Day: July 25, 2012

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 24, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Eric E. Williams, 27, of Murrieta, Calif., died July 23, in Pul-E Alam, Afghanistan. Williams was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division,[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 25, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Olympics / Consular Assistance to American Citizens DPRK Marriage of Kim Jong-un SYRIA Attack Last Week that Killed Senior Regime Officials in Damascus VENEZUELA Withdrawal from Inter American Court of Human Rights DEPARTMENT Egyptian MP Visa Case / U.S. Visa Processing[Read More…]

22 More Counties Declared Disaster Areas

Drought impact varies on Mississippi River navigation MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012.  Before chairing a meeting of the Mississippi River Coordinating Council, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon announced that 22 additional counties have been declared federal disaster areas, and she urged the federal government to issue a disaster declaration for the rest of[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Signs New Consumer Protection Laws

Laws Protect Residents from Risky Home Loans and “Debtor’s Prison” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn continued his long history of fighting for consumers today by signing two new laws to help Illinois residents avoid risky home loans and protect those who are in debt from being unfairly sent to[Read More…]

Senator Durbin Meets with CSX CEO to Discuss Rail Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) met with the CEO of CSX Railroad, Michael Ward, to discuss improving rail safety.  On Sunday, Durbin asked the Association of American Railroads to conduct a comprehensive review of railroad industry plans and practices to ensure trains can move safely and[Read More…]

Durbin Announces $64,000 in Funding to Enhance Law Enforcement Capabilities in Joliet

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012.  U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded $64,162 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants to support law enforcement officers in Joliet, Illinois. This funding will be used to purchase and install in-car cameras.  “Our nation’s law[Read More…]

Medical Marijuana Advocates Decry Los Angeles Dispensary Ban Vote, Announce Referendum Campaign

Yesterday’s City Council vote disregards public health needs of thousands of patients, makes city legally vulnerable Los Angeles, CA –(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012.  After more than four years of attempting to craft a medical marijuana dispensary ordinance, despite dozens of regulatory examples across California, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously[Read More…]

ESA’s Mars Express Supports Dramatic Landing on Mars

  Mars Express supports MSL EU–(ENEWSPF)–25 July 2012.  On 6 August, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory will make a spectacular landing to deliver the Curiosity rover to the Red Planet. ESA’s Mars Express will track the mission’s progress, recording crucial flight data right until ‘wheels down’ on the alien surface.  NASA’s[Read More…]

Legislation Would Allow EPA to Protect Americans from Chemicals

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 25, 2012.  Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) today successfully moved his landmark “Safe Chemicals Act of 2012” out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The committee referred the bill for consideration by the full Senate. The long-awaited legislation would overhaul laws governing oversight of toxic[Read More…]

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