Day: November 12, 2012

South Suburban Action Conference Vows to Push Elected Officials to Fast Track Construction of the South Suburban Airport

CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 12, 2012.  The South Suburban Action Conference is holding a news conference to notify elected officials they expect the South Suburban Airport to continue moving forward at an accelerated pace.  After nearly 20 years of starts and stops, SSAC says it will take the lead to prevent the project[Read More…]

Department of Energy Hurricane Sandy-Nor’easter Situation Report #8, November 12, 2012 (10:00 AM EST)

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012 – 10 AM EST Highlights: Beginning November 7th, a Nor’easter impacted the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast with strong winds, rain or snow, and coastal flooding. At 8:00 pm EDT October 29, the National Hurricane Center reported Sandy made landfall near Atlantic City, NJ as a post tropical[Read More…]

SEIU: In Recognition of Veteran’s Day

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2012. Following is a statement by SEIU President Mary Kay Henry in recognition of Veteran’s Day. “Every day, we wake up in a free nation thanks to the brave men and women who put everything on the line to serve our country. We owe our gratitude to[Read More…]

Defence Spending Remains Essential to Keep NATO Fit for the Future

PRAGUE–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2012. Investment in defence and security remains essential despite the economic crisis, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen told European and North American parliamentarians at the annual NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Prague today. The Secretary General urged the lawmakers to halt the slide in defence spending and increase[Read More…]

Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Staten Island

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano yesterday traveled to Staten Island, N.Y. to meet with state and local officials and view ongoing response and recovery efforts to Hurricane Sandy. Secretary Napolitano reiterated the ongoing support from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Emergency Management[Read More…]

Controversial North Dakota Amendment Protects Confined Animal Feeding Operations

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012.  During the recent elections, North Dakotans voted to accept a controversial amendment to the North Dakota Constitution that protects practices used in Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) that are harmful to human health and the environment. The North Dakota Farming and Ranching Amendment states, “No law[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Issues Resource Guide for Veterans, Service Members on Employment Rights, Consumer Protections

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2102. In recognition of Veterans Day, Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday released a new, comprehensive guide on the many legal protections, rights and benefits for military service members, veterans and their families. Madigan’s Legal Rights of Illinois Service Members guide was created by her Military and Veterans’ Rights[Read More…]

ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update, November 12, 2012

KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012  — An Afghan-led security force, supported by coalition troops, arrested a Taliban leader in Kandahar province today.  The arrested leader commanded an improvised explosive device attack cell in central Kandahar province that provided subordinate insurgent fighters with IED materials, weapons and ammunition. During the operation, the[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, November 12, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Bennett, 26, of Glendora, Calif., died Nov. 10, in Sperwan Gar, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when he encountered an improvised explosive device during combat operations. [Read More…]

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