Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Battle for Tripoli Continues / No Question Qadhafi Regime Has Nearly Collapsed / Best Thing is for Qadhafi to Relinquish Power Immediately / Transition Has Begun / Support and Echo the Call for National Unity / Secretary Clinton Spoke to[Read More…]
Day: August 23, 2011
Illinois Connects More than 100 Job Seekers with Good-Paying Jobs at Aon
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) have come together to place more than 100 job seekers in good-paying jobs at the Chicago-based professional services firm. The collaboration highlights Governor Pat Quinn’s efforts to grow jobs and connect qualified job seekers with ready-to-hire[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Takes Action to Protect Veterans and Support Military Families
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. As part of his ongoing commitment to servicemembers and their families, Governor Pat Quinn today signed three laws that will protect Veterans and support military families. “Our servicemembers are the heart and soul of Illinois,” Governor Quinn said. “Whether they are returning home from service or defending[Read More…]
Simon to Lead Classrooms First Commission Team to Study Ways to Cut Bureaucracy, Improve Student Opportunities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will lead a state commission charged with cutting school district administration costs and redirecting those tax dollars to students and classrooms, thanks to legislation signed today by Governor Quinn. Simon’s Classrooms First Commission will study how districts can improve educational opportunities, reduce duplicative[Read More…]
Hurricane Irene Advisory, August 23, 2011 (5 PM EDT)
Miami, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011 – 5 PM EDT IRENE LASHING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS… SUMMARY OF 500 PM EDT…2100 UTC…INFORMATION LOCATION…20.9N 71.5W ABOUT 50 MI…80 KM SSW OF GRAND TURK ISLAND ABOUT 110 MI…180 KM E OF GREAT INAGUA ISLAND MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…90 MPH…150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES[Read More…]
Statement from FEMA Spokesperson Rachel Racusen on Mid Atlantic Earthquake
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Federal Emergency Management Agency Spokesperson Rachel Racusen issued the following statement on the earthquake that impacted the mid Atlantic Region and other states today: “According to United States Geological Survey (USGS), the mid Atlantic Region of the United States experienced a 5.9 magnitude earthquake. FEMA, along with[Read More…]
Gov. Perdue Urges North Carolinians to Prepare for Hurricane Irene
RALEIGH–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Gov. Bev Perdue today encouraged her fellow North Carolinians to be prepared for Hurricane Irene possibly hitting the state on Saturday. “Our state’s veteran emergency management team is ready for Irene, but our fellow North Carolinians need to be just as prepared. Please make sure you have[Read More…]
South Carolina Emergency Management Division Monitoring Hurricane Irene, Urges Everyone to Review Plans
Columbia, South Carolina—(ENEWSPF)—August 23, 2011 – 2:00 p.m. EDT. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is paying close attention to Hurricane Irene, and as a result of the storm’s projected movement, key agencies in South Carolina government have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises. [Read More…]
Gadhafi Regime is History, NATO Officials Say
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Aug. 23, 2011 – NATO forces continue to protect Libyan civilians from pro-Gadhafi violence, but the regime is crumbling, losing ground to fighters who support the fledgling Transitional National Council and to the people of Libya themselves, NATO officials said today. “NATO and our partners have conducted a highly effective[Read More…]
Labor Rights Week In Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2011. Illinois Department of Human Rights Director Rocco Claps joined the Consuls General of Mexico, El Salvador and Guatemala to announce the upcoming Labor Rights Week. During this year’s Labor Rights Week, entitled “Women in the Workforce,” the Mexican Consulate will host a series of workshops and activities[Read More…]
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