Marten L. denBoer, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, was elected provost of DePaul University in Chicago. A physicist by training, denBoer will become DePaul’s chief academic officer July 1. (California State Polytechnic University/Tom Zasadzinski) CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. Marten L. denBoer, who[Read More…]
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ACLU Settles Sex Discrimination Case of Pregnant Employee Fired From Religiously Affiliated Organization
DAYTON, OHIO –(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio reached settlement in a lawsuit filed on behalf of a single mother who alleged she was fired from a religiously affiliated organization because she became pregnant. The defendant, Inside Out, is a Christian-based childcare facility[Read More…]
Chicago Mayoral Candidate Bob Fioretti’s Reaction to Gov. Rauner Budget Address
Chicago, IL –(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. The following is a statement from mayoral candidate Bob Fioretti reacting to Gov. Rauner’s budget address: Gov. Rauner’s proposed budget is one working and middle class people cannot afford. Behind every investment the Governor speaks of are dangerous cuts that harm all our citizens. While I applaud[Read More…]
First Military Commission Conviction Reversed
Former Guantánamo Prisoner Not Guilty of “Material Support” Washington D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. Today, the U.S. Court of Military Commission Review (CMCR) vacated former Guantánamo prisoner David Hicks’s conviction in the military commissions for providing material support for terrorism. Hicks was the first prisoner to be convicted in a Guantánamo military[Read More…]
Governor Bruce Rauner Delivers 2015 State of the State Address
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015. Governor Bruce Rauner delivered his 2015 Budget Address today. Below are his Remarks as Prepared for Delivery. Good Afternoon. President Cullerton, Speaker Madigan, Leader Radogno, Leader Durkin, Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti, Attorney General Madigan, Secretary White, Comptroller Munger, Treasurer Frerichs, Members of the General Assembly. Thank you for[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Israel, The West Bank and Gaza Travel Warning, Feb. 18, 2015
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015. The security environment remains complex in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and U.S. citizens need to be aware of the continuing risks of travel to these areas, particularly to areas described in this Travel Warning where there are heightened tensions and security risks. The security situation[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the White House Summit on Countering Violent Extremism
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015 SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon. On behalf of President Obama and Secretaries Holder and Johnson – Attorney General, I should say, Holder and Johnson, Secretary Johnson, we are really delighted to welcome you here. We’re very, very happy that so many countries have sent such competent and[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Remarks at the Countering Violent Extremism Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015 Good afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here today. And it’s a privilege to join Secretary [John] Kerry in welcoming you to this important ministerial. I am honored to stand with you this week, here in Washington, as we reaffirm the ties that bind us[Read More…]
Florida Man Sentenced to 110 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Murder a Foreign National; Sale and Smuggling of Deadly Toxins
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 18, 2015. Assistant Attorney General of National Security John P. Carlin, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman of the District of New Jersey, Special Agent in Charge John P. Woods of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Newark, New Jersey, and Special Agent in Charge Richard[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Closing of the Summit on Countering Violent Extremism
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 18, 2015 – 4:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Well, thank you, Lisa, for the introduction. Lisa is an example of the countless dedicated public servants across our government, a number of who are here today, who[Read More…]
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