Cooperstown, New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014 – 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. There must be some White Sox fans here somewhere. (Laughter.) It is great to be here in Cooperstown. And I have to say that in addition to just wonderful people,[Read More…]
Day: May 22, 2014
Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Engineered Salmon Wins Support in Senate Committee
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Center for Food Safety applauds the passage of a bipartisan amendment offered by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to the FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations bill that would require the mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) salmon. It marks the second year that the Senate Appropriations Committee has[Read More…]
North Dakota Mayor Becomes 400th Mayor Backing Freedom to Marry
New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Today Mayor Karyn Hippen of Thompson, North Dakota, became the 400th mayor to join Mayors for the Freedom to Marry, a broad-based and nonpartisan group of mayors who believe that all people should be able to share in the love and commitment of marriage. “I have[Read More…]
Congressman Blumenauer Amendment on Nuclear Arsenal Cost Accounting Passes
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Today, Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s (OR-03) amendment to require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to update its report on the projected 10-year costs of our nuclear arsenal passed the House by a vote of 224-199 and was included in the final bill. Below is the Congressman’s statement[Read More…]
Former Chicago Tax Preparer Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Filing 3,200 False Returns Claiming Refunds Totaling $3.37 Million for Clients
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. A former Chicago tax preparer was sentenced today to nearly four years in federal prison for filing nearly 3,200 false federal income tax returns that claimed refunds totaling more than $3.37 million for clients. The defendant, VERLEAN HOLLINS, was sentenced to 46 months in prison and fined[Read More…]
Prairie State College Student Review Staffers Receive Awards for Excellence in Journalism
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—May 22, 2014. The Student Review at Prairie State College (PSC) recently was recognized with a number of awards in the annual state competition sponsored by the Illinois Community College Journalism Association. Several students received awards for excellence in journalism, including James McCoyne, first place in staff editorials; Latia[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Secures Bipartisan MOM Act as Part of National Defense Authorization Act
Provision Extending Maternity Leave for Women in the Military Passes House Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Last night, the Military Opportunities for Mothers (MOM) Act passed as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the House of Representatives today. 79 members of Congress on both sides of the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Announces Federal Grant for DuPage Homeownership Center
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the DuPage Homeownership Center an $18,183 grant to support their efforts in providing a wide variety of housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low-to moderate-income renters, and the homeless. This funding[Read More…]
Colorado: State Approves Up To $10 Million For Cannabis Research
State-sponsored program will gather objective scientific research regarding the efficacy of marijuana for medical treatment Denver, CO–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Democrat Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday approved legislation to fund observational and clinical research assessing the safety and therapeutic efficacy of cannabis. The measure earmarks up to $10 million within the[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Meets With Secretary Shinseki, Calls For Public Report On Illinois VA Facilities
Appropriations Committee authorizes increased funding for Veterans Affairs Inspector General to investigate allegations of delayed healthcare at VA facilities WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 22, 2014. Following a meeting today with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki to discuss recent reports that facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs – including Edward[Read More…]