Day: April 28, 2012

IDOT Highlights Commitment to Sustainability Practices During Earth Week

Agency Promotes Green Initiatives Statewide SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2012.  Marking national Earth Week in Illinois, Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider today highlighted several innovative sustainability practices and programs under way across the state. Schneider underscored the department’s commitment to activities that build environmental awareness, preserve state funds, and make the most effective[Read More…]

FHFA Acting Director Defies President Obama & Congress, Indefinitely Postpones Decision on Fannie & Freddie Principal Reduction

Time for President to Remove DeMarco, Nominate Permanent Agency Head Who Will Follow the Law  Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2012.  Yesterday, FHFA Acting Director Ed DeMarco revealed a new level to his deep ideological opposition to doing principal write-downs.  Despite clear evidence from DeMarco himself that doing principal reduction on loans[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, April 27, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died April 26, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, from injuries sustained when their vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device.  Killed were:  Staff Sgt. Brandon F. Eggleston, 29, of Candler,[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, April 27, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lt. Christopher E. Mosko, 28, of Pittsford, N.Y., died April 26 while conducting combat operations in Nawa district, Ghazni province, Afghanistan.   Mosko was assigned as a Navy Explosive Ordnance[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Second Army Casualty, April 27, 2012

 Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 27, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a second soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Spc. Moises J. Gonzalez, 29, Huntington, Calif., died April 25, in Balkh province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his vehicle rolled over.  Gonzalez was assigned to the 509th[Read More…]

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