Day: November 21, 2011

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, November 21, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011 – 12:41 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  How are you all today?  Thanks for coming.  It’s good to be back, after a long but very successful trip to the Asia Pacific region with the President.  Those of you who were on that[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 21, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST Deputy Secretary Burns Trip to the Middle East / Bilateral Relationship / Regional Issues / G-8 BMENA / President Abbas / Ongoing Political Process / Quartet Proposals EGYPT Violence / Peaceful, Transparent, Fair Elections / Drafting of a New Constitution[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 21, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Joshua D. Corral, 19, of Danville, Calif., died Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]

IL Employment Security Closed Thanksgiving and Friday

Claimants Should Certify; Services Available on Internet; Banking Holiday Might Delay Payments CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) service centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday,[Read More…]

IDOT and Law Enforcement Agencies Partner to Boost Safety, Crack Down on Traffic Violators over Thanksgiving Weekend

State and Local Police to Conduct Hundreds of Enforcement Zones, Numerous Roadside Safety Checks SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  With heavy traffic expected over Thanksgiving weekend and to boost roadway safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today kicked off the Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over[Read More…]

IDVA to Host ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair December 2nd in North Riverside

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) will be hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Friday, December 2nd at the North Riverside Commons, 2401 West Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and[Read More…]

Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims Lance Corporal Joshua Misiewicz Day in Illinois

Honors La Grange Military Hero CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed Lance Corporal Joshua Misiewicz Day in Illinois, in recognition of Lance Corporal Misiewicz’s exemplary service in the United States Marine Corps. Lance Corporal Misiewicz, a 23-year-old La Grange resident, deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the[Read More…]

UC Davis Police Chief Placed on Administrative Leave Pending Review of Officers’ Use of Pepper Spray Against Protesters

CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  UC Davis announced today that the chief of the campus Police Department had been placed on administrative leave pending a review of officers’ use of pepper spray against protesters. UC Davis Lt. Matt Carmichael will serve as interim police chief. “As I have gathered more information about[Read More…]

Occupy Wall Stree: Actions in Solidarity with Egypt

NEW YORK–(ENWESPF)–November 21, 2011.  As the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces escalates the use of force on protesters at Tahrir, we call for support and solidarity for our brothers and sisters of Tahrir Square. We also call for support and solidarity with our egyptian american brothers and sisters. There[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, November 21, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011.  Japan Cabinet Approves Decontamination Protocols Industry/Regulatory/Political The Japanese cabinet has approved “basic policies” to clean up radioactive contamination resulting from the Fukushima Daiichi accident. Based on recommendations made in 2007 by the International Commission on Radiological Protection, areas contaminated to dose levels within two rem per[Read More…]

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