Day: April 11, 2011

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, April 11, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Departure of Colonel Qadhafi / TNC Opposition / Democratic Transition / Political Pressure / UN Security Resolution 1973 / Humanitarian Assistance Chris Stevens / Continuing Discussions / Assessing Situation Detained Journalists COTE D’IVOIRE Gbagbo in Custody / Held Accountable for[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Recognizes Participants of the Illinois Innovation Talent Program

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today recognized students from 28 Illinois high schools for their participation in the Illinois Innovation Talent Program. Through the program, students team up with private sector companies or public agencies to compete and collaborate on real world, problem-based learning challenges. The program is designed[Read More…]

IL Dept on Aging is Accepting Senior Hall of Fame Nominations

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson today announced that applications are now available to nominate older adults for the 2011 Illinois Senior Hall of Fame.  The annual award recognizes contributions made by residents of the state, ages 65 and older.

Durbin Urges Postponement of International Hockey Tournament Over Concerns About Belarusian Human Rights Record

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011.  Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Peter Stastny, National Hockey League Hall of Famer and Member of European Parliament sent a letter to the International Ice Hockey Federation today, urging them to postpone the 2014 Ice Hockey Championship in Minsk,[Read More…]

Virginia Man Sentenced to 23 Years in Prison for Plotting Attacks on D.C.-Area Metro Stations with People He Believed to Be Al-Qaeda Members

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2011.  Farooque Ahmed, 35, of Ashburn, Va., was sentenced today to 23 years in prison, followed by 50 years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to charges stemming from his attempts to assist others whom he believed to be members of al-Qaeda in planning bombings at Metrorail stations[Read More…]

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