Day: June 28, 2014

Governor Quinn Signs Law to Help Military Families Enroll Children in Illinois Schools

Streamlines Transfer Process and Eliminates School Roadblocks for Children with One or More Parents Serving in the Armed Forces MASCOUTAH–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to make it easier for military families to enroll their children in Illinois schools. The law eliminates many of the educational roadblocks[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation That Will Allow Quad Cities – Washington DC Air Service Take Flight

Legislation Will Clear Way for Direct Flights to Nation’s Capital MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that clears the way for daily flights from the Quad Cities to Washington, DC. Today’s action will enhance transportation and economic development opportunities in the Quad Cities area and is part[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs Law Promoting the Purchase of Solar-Produced Electricity in Illinois

Legislation Will Help Lead Illinois on Path towards Sustainability CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to promote the purchase of solar-produced electricity in Illinois. The law requires that a special existing fund be used to purchase solar power and emphasizes the development of distributed solar generation, such[Read More…]

Ahmed Abu Khatallah Indicted for Terrorist Conspiracy Stemming from September 2012 Attack in Benghazi, Libya

Defendant Makes Initial Court Appearance Today Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2014. Ahmed Abu Khatallah, aka Ahmed Mukatallah, made his first appearance today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on a federal terrorism offense arising from his alleged participation in the Sept. 11 through 12, 2012, terrorist attacks[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Acting Veterans Affairs Secretary Sloan Gibson and Rob Nabors

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 27, 2014. Today, President Obama met with Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs Sloan D. Gibson and Rob Nabors to receive an update on efforts to improve care for veterans through the VA health care system. They reported to the President on VA’s progress in implementing reforms and briefed[Read More…]

GM Recalls 29,019 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 28, 2014. SUMMARY: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver’s front air bag inflator may have been manufactured with an incorrect part. CONSEQUENCE: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s air bag,[Read More…]

Winco Recalls Contraband 24 Canister Shell Fireworks Kit Due to Impact, Burn Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2014.  Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: June 27, 2014 Recall number: 14-219 Contraband 24 fireworks kit Recall Summary Name of product:  Canister shellfireworks kits Hazard:  The shell can[Read More…]

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