Day: February 4, 2012

WEEKLY ADDRESS: It’s Time for Congress to Act to Help Responsible Homeowners

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2012.  Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve been traveling around the country and talking with folks about my blueprint for an economy built to last.  It’s a blueprint that focuses on restoring the things we’ve always done best.  Our strengths.  American manufacturing.  American energy.  The skills[Read More…]

Greencore, USA – Cincinnati, Recalls Egg Salad Sandwiches with Brand Name Quick Café and Take Away Café because of Possible Health Risk

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012.  Greencore, USA is recalling approximately 550 pounds of egg salad sandwiches.    The sandwiches contain eggs manufactured by Michael Foods Inc that are the subject of a previous recall due to possible contamination with Listeria Monocytogenes. The firm is recalling the product because it has[Read More…]

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2012. U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk today announced that the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body found China’s export restraints on several industrial raw materials used as key components in the steel, aluminum, and chemicals industries to be inconsistent with China’s WTO obligations. The Appellate Body affirmed[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, February 3, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012.  Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT Kidnapping, Release of U.S. Citizens Readout of Assistant Secretary Feltman’s Meetings with Egyptian Military Delegation / NGO Issue U.S. Assistance to Egypt Security Situation in Egypt INDIA Indian and USG Officials’ Meeting on Indian Labor Laws U.S. Relationship with India Visit[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Plan to Revitalize Vacant, Foreclosed Homes in Six Communities

‘Building Blocks’ Pilot Program Will Rehabilitate Vacant Properties, Increasing Affordable Housing and Stabilizing Neighborhoods BERWYN–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and six Cook County mayors to announce a new initiative to return vacant, foreclosed properties to productive use. An initiative[Read More…]

IDVA Launches ‘Stand Up and Be Counted’ to Improve Delivery of Benefits and Resources to State’s Veterans

By registering online, veterans can expect follow-up from a local Veteran Service Officer within 48 hours SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. Designed to improve access to services for the state’s 1.2 million veterans, “Stand Up and Be Counted” is a new online tool launched in January by the Illinois Department of Veterans’[Read More…]

I Love Illinois Products Promo Begins Feb. 10

Valentine-themed Illinois products and wine to be highlighted during contest SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2012. To increase awareness about Illinois food products this Valentine’s season, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will hold its first ever “I Love Illinois Products!” contest Feb. 10 – 14.  A winner will be selected randomly each[Read More…]

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