Day: August 13, 2012

Mayor Emanuel and School Leaders Join Students, Teachers, Principals and Parents to Kick-Off the First School Day for Chicago’s Schools

Mayor and CPS Leadership Visit 19 Schools Across Chicago CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  Today, Mayor Emanuel and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) leadership visited 19 schools across Chicago to join students, teachers, principals and parents in kicking-off the first full school day and full year for Chicago’s schools.  “It’s a new year[Read More…]

Mayor Emanuel, United Airlines and U.S. Equities Announce United Will Move HQ to Willis Tower

United Airlines Will Shift Corporate HQ to Willis Tower; Extend Commitment to Downtown through 2028 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  Mayor Emanuel and U.S. Equities Realty announced today that United Airlines, the largest airline in the world, signed one of the largest office leases ever in the history of Chicago and extended[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Six Marine Casualties, August 13, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 10 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan.  These Marines were assigned to 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Killed were: Capt. Matthew[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 13, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing EGYPT New Defense Team / Civilian Leadership U.S. Looking to See Government Move Forward / Mr. Mekki Ambassador Anne Patterson U.S. Wants to See a Smooth Transition Relationship Between Civilians and Military Democratic Transition in Egypt / Civil Society / NGO Projects[Read More…]

Update: Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., August 13, 2012

ROCHESTER, Minn.–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  Following extensive evaluation, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. is undergoing treatment for Bipolar II depression at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Congressman Jackson is responding well to the treatment and regaining his strength. Many Americans have bipolar disorder. Bipolar II disorder is a treatable condition that affects[Read More…]

Sierra Club Statement on Paul Ryan

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  On Saturday, Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced that Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan would be his running mate in the 2012 election. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune Released the Following Statement in Response:  “There is a reason big polluters have given Paul Ryan hundreds of[Read More…]

United Steelworkers: Ryan and Romney ‘Economic Twin Brothers’ For Ultra-Rich, Not Workers

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  Leo W. Gerard, iinternational president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued the following statement on Mitt Romney adding Paul Ryan to his presumed Republican national campaign ticket. “Mitt Romney’s choice of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate pairs the anti-seniors Wisconsin congressman with the anti-worker[Read More…]

Audubon Statement on Secretary Salazar’s National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska Announcement

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–August 13, 2012.  Following today’s National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska announcement by Department of the Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, National Audubon Society President and CEO David Yarnoldissued the following statement: “The secretary’s plan shows that Americans can protect nature even on lands designated for energy production. It would be a great victory[Read More…]

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