“Uncle Lar and Lil’ Tommy” Return to Airwaves for Animal Preparedness Campaign SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. A new radio public awareness campaign set to hit the airwaves in Illinois will bring a humorous approach to the serious topic of pet emergency preparedness. Legendary radio personality Larry Lujack and his long-time radio[Read More…]
Day: April 3, 2012
Readout of President Obama’s Call with University of Kentucky Men’s Basketball Coach John Calipari
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Today, President Obama called John Calipari to congratulate him and the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team on their 2012 NCAA championship victory. The President told Coach Calipari that his team played with class and dignity, and that it was a great game to watch. Coach[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, April 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Statement on Mali MALI Tuareg Advances in North Aid UN Security Council / ECOWAS Sanctions SYRIA ICRC / Humanitarian Aid Kofi Annan Plan / No Evidence that Assad is Implementing Commitments UN Security Council / Monitors Means for Evaluating Troop Movements[Read More…]
2012 Illinois Travel Guide Now Available
Illinois Office of Tourism’s all-new free travel guide provides information on statewide destinations and attractions and much more CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Tourism (DCEO/IOT) today announced that the 2012 Illinois Travel Guide is now available to consumers. The all-new guide combines[Read More…]
Statement by NSC Spokesman Tommy Vietor on Sudan, April 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Today, the President authorized the use of up to $26 million from the Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to respond to the unexpected and urgent needs resulting from the conflict in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states of Sudan. The emergency funds will be used[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty, April 3, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–April 3, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Michael J. Palacio, 23, of Lake Elsinore, Calif., died March 29 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Panetta’s Call with Japanese Defense Minister
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs George Little provided the following readout: “Today Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta called Japanese Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka to discuss developments related to North Korea’s announcement that it plans to conduct a missile launch in mid-April. “Secretary Panetta[Read More…]
Tornadoes Touch Down in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
TEXAS—(ENEWSPF)—April 3, 2012. Tornadoes touched down near the Dallas-Fort Worth area this afternoon. The storm tossed tractor trailers like toys and has caused widespread damage to homes and other structures. Video from the Weather Channel’s helicopter spotted one tornado on the ground five miles east of downtown Dallas. The tornado[Read More…]
Michigan Firm Recalls Stuffed Potato Product with Beef Filling Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
Products sold to retail stores, institutions and wholesale establishments in Arizona, Illinois and Michigan. WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012 – Al Baghdadi Food Inc., a Hazel Park, Mich. establishment is recalling approximately 5,400 pounds of a stuffed potato product with beef filling because of misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product contains soy[Read More…]
Secretary Salazar Visits North Dakota’s Oil Boom; Unveils Initiatives to Accelerate Drilling Permits and Leases on Federal Lands
FORT BERTHOLD, N.D.–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2012. Concluding a two-day visit to areas in North Dakota benefiting from a major oil boom in and around the Bakken Formation, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today unveiled new initiatives to expedite safe and responsible development of domestic energy resources on U.S. public lands[Read More…]