Day: January 24, 2013

Governor Quinn Signs Major Law to Keep Illinois Children Safe

“Erin’s Law” Helps Prevent Child Sexual Assault and Abuse, Empowers Victims CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law requiring schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12. Known as Erin’s Law, House Bill 6913 will help[Read More…]

Remarks by Hillary Rodham Clinton Introducing Nominee for Secretary of State, Senator John Kerry at His Senate Foreign Relations Committee Confirmation Hearing

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Video is available on YouTube with closed captions. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It’s very good to be back and to have this opportunity to join with Senator Warren and Senator McCain in introducing President Obama’s nominee to be the next Secretary of State. I was very[Read More…]

Individual Pleads Guilty to Id Fraud and Impersonating an OSHA Official in Wake of Gulf Oil Spill

Connie Knight Conducted Fraudulent Hazardous Waste Safety Training for Those Seeking Employment in Oil Spill Cleanup Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Connie M. Knight, 46, previously of Belle Chasse, La., pleaded guilty in federal court in New Orleans today to three felony criminal charges and one misdemeanor criminal charge for creating[Read More…]

Former Co-Owner of Contracting Company Sentenced in San Antonio to 30 Months in Prison for Scheme to Defraud the U.S. Government

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. A former co-owner of a U.S. civilian contractor company was sentenced today in San Antonio to serve 30 months in prison for falsifying official documents in connection with Iraq reconstruction government contracts, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and[Read More…]

Statement by President Obama on the Opening of Combat Units to Women

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. Today, by moving to open more military positions—including ground combat units—to women, our armed forces have taken another historic step toward harnessing the talents and skills of all our citizens.  This milestone reflects the courageous and patriotic service of women through more than two centuries of[Read More…]

White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney, January 24, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013 – 10:32 A.M. EST   MR. CARNEY:  Good morning.  Welcome to the first gaggle of the second term.  (Laughter.)    Q    Historic.   MR. CARNEY:  Precisely.  The first only comes once.    So, as you know, the President is — you’ll see the President later this[Read More…]

Durbin, Duckworth: DOT Signs Off on Final Agreement to Begin Elgin-O’Hare Western Access

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has signed off on a final agreement that will allow the State of Illinois – after decades of preparation – to finally begin construction on the Elgin-O’Hare[Read More…]

Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on the Pentagon’s Decision to Lift Combat Restrictions on Women in the Military

  Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 24, 2013.  Yesterday, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (IL-8) released the following statement on the Pentagon’s decision to lift combat restrictions on women in the military: “I applaud the decision by Secretary Panetta to begin the process of lifting combat restrictions on women in the military. Throughout American history[Read More…]

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