Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE Secretary Kerry’s Travel to Egypt UKRAINE / RUSSIA / MALAYSIA Investigation / SA-11 Missile Launch / U.S. Assessment Pro-Russian Separatists / U.S. Intelligence De-escalation / Russian Role in Investigation Sanctions UN Security Council Meeting Crash Site / Repatriation of[Read More…]
Day: July 21, 2014
Remarks by President Obama at Presentation of the Medal of Honor to Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts
President Barack Obama and Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts bow their heads during the benediction at the Medal of Honor ceremony for SSG Pitts in the East Room of the White House, July 21, 2014. At left is SSG Pitt’s wife Amy and one-year-old son Lucas. (Official White House Photo[Read More…]
Marine Missing From WWII Accounted For, July 21, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, lost during World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Marine Pfc. Randolph Allen of Rush, Kentucky, will[Read More…]
Rep. David Jolly (R-FL) Announces Support for Florida Marriage Ruling
New York–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Today Rep. David Jolly (R-FL) stated that he supports same-sex couples’ freedom to marry in Florida. His announcement follows a ruling by Republican-appointed Chief Circuit Judge Luis Garcia, which struck down Florida’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples in a case out of Key West. Marc[Read More…]
Three Operators of ATM Servicing Business Sentenced to Prison Terms Between 20 and 51 Months for $1.7 Million Frauid Scheme
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Three Chicago men are facing federal prison sentences ranging from 20 to 51 months for their roles in a seven-year fraud scheme that caused client banks of their ATM servicing business to lose more than $1.7 million. The last of the three defendants was sentenced today while[Read More…]
Roosevelt University Golf Outing to be Held August 11
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Roosevelt University’s 21st annual scholarship golf outing takes place on Monday, August 11 at the Schaumburg Golf Club & Academy. The outing begins at 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start and concludes with an awards dinner at 5:45 p.m. All proceeds from the golf outing are[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces City To Receive Federal Funds To Help At-Risk Youth
More than 3,100 students will be reached during the 2014-15 school year for Becoming a Man and Match programs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued the below statement following President Barack Obama’s announcement on Monday that the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools (CPS), and the University of Chicago[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Legislation Would Help Curb Predatory Marketing of Armed Forces By For-Profit Colleges
Announcement follows news that failed for-profit college Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is still recruiting on military bases WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced that he included language in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY2015 to help put an end[Read More…]
Statement by Rep. Jan Schakowsky on President Obama’s Signing of Executive Order Banning Federal Contractors from Engaging in Workplace Discrimination Against LGBT Individuals
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2014. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after President Obama signed his executive order banning federal contractors from workplace discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity: “As a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I am committed to ensuring that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Strengthen Ethics Provisions in County Government
Law Helps Increase Accountability for Public Officials in Illinois’ Collar Counties CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to strengthen ethics provisions in certain Illinois county governments. The new law helps these counties establish ethical guidelines and simplifies the removal process for individuals who violate those guidelines. Today’s[Read More…]