Day: August 27, 2012

IDES Offices Closed Sept. 3 to Observe Labor Day

Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 3, in observance of Labor Day. All services will be available on the IDES website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits are encouraged to use the Internet. Regular[Read More…]

IEMA Seeks People for Radiation Response Volunteer Corps

Volunteers Will Assist During Large-Scale Radiological Incidents SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  A pilot program recently launched by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will create a pool of radiation response volunteers trained to support the state’s response to large-scale radiological accidents at the six operating nuclear power plants in Illinois.  Illinois’[Read More…]

Soldiers Missing From Vietnam War Identified, August 27, 2012

Washington, DC–(ENWESPF)–August 27, 2012.  The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, were recently identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full military honors.  Army Sgt. 1st Class William T. Brown[Read More…]

President Obama Signs Louisiana Emergency Declaration

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Isaac beginning on August 26, 2012, and continuing.   The President’s action authorizes the[Read More…]

Readout of the President’s Briefing on Preparations for Tropical Storm Isaac and Call with Governors Bentley, Jindal, Bryant and Mayor Landrieu

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012. This afternoon, President Obama was briefed by FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb on the preparations underway for Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Hurricane Center has projected could become a Category One hurricane later today. During the briefing, Administrator[Read More…]

Isaac Gaining Strength – Significant Storm Surge Threat Expected for Northern Gulf Coast, Aug. 27, 2012 – UPDATE 4 pm CDT

Tropical Storm Isaac Surface Wind Field – Aug. 27, 2012 – 4 PM CDT Click image to zoom in – Download GIS data Click Here for a Printer Friendly Graphic Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 27, 2012 – UPDATE 4 pm CDT (2100 UTC).  The National Hurricane Center reports that a Reconnaissance Aircraft[Read More…]

EPA Announces More than $1 Million for MSU and Michigan Tech to Examine Extreme Weather Impacts

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced more than $1 million for Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University to research the impact of extreme weather on water and air quality. Michigan State in East Lansing was awarded a $750,000 grant to quantify the relationship between extreme[Read More…]

EPA Announces $748,902 for Ohio State University to Examine Extreme Weather Impacts

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a $748,902 grant for Ohio State University to study the connection between extreme weather and water quality. Ohio State researchers will study the relationship between water quality and extreme weather events that are projected to increase due to climate change.[Read More…]

Schakowsky, Quigley, Durbin Hold Forum on Student Loan Debt

CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2012.  Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Senator Dick Durbin (IL) held a congressional field forum to explore the impact of the growing student loan debt on families and the economy.  The forum was hosted in the Chicago City Council chambers, where the Illinois lawmakers[Read More…]

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