Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Joe Solmonese, President of the Human Rights Campaign, issued a statement today giving Chicago mayoral candidate Emanuel the endorsement of the nation’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. Solmonese writes: Tomorrow is election day in Chicago, and HRC is proud to[Read More…]
Day: February 21, 2011
UN Chief Urges Restraint by Arab Leaders as Protests Continue
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has once again called for the non-use of force and respect for basic freedoms, as he voiced concern about reports of escalating violence and bloodshed amid the protests in North Africa and the Middle East. “Stressing that utmost restraint must be exercised[Read More…]
SEIU: House CR Is Disastrous for Our Economic Recovery and Our Communities
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement upon passage of H.R. 1, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011 on Saturday. A detailed list on how the cuts will impact the services provided by our members can be found[Read More…]
Honda Recalls Certain Model Year 2009 – 2010 FIT Vehicles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2011. Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2009 – 2010 Honda FIT vehicles. There is a potential for one or more of the four spring assemblies on the engine’s variable valve timing and lift electronic control (VTEC) system to fail. Consequence: A failure of the spring[Read More…]
Statement by the NATO Secretary General on Events in Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–21 February 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. I am shocked by the indiscriminate use of violence against peaceful protesters in Libya. I deplore the loss of life. I call on the Libyan authorities to stop the repression of unarmed civilians. The people[Read More…]
Cook County State’s Attorney Outlines Plans to Monitor Tuesday’s Election Day Activiities
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2011. With a significant number of candidates on the ballot in Tuesday’s mayoral and aldermanic elections and anticipating a high volume of Election Day complaints and inquiries, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office will be stepping up efforts to ensure that proper procedures are being followed and election[Read More…]
PSC Forensics Student Continues to Win Awards
From left to right: Kelli Campbell, Adrianna Carr, and Nadia Crawley (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College Forensics team member Nadia Crawley walked away with five awards at the College of DuPage Tournament held on January 30. This makes over 15 individual awards earned by Crawley this season.[Read More…]
Secretary Clinton’s Call with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, February 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke by phone today to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal. In discussing regional developments with her Saudi counterpart, the Secretary underscored the necessity of restraint by the security forces in Bahrain. She also noted that the United States has[Read More…]
Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With Christiane Amanpour of ABC’s This Week
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. QUESTION: Madam Secretary, thank you for joining us. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you for having me. QUESTION: About Bahrain, big trouble there. The authorities are cracking down. How do you assess Bahrain right now? Is it stable? SECRETARY CLINTON: Christiane, we’ve been very clear from the beginning[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, February 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Bradley C. Hart, 25, of Perrysburg, Ohio died February 17 at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa, of injuries sustained in a non combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
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