Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her cosponsorship of the Government Waste Reduction Act. The legislation would create a board tasked with making recommendations to root out waste in government. Each proposal from the board would be fast tracked and get an up-or-down vote from Congress. “In order[Read More…]
Day: March 4, 2013
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranks #5 in Nation for Best Corporate Locations
Illinois Gains Over Last Year’s Ranking CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois has been ranked #5 in the nation for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois moved up two spots from last year’s seventh place ranking, according to the annual analysis by Site[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors War Hero Casimir Pulaski
Polish-Born Freedom Fighter was “Father of the American Cavalry” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn honored Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski today by laying a wreath at a mural honoring General Pulaski at the Polish Museum of America. Today marks the 266th anniversary of the Polish-born General’s birth. “Brigadier General[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal After Their Meeting
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. FOREIGN MINISTER SAUD: (In Arabic.) SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you very much, Your Royal Highness. Assalamu alaikum. I am very honored to be here and very, very grateful for His Royal Highness, Prince Saud Al-Faisal’s very generous welcome here. We had a superb dinner and meeting[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden to the AIPAC Policy Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 10:35 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mr. President. (Applause.) It’s great to be here. It’s great to be here. (Applause.) Hey, Debbie. Ladies and gentlemen, oh, what a difference 40 years makes. (Laughter.) I look out there and see an old friend, Annette[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Personnel Announcements
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 10:27 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This afternoon, I’ll hold my first Cabinet meeting of my second term. And there will be some new faces, and there will be some familiar faces in new jobs. But there will also be some seats waiting[Read More…]
UN Welcomes News of HIV Baby Who Appears to be Cured by Treatment
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 March 2013 – The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today welcomed the news that a baby treated in the United States with antiretroviral drugs during the first months of her life appears to be functionally cured of the disease. “This news gives us great hope that a[Read More…]
California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom: Most Politicians Secretly Support Legalizing Marijuana
OREGON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. At the 40th Annual NORML Conference held in Portland, Oregon, Oregon Federal Representative Earl Blumenauer stated that many politicians are sympathetic to marijuana law reform, the just aren’t urged by their constituents enough to do something about it. This statement has been echoed by Gavin Newsom below.[Read More…]
Treating the Lawn Too Early is Not Only Wrong, It’s Illegal
Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. This photo, taken by Alan Cohen in late February of this year, depicts a lawn care company breaking a law that is intended to protect the Chesapeake Bay. By Alan Cohen, President, Safe Lawns for DC Kids and Critters To protect the Chesapeake Bay, states whose water flows[Read More…]
NOAA Assumes Full Operational Responsibilities of Environmental Satellite
Artists rendering of the Suomi NPP satellite. (Credit: NOAA) Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. A recent major milestone to develop the next-generation of polar-orbiting satellites was reached when operational control of America’s newest environmental satellite was transitioned to NOAA. These satellites are critical to providing advanced warning for severe weather including tornado outbreaks, heavy[Read More…]
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