Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. The President has made clear since he was a candidate that he strongly supports net neutrality and an open Internet. As he has said, the Internet’s incredible equality – of data, content, and access to the consumer – is what has powered extraordinary economic growth and[Read More…]
Day: May 15, 2014
May 17: 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage for Gay Couples in America
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Ten years ago this week, Massachusetts became the first state in America where same-sex couples could marry. The state began issuing marriage licenses on May 17, 2004 following a landmark victory in Goodridge v. Department of Public Health, the case filed by Gay & Lesbian Advocates &[Read More…]
As Marriage Advances Through Courts, Freedom to Marry Launches Midwest Campaign
Group to Invest $500K in Ohio for Field Offices, TV Ads New York–(ENEWSPF)–With marriage cases being considered by courts throughout the Midwest, Freedom to Marry yesterday launched a public education campaign to highlight the bipartisan support for marriage for same-sex couples. Building on groundwork and partnerships over several years, Freedom[Read More…]
Federal Judge Rules Idaho Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. U.S. Magistrate Judge Candy W. Dale ruled that Idaho’s discriminatory state constitutional amendment denying same-sex couples the freedom to marry in Idaho and respect for legal marriages between same-sex couples violates the U.S. Constitution. Judge Dale is the latest of more than a dozen federal and[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, May 15, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Command Sgt. Maj. Martin R Barreras, 49, of Tucson, Arizona, died May 13, in San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, from wounds suffered on May[Read More…]
Center for Food Safety: Bee Loss Numbers Worse than Reported, Threat to Food Supply Remains
New survey data does not paint full picture of devastating bee losses Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. Today, the Bee Informed Partnership, with support from the Apiary Inspectors of America and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, released the results from its annual survey of honey bee colony losses. The national survey[Read More…]
South Suburban College Students Receive Academic Awards
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. South Suburban College (SSC) presented their 2014 Academic Achievement Awards in a ceremony last week at the college’s Performing Arts Center. The annual event for students features the spring Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) national honors society induction ceremony, SSC Foundation (SSCF) scholarship awards, and departmental[Read More…]
Winners of the Best Firehouse Chef Cook-off Set Things A Blaze at Sertoma Center’s BIG Event.
Alsip, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 15, 2014. Sertoma Center, Inc. thanks all the firefighters who participated in the cook-off at the BIG Event on Saturday, May 3 at 115 Bourbon Street to help raise money and awareness for individuals with disabilities. “The firefighters make the BIG event possible and they really love cooking[Read More…]
South Holland Man Sentenced to Nearly 17 Years in Prison for Illegally Trafficking Hundreds of Guns From Indiana to Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. A south suburban man was sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for buying hundreds of high-powered firearms at guns shows in Indiana and illegally transporting them to Chicago where he sold them without a federal firearms dealer license. The defendant, DAVID LEWISBEY, was sentenced late[Read More…]
FDA Requiring Lower Starting Dose for Sleep Drug Lunesta
Risk of impairment the morning after use of sleep aid drugs Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it required the manufacturer of the sleep drug Lunesta (eszopiclone) to change the drug label and lower the current recommended starting dose. Data show that eszopiclone[Read More…]
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