Day: February 23, 2012

We Can’t Wait: Obama Administration Unveils Blueprint for a “Privacy Bill of Rights” to Protect Consumers Online

Internet Advertising Networks Announces Commitment to “Do-Not-Track” Technology to Allow Consumers to Control Online Tracking WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The Obama Administration today unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to improve consumers’ privacy protections and ensure that the Internet remains an engine for[Read More…]

Fact Sheet: Plan to Protect Privacy in the Internet Age by Adopting a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2012.  The Obama Administration unveiled a “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” as part of a comprehensive blueprint to protect individual privacy rights and give users more control over how their information is handled. This initiative seeks to protect all Americans from having their information misused by giving[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 22, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2012 – 12:55 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.  Thanks for coming to the White House for your daily briefing.  Q    New glasses — again?  MR. CARNEY:  You think these are new?  (Laughter.)  Q    Yeah.  (Laughter.)  MR. CARNEY:  Maybe.  Q    Did you leave them[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, February 22, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Allen R. McKenna Jr., 28, of Noble, Okla., died Feb. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.  He was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,[Read More…]

Army Releases January 2012 Suicide Data

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2012.  The Army released suicide data today for the month of January.  During January, among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides: five have been confirmed as suicide and 11 remain under investigation.  For December, the Army reported 11 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers.  Since the release[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Delivers Budget Address

Reduces Discretionary Spending to Below 2008 Levels; Cuts FY2013 Agency Spending by $425M SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today delivered his fiscal year 2013 budget address to the Illinois General Assembly, a plan for budget stability through major reductions and efficiencies, pension and Medicaid stabilization, fundamental tax reform and[Read More…]

HHS Announces New Assistance to States: More Resources, Transparency, and Flexibility

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2012.  Today, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced more assistance to states as it implements three new provisions of the Affordable Care Act.  Today’s announcement gives states help by:  Providing a new round of Affordable Insurance Exchange Establishment Grants, totaling $229 million to 10 states, to help states[Read More…]

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