Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2010. Thank you all very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Gee, let’s do this every week. (Laughter.) It’s great after a hard week to tell you how delighted I am to join with all of you from the State Department and USAID and indeed from departments across our[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act and the New Patients’ Bill of Rights
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2010 – 12:20 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. What do you think, Taylor? She did a pretty good job. Yes, she was solid. Welcome to the White House, everybody. And thank you, Amy, for the wonderful introduction. Thank you, Taylor, for being here. Stories like Amy’s[Read More…]
White House Appoints 2010-2011 Class of White House Fellows
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 22, 2010. Today, the White House announced the appointment of 13 outstanding men and women to serve as White House Fellows. The White House Fellows come from diverse backgrounds, varied professions and all of the 2010-2011 Fellows have shown a strong commitment to public service and leadership. The[Read More…]
CAP Report Addresses Homeless Gay and Transgender Youth
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2010. Gay and transgender homeless youth make up an estimated 20 percent of all homeless youth in the United States, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress. Tomorrow, the Obama administration will release their strategy to prevent and end homelessness. CAP’s new report,[Read More…]
Durbin Joins Lawmakers in Calling for Government Review of For-Profit Colleges
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2010. In light of recent press reports raising concerns about the for-profit education sector U.S. Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) today joined other lawmakers in calling for a review of for-profit or “proprietary” institutions of higher education. Specifically, they asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess[Read More…]
Mississippi Lesbian Banned From Prom But Invited To White House
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 21, 2010. American Civil Liberties Union client Constance McMillen will go to the White House on Tuesday to join President Obama at a ceremony recognizing the contributions of LGBT Americans. She will also serve as a Grand Marshal in the New York City Pride parade on June 27. McMillen[Read More…]
Free Candles in July at Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson
Candles in every color of the rainbow, free with $10, $25 and $50 purchases in July – Customer Appreciation Month at Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson, IL. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Karey Wentz, Store Manager of the Good as New Thrift Store in Matteson, IL is pleased to[Read More…]
Prendergast and Valenziano Begin New Positions at PSC
Debra Prendergast (left) and Patty Valenziano. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Two new administrators have joined the staff of Prairie State College (PSC). They are Dr. Debra Prendergast, dean of business, mathematics, and natural science; and Patty Valenziano, associate dean of faculty affairs. In her new position, Prendergast will provide[Read More…]
PSC Graduate to Intern in State Representative’s Office
Michael Baratta. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) graduate Michael Baratta hopes to be a state representative one day. He’s off to a good start. Baratta has an internship with State Rep. David Miller’s (D-29th District), who is running for state comptroller. “This internship is just another[Read More…]
PSC Student Receives Scholarship from State Rep. Davis’ Office
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Prairie State College (PSC) student Michael Baratta will attend University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) this fall to major in marketing. He will attend his first year at UIC tuition-free thanks to a scholarship he received from the office of State Rep. William Davis (D-30th District). “I[Read More…]
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