Day: September 9, 2013

Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Don Wade

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. As a city, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Don Wade. For nearly three decades, Don entertained and enlightened his listeners and the lifetime of contributions he made to our city will be truly missed. Don’s zeal for his job was matched only by[Read More…]

Senators Kirk, Levin Commend Great Lakes Week Participants

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013.  U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.), co-chairs of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, today commended the nearly 700 people who have gathered in Milwaukee, Wis., for Great Lakes Week. Great Lakes Week participants will collaborate on strategies and focus efforts to restore and[Read More…]

General Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls With Icing

No Other Flavors or Varieties of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are Involved Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013.  General Mills announced a voluntary Class II recall of a limited quantity of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing. No other flavors or varieties of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls or Pillsbury dough products are being[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, September 9, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Kerry Remarks / Russia Reaction / Review of Proposals Discussions with Congress / Dialog with American People Connection to National Security Holding Syrian Regime Accountable Communication with Russian FM Lavrov U.S. Response to Retaliation / Discussions with Regional Partners Briefings[Read More…]

Attorney General Holder Meets with Mexican Attorney General About Mexico’s Release of DEA Agent’s Killer

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013.  Attorney General Eric Holder met with Mexican Attorney General Jesús Murillo Karam today to discuss the release by the Mexican government of Rafael Caro Quintero, who was convicted of murdering Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in February 1985.  Caro Quintero was convicted and[Read More…]

Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges, Sept. 9, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. A member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges related to his membership in the ABT’s criminal enterprise, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern[Read More…]

Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Syria, Sept. 9, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Anne-Marie, for your kind words and for the invitation to be here today.  And thank you for your principled leadership—both in government, where we worked together so closely, and now at the New America Foundation.  I want to commend you and[Read More…]

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