Day: December 22, 2010

Employment Security Offices Closed Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31. Although offices will be closed, all services will be available at www.ides.state.il.us People will be able to file for first-time unemployment benefits, certify for benefits which is necessary to receive payment,[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Human Services Reminds Illinoisans to Recognize the Dangers of Impaired Driving During the Holidays

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse (DASA) reminds Illinoisans that the holiday season is an especially dangerous time for motorists.  Although the season is a time to celebrate, DASA encourages people to not be influenced to take illicit drugs and[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreements to Boost Illinois’ Green Economy

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that long-term agreements have been executed to advance the state’s ongoing efforts to expand renewable energy use, create green jobs and increase sustainability. The winning wind and solar energy vendors will supply Ameren and ComEd with renewable electricity to provide to consumers[Read More…]

News Conference by President Obama, December 22, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010 – 4:16 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT:  Hello, everybody.  Good afternoon.  I know everybody is itching to get out of here and spend some time with their families.  I am, too.  I noticed some of you colleagues have been reporting from Hawaii over the last week.  But[Read More…]

Durbin Commends EPA for Swift Action on Chromium-6 Report

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking swift action to provide communities cited in the Environmental Working Group study on chromium-6 in tap water with assistance for additional testing.  Earlier today the EPA announced a series of actions that[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 22, 2010

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010.  INDEX: DEPARTMENT Salute to Last Class of FSI Public Affairs Officers Graduating Monitoring Senate START Treaty Vote / Secretary Clinton Trip to the Hill Statement on Iran and Human Rights / International Treaty Obligations Cote D’Ivoire Election / President Gbagbo Statements / President-Elect Ouattara Declared Winner[Read More…]

Statement of Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Senate Action on the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. “Today’s bipartisan approval of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act by the United States Senate affirms our nation’s commitment to protecting those who protect us all.  The events of that day were an attack on America by a foreign enemy, and addressing its health impacts[Read More…]

Gaza: UN Official Asks Israel to Use Restraint in Responding to Rocket Attacks

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 December 2010 – Condemning mounting rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel, a senior United Nations official today acknowledged Israel’s right to self-defence but urged it to use maximum restraint and ensure that civilians are not endangered. “I condemn the firing of indiscriminate mortars and rockets by militant groups[Read More…]

Sierra Club: 2010, Outlook Dimmed for Coal

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 22, 2010. The outlook for coal continued to dim in 2010 as dozens of proposed new coal plants were taken off the drawing board and utilities announced 12,000 MW of coal plant retirements. While federal climate legislation may have stalled in Congress in 2010, cities and states have[Read More…]

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