Day: July 22, 2014

Department of Defense Releases Fourth Quarter Suicide Information, July 22, 2014

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 22, 2014. In its efforts to better understand suicide among all its components, the Department of Defense released its first quarterly suicide report (QSR), today, for the four quarters of 2013. The report summarizes suicide counts and annual rates for the active component, reserves, and National Guard. Additionally,[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel Announces Additional Airport Noise Monitors Near O’Hare International Airport

Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014.  Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) will work with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) to acquire and install eight additional permanent airport noise monitors in City neighborhoods and suburban communities near O’Hare International Airport. “As the O’Hare Modernization Program moves[Read More…]

Senator Durbin to Walgreens: Renouncing Your American Corporate Citizenship Hard to Defend

Asks if ‘the corner of happy and healthy’ is in the Swiss Alps WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014.  In a letter to the CEO of Deerfield, Illinois-based Walgreens, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today expressed his strong opposition to the speculation that Walgreens will buy Swiss-based retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots[Read More…]

Addressing the Real Impact of Native Mascots and Team Names on American Indian and Alaska Native Youth

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014.  Today, the Center for American Progress released a report highlighting the impact of native mascots and team names on American Indian and Alaska Native, or AI/AN, youth and proposed key steps that federal, state, and local governments can take to address these effects. The report explores[Read More…]

Tamarisk Tree’s Role as ‘Invasive’ in Southwest Questioned

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014.  As drought persists across the western U.S., farmers, ranchers, and government authorities looking for solutions to water worries have picked a tough battle, and many are questioning whether it’s worth the fight. The target is the ‘invasive,’ tamarisk tree, also known as salt cedar, a hardy[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs $1.1 Billion Capital Construction Bill

Shovel Ready Projects Will Create Thousands of Jobs and Drive Economic Growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014.  Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new state capital construction bill that invests $1.1 billion in road and bridge projects to improve transportation and create jobs and boost economic development across Illinois. The bill, which[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, July 22, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel Update and Calls MIDDLE EAST PEACE Travel Warning FAA / Notice UNRWA Cease-fire Goal Turkey UKRAINE/RUSSIA/MALAYSIA Intelligence Investigation / Remains Commercial Imagery Sanctions MIDDLE EAST PEACE Travel Warning Protests UNRWA INDIA Modi Welcome in Washington GERMANY/DEPARTMENT Secretary Works[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, July 22, 2014

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry Travel Update and Calls MIDDLE EAST PEACE Travel Warning FAA / Notice UNRWA Cease-fire Goal Turkey UKRAINE/RUSSIA/MALAYSIA Intelligence Investigation / Remains Commercial Imagery Sanctions MIDDLE EAST PEACE Travel Warning Protests UNRWA INDIA Modi Welcome in Washington GERMANY/DEPARTMENT Secretary Works[Read More…]

Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry and Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry Joint Statements After Meeting With Egyptian President al-Sisi, July 22, 2014

Cairo, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–July 22, 2014. FOREIGN MINISTER SHOUKRY: (Via interpreter) Good morning. It’s my pleasure to welcome U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry here in Cairo. This visit comes at a very critical time and in the midst of intensified Egyptian efforts to broker a cease-fire agreement on the basis of[Read More…]

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