“This has been a great six years”: Attorney General Holder Addresses Department Employees at Departure Ceremony
Washington, DC United States Friday, April 24, 2015 Remarks as delivered Thank you, thank you. Please take your seats. A...
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President Obama’s Weekly Address: Fighting for Trade Deals that Put American Workers First
WASHINGTON, DC -- In this week’s address, the President laid out why new, high-standards trade agreements are important for our...
Protest at Boeing Stockholders Meeting Today
Members of the Anti-War Committee (AWC) – Chicago will attend the annual meeting of the Boeing stock holders at the...
A Community of Men Offers Free Boot Camp for Black Boys 12-18
Mentors ‘checkered’ past used to save lives By Chinta Strausberg Just elected alderman of the Fourth Ward in Harvey, Lamont...
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to key Administration posts: Mauro Morales...
Avoid Getting Swept Up By Fake Charities When Giving To Tornado Relief Charities, Warns BBB
CHICAGO, IL - In the wake of the recent tornadoes that struck in northern and central Illinois millions of dollars...
President Obama, Holder, NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus, and National Urban League Response to Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch
After a delayed 166 days, the U.S. Senate finally confirmed Loretta Lynch as Attorney General by a 56-43 vote. Ten...
Kirk Votes to Confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement after voting to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Issues Statement on State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ Drug Policies Announcement
County Board President Preckwinkle: "I am pleased to see that the State’s Attorney has finally recognized what many of us have...
Statement by President Obama on the Deaths of Warren Weinstein and Giovanni Lo Porto
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room President Barack Obama: This morning, I want to express our grief and condolences to...
