Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012 – 12:35 P.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Please, please, everybody have a seat. Commander DeNoyer, thank you for your introduction, and your service in Vietnam and on behalf of America’s veterans. I want to thank your executive director, Bob Wallace; your next commander, who[Read More…]
Day: July 23, 2012
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Sally Ride
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sally Ride. As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model. She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars and later[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: President Obama’s Work to Honor our Military Families and Veterans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. On Monday, July 23, President Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars and discussed his Administration’s work to secure our nation, fight terrorism, renew American leadership in the world, better serve our troops and military families and honor our veterans. In his remarks, President Obama announced[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, July 23, 2012
En Route Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012 – 11:49 A.M. PDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning. Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make our way to Reno, Nevada. As you know, the President is addressing the VFW. He will talk broadly about American foreign policy, where we were four years ago, where[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 23, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Chemical Weapons / Call from Arab League for Assad to Step Down Humanitarian Efforts IRAQ Condemn Attacks / Continue to Provide Security Support SYRIA EU Travel Ban UN Security Council Vote / Next Steps / Alternative Track CUBA Condolences on Death[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty. July 23, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Brandon R. Pepper, 31, of York, Pa., died July 21, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan. Pepper was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, Fort Bragg,[Read More…]
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta Message to the Department on Colorado Shootings
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. “To all Department of Defense personnel: “Flags at Department of Defense installations across the world are being flown at half-staff to honor the victims of last week’s tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. All of us in the Department of Defense community are deeply saddened by this senseless[Read More…]
Entry Deadline Approaching For Photo And Amateur Talent Contests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. The 2012 Illinois State Fair is quickly approaching, as is the deadline to enter the Baby Photo Contest, Dog Photo Contest and Amateur Talent Contest. Pictures and entries must be delivered or postmarked by Aug. 1, 2012. All entry forms are available in the Special Events[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Record Number of Visitors, Tourism Spending in Illinois for 2011
Visitors to the State Rise 10 Percent, Generating Record $31.8 Billion in Revenue CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois tourism industry generated a record $31.8 billion in 2011, up 8.4 percent from a year ago. The increase of nearly $2.5 billion was fueled by a[Read More…]
Illinois Lottery FY12 Sales Top $2.67 Billion
Transfers to Good Causes Exceed $708 Million; Final Profit Analysis Awaits Audit Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2012. Illinois Lottery sales topped $2.67 billion during the fiscal year that ended June 30, in which the Lottery transferred a record $708.6 million to good causes: $639.8 million to public schools, and $68.8 million[Read More…]
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