NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – Faced with an exodus of refugees from Libya amid reported violence by President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s loyalists, potential food and medical shortages and growing insecurity, the United Nations is ramping up aid efforts within the country, along the borders and inside its neighbours. The Under-Secretary-General for[Read More…]
Day: February 28, 2011
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 28, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 3:33 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As I mentioned this morning, we have with us today the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. She was just in a meeting with the President and the U.N. Secretary General, and[Read More…]
FACT SHEET: A Win for States and Taxpayers: President Obama’s Plan to Cut Red Tape, Give States Flexibility, and Save Money
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens in order to focus resources on achieving better outcomes at lower cost. Over the last two years, the Administration has[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–American Red Cross Month, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. For over a century, the American Red Cross has harnessed the generosity of the American people, mobilizing us to offer assistance in the wake of disaster. Whether aiding towns fighting rising floodwaters or nations struggling with starvation and disease, the American Red Cross and its[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, February 28, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Welcome to Briefing Room Guests Scripps Howard Foundation Semester Secretary’s Trip to Geneva / Bilateral Meetings / Human Rights Council Remarks Secretary Clinton’s Testimony before the House and Senate Committees Ambassador Marc Grossman’s Travel to London, Jeddah, Kabul, Islamabad and Brussels / International[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Second Army Casualty, February 28, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Andrew C. Wilfahrt, 31, of Rosemount, Minn., died Feb. 27, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for February Winter Storm
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today sent a formal request to President Barack Obama asking that 60 counties be declared federal disaster areas, in order to help local governments recover from the major blizzard and winter storm that impacted much of Illinois in early February. State and local government[Read More…]
Illinois Products Expo To Feature Homemade Foods And Wines
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Tasty, Illinois-made food products from more than 80 companies are on the menu for the 2011 Illinois Products Expo. And, best of all, samples are free! The 13th annual “Food and Cooking Extravaganza,” which also features products from state wineries and agribusinesses, will be held March[Read More…]
IL Memorial Service Observes 20th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the cease fire announcement of the Persian Gulf War, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) held a memorial service today at the Capitol Rotunda in Springfield for the 14 Illinois service members who lost their lives during Operation Desert[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Key Appointments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced several top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the next step in a series of appointments Governor Quinn will continue making throughout the first quarter of 2011 as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, recovering our economy[Read More…]