Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. “I am pleased to see the Congress vote to repeal the law governing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ Handling this through legislation preserves the military’s prerogative to implement change in a responsible, deliberate manner. “More critically, it is the right thing to do. No longer will able[Read More…]
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Statement by Secretary Robert Gates on Senate Vote to Repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2010. On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates released the following statement on the Senate’s vote to repeal the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law: “I welcome today’s vote by the Senate clearing the way for a legislative repeal of the ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ law. “Once this[Read More…]
Judy Shepard: Senate Vote on Gay Military Service Honors Nation’s Principles
Commentary “Dennis and I and the Matthew Shepard Foundation join millions of Americans in and out of uniform today in applauding the United States Senate. It took truly principled action in finally ending the military’s obsolete and discriminatory ban on gay service members serving their country in the military. “Wearing[Read More…]
Silent Monks Singing Halleluia Chorus (Video)
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U.S. Senate Votes to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Today the U.S. Senate voted on legislation that will allow for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). This historic action comes on the heels of the passage of an identical bill Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives. President Obama has said that he will sign[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Wright Brothers Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 17, 2010. On December 17, 1903, after years of determination and creativity, Orville and Wilbur Wright’s wooden aircraft sailed the steady winds of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, and conquered the age old dream of manned flight. That day, the two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, could only imagine what[Read More…]
U.S. House Votes to End ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 250-175 on legislation to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT). This historic action is the second time the House passed repeal legislation this year. In May the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to which repeal legislation was successfully[Read More…]
Governors State University Begins Infant and Toddler Childcare
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Beginning on December 17, Governors State University’s Family Development Center (FDC) opened an Illinois State licensed childcare facility for infants, toddlers, and two year olds. The little ones are cared for in specially equipped classrooms of eight children, each staffed with two teachers. The infant and toddler[Read More…]
College Tuition The Smart Holiday Gift That Lasts A Lifetime
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. When Cindy Wisniewski found out she was pregnant with twins, her husband’s first thought was “How are we going to afford college for them?” Cindy’s answer gave him comfort. “The same way we paid for the other three, with the College Illinois!® Prepaid Tuition Program. “[Read More…]
Stay Fire Safe and Be Fire Smart this Holiday Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2010. Cooking, entertaining, and decorating are hallmarks of the holiday season, but they also can lead to increased fire risks, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). “By understanding where potential hazards exist, and making some minor adjustments, people can greatly increase their homes’[Read More…]
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