Day: August 3, 2011

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 3, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011 – 12:08 P.M. EDT         MR. CARNEY:  Hello, everyone.  Back by popular demand, because we’re grooming him to be my successor, we have the Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, who will talk to you again about an unfortunate situation where, because of a refusal of Congress to[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, August 3, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Clinton Meeting with Syrian and Syrian-American Activists / U.S Continues to Be In Contact With Range of Opposition Figures U.S. Continues to Seek Ways to Isolate Asad, Is Looking at Next Round of Sanctions / Strong Action from UN[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 3, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Kirk A. Owen, 37, of Sapulpa, Okla., died Aug. 2 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]

DOD Identifies Three Marine Casualties, August 3, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Patrick R. Dolphin, 29, of Moscow, Pa., Sgt. Dennis E. Kancler, 26, of Brecksville, Ohio, and Sgt. Christopher M. Wrinkle, 29, of Dallastown, Pa., died July 31[Read More…]

State Notifies Seniors Eligible for Seniors Ride Free

SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.  The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is sending notifications to seniors who are eligible to receive free rides on public transit service. The department has mailed postcards that verify the senior is enrolled in the Circuit Breaker program and eligible under the Seniors Ride Free (or Disabled[Read More…]

Staff Honored for Helping Veterans Find Employment

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.  The Illinois American Legion has honored two associates at the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for their efforts to help unemployed military Veterans return to work. Michael Ruffner, who works in the Woodstock office in McHenry County, and Tim Scarbrough, who works in the Murphysboro office[Read More…]

Durbin Announces More Than $1 Million in Homeless Prevention Grants for Illinois Veterans

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2011.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded $1,159,122 in homeless prevention grants to two Illinois organizations that serve homeless and at-risk veteran families. The funding is provided through the new Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)[Read More…]

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