South Holland, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 26, 2011. The Thornton Township Historical Society and South Suburban College are co-sponsoring a lecture by Dr. Alexander White, a Holocaust survivor, on Tuesday, October 4, at noon in the College’s Kindig Performing Arts Center, 15800 S. State Street, South Holland. The event is free and open[Read More…]
Day: September 26, 2011
Remarks by President Obama in Town Hall with Linkedin
Mountainview, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011 – 10:58 A.M. PDT MR. WEINER: Thank you so much for joining us here today for a very special town hall discussion on a subject we all know to be truly important, and that’s putting America back to work. In just a moment, I’m going to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Wangari Maathai
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Professor Wangari Maathai. On behalf of all Americans, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Professor Maathai’s family and the people of Kenya at this difficult time. The world mourns with you[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko at Signing MOU on Nuclear Security Cooperation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: If I could, let me just say a word about the importance of what we have just done together. It is, for me, a great pleasure to welcome my colleague, the foreign minister of Ukraine, as we take yet another step in the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, September 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ZAMBIA U.S. Congratulates Zambia on Successful Elections RUSSIA Prime Minister Putin’s Announcement That He Will Run for President / Next President of Russia is a Matter for the Russian People to Decide AFGHANISTAN Shooting Incident at U.S. Embassy Annex in Kabul /[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Second Army Casualty, September 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a second soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Francisco J. Briseno-Alvarez Jr., 27, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Sept. 25 in Laghman province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Japanese Manufacturer Investing $35 Million to Expand Illinois Facility
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Japanese manufacturer Sakae Riken Kogyo Co. is investing $35 million to expand its Peru facility and create 25 new Illinois jobs. Today’s announcement is one of several business and economic partnerships the Governor has announced during his trade mission throughout Asia,[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 26, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. Japan to Lift Evacuation Advisories for 5 Municipalities Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Japan’s government will lift evacuation advisories for five municipalities between the 12-mile to 19-mile advisory zone around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility, said Tadahiro Matsushita, senior vice minister for economy, trade and industry. Residents[Read More…]
Sens. Kirk, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit the Use of Laser Pointers to Target Aircraft
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) today joined Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Bob Casey (D-PA) in introducing bipartisan legislation to crack down on individuals who shine laser pointers at aircraft – an action that can temporarily blind pilots[Read More…]
Durbin Urges Passage of Bill That Would Modernize Schools and Prevent Teacher Layoffs
MORTON GROVE, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 26, 2011. With schools across Illinois struggling to upgrade their facilities and prevent teacher layoffs, passage of legislation to invest in school modernization and help keep teachers is critically important, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said this morning after meeting with administrators and teachers at Golf Middle[Read More…]
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