WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. As the Miami Marlins prepare to host the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals on Major League Baseball’s opening night, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Tom Harkin (D-IA), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) commended Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association for[Read More…]
Day: April 4, 2012
After Death of Young Girl, Durbin Calls for FDA to Investigate Energy Drinks That Contain Dangerously High Levels of Caffeine
Emergency room visits on the rise due to energy drink consumption WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. In a letter to the Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today called for an investigation into energy drinks like ‘Monster Energy’, ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Red Bull’ which[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces New Employment System to Help Connect Jobless with Businesses
Free Illinois JobLink service boasts nearly 92,000 statewide job postings; more than 51,000 resumes CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. In his latest effort to boost the Illinois economy, Governor Pat Quinn today announced a new “help-wanted” system that connects job-seekers with jobs and makes hiring easier and more cost-effective for businesses. Illinois[Read More…]
Five New Orleans Police Officers Sentenced on Civil Rights and Obstruction of Justice Violations in the Danziger Bridge Shooting Case
Officers Sentenced for Role in Shooting Six Victims and for Extensive Cover-Up of Crimes WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2012. The Justice Department announced today that five officers from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) were sentenced in connection with the federal civil rights prosecution of a police-involved shooting that occurred on the[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Chicago Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—April 4, 2012. Thank you, Dr. Budetti for those kind words – and for your outstanding leadership as Deputy Administrator for Program Integrity for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It’s a pleasure to be back in Chicago today – and a privilege to join with you and Pat[Read More…]
Joint Statement from Secretary Panetta and Singapore Minister for Defence Ng
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen met today in the Pentagon. Ng is in the United States on his first official visit to Washington as Singapore’s minister for defense. During their meeting, Panetta and Ng discussed a wide range[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, April 4, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing REGION P-5+1 Talks / Venue / U.S. Representation PAKISTAN Rewards for Justice / Hafiz Saeed SUDAN/SOUTH SUDAN Concerned about Ongoing Hostilities / U.S. Emergency Funds MALI Suspended Assistance IRAQ President Barzani’s Meetings SYRIA April 10 Deadline CUBA Pope’s Visit / Arrests of[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Baylor University’s Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. Today, President Obama called Coach Kim Mulkey to congratulate her and the Baylor University women’s basketball team on their historic 40-0 season and 2012 NCAA championship victory. The President told Coach Mulkey that her team was a great pick as he had the Lady Bears picked[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 4, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012 – 1:58 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for your patience. Anyone go out and see the geyser earlier? Q Yes. You know, this would be a good chance for you to tell us what they’re building over there. More than a[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Attack on the National Theater in Mogadishu, Somalia
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2012. The United States strongly condemns the outrageous attack today in Mogadishu that resulted in a tragic loss of life. We offer our condolences to the Somali people, particularly those who lost family and loved ones. Somalia, with the support of African Union peacekeepers, has made great[Read More…]
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