affected by the[Read More…]
Alabama Supreme Court Rules That Women Can Be Charged With Chemical Endangerment if They Become Pregnant and Use a Controlled Substance
Health Professionals Call For Medical Care and Treatment Instead of Imprisonment and Punishment; In National First, Alabama Supreme Court Justices Moore and Parker Express Willingness to Punish Women Who Have Abortions as Murderers New York, NY –(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2014. On Friday, April 18, 2014, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a[Read More…]
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