NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 February 2012. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the escalating violence in Syria today, calling on President Bashar al-Assad’s Government to immediately cease all hostilities against the country’s civilian population. According to media reports, Syrian troops have continued their assault on the city of Homs, using heavy artillery and shelling[Read More…]
Day: February 6, 2012
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 17-20
Watch for Snowy Owls and early migrants on the move Phtot by: Ian Davies New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. Warmer temperatures and lack of snow in parts of North America are setting the stage for what could be a most intriguing 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up[Read More…]
DOT Announces More Than $826 Million to Modernize and Repair the Nation’s Transit Buses and Facilities
Discretionary Funds Support State-of-Good-Repair, Sustainability Objectives for Transit WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the availability of $826.5 million in Fiscal Year 2012 discretionary funds to modernize and repair transit vehicles and facilities around the country and promote the widespread use of sustainable clean fuel.[Read More…]
States Sue to Block Smog Rules to Help Polluters Avoid Cleanup
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. Sixteen states and numerous power companies that oppose new pollution-reduction rules must file their petitions today with the U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C, and the Center for American Progress released “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: States Sue to Block Smog-Pollution Rules to Help Home State[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 6, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012 – 12:39 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for coming to the White House for your daily briefing. Before I take questions let me read a brief announcement. On Wednesday, February 29th, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host a[Read More…]
IDVA to Re-open SIU-Carbondale Part-time Veterans’ Service Office on February 28th
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is announcing the reopening its part-time Veterans’ Service Office located on the campus of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC). The office was closed last September after the amount of travel money appropriated for all VSO offices was reduced in[Read More…]
Helicopter crashes in eastern Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2012
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 06, 2012. An International Security Assistance Force helicopter crashed in eastern Afghanistan today. There were no fatalities and the crew has been safely recovered to a nearby forward operating base. The site has been secured and initial reports indicate there was no enemy activity in the area. ISAF[Read More…]
Durbin Commends Amtrak and Metra for Actions to Lower Pollution, Calls on Old Post Office Owner to Cooperate
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Febuary 6, 2012. A collaborative effort among Amtrak, Metra, and state and federal agencies to reduce diesel soot emissions and improve air quality in and around Union Station has already produced positive results, but further progress requires the full cooperation of adjacent property owners, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)[Read More…]
February 6 – Update on Senator Kirk
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. Dr. Richard Fessler today provided the following update on Senator Kirk’s condition: “Senator Kirk is making good progress in his recovery. He is visiting with family and even watched the Super Bowl last night. He has been upgraded to good condition and we anticipate he will be[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights Growing Enrollment at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Legislation Boosts Enrollment; Increases Agricultural Exposure to Urban Communities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2012. As part of his commitment to strengthening education in Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today visited Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) to discuss recently adopted legislation that will allow more students in urban areas to pursue opportunities[Read More…]
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