Day: November 20, 2012

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 20, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary’s Trip to Jerusalem ISRAEL / PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES U.S. Diplomatic Engagements on Gaza Situation in Gaza / Urging De-escalation Activities by the Quartet/ Support for Humanitarian Aid INDIA President Karzai’s Visit to India SYRIA Syrian Opposition Coalition TUNISIA Incarceration of Two[Read More…]

Energy Department Announces New Investment in U.S. Small Modular Reactor Design and Commercialization

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to deploy every available source of American energy, the Energy Department today announced an award to support a new project to design, license and help commercialize small modular reactors (SMR) in the United States.  This award follows a funding[Read More…]

Attorney General Madigan Urges Congress to Extend Tax Relief to Struggling Homeowners

Extension Set to Expire in December, Forcing Illinois Homeowners to Pay Taxes on Any Mortgage Relief Received Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today joined 41 of her counterparts in calling on Congress to extend tax relief for homeowners who have mortgage debt canceled or forgiven because of financial[Read More…]

Illinois Health Department Launches New Anti-Smoking Campaign

“Alone for a Lifetime” urges smokers to quit, use Illinois Tobacco Quitline to Help CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched “Alone for a Lifetime,” a new anti-smoking campaign depicting the powerful personal and emotional impact that smoking-related illnesses have on smokers’ families – especially their[Read More…]

Governor Quinn and President Cullerton Call for Driver’s Licenses for All Illinois Motorists

250,000 Unlicensed Illinois Drivers Pose Preventable Danger; Increased Insurance Costs for All Drivers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn and Senate President John Cullerton (D-Chicago) today were joined by state and local leaders and the Illinois Highway Safety Coalition (HSC) to announce their support of efforts to ensure that every[Read More…]

IDOT Suspends Non-Emergency Road Work to Improve Traffic Flow for Thanksgiving Weekend

Agency Details Lane Closures to Aid Motorists’ Travel Plans SPRINGFIELD—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2012. With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that non-emergency road work will be suspended where possible to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.[Read More…]

IDOT Launches ‘Drive to Survive’ Campaign for Thanksgiving Travel

Partners with Law Enforcement to Focus on Unbuckled, Impaired Drivers CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—November 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) launched its “Drive to Survive” campaign today and partnered with law enforcement across the state to kick off an end-of-the-year push to drive down the number of motor vehicle crash fatalities.[Read More…]

Illinois Department of Insurance Announces Multi-State Settlement with Bankers Life and Casualty Company

Illinois participated in multi-state effort to protect consumers and will share part of a $3 million penalty against the insurance company CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012.  Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron today announced an agreement has been reached with Bankers Life and Casualty Company (Bankers) as part of a[Read More…]

Veterans Cash Lottery Ticket Delivers Support Programs to Illinois Veterans With Grants to Six Non-profits

Instant ticket responsible for more than $205,000 in grants this quarter SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2012. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced $205,637.43 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help six non-profits deliver specialized programs and services to the Illinois veteran community. “As more and[Read More…]

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