LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. FOREIGN SECRETARY HAGUE: Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great honor to welcome the 68th Secretary of State of the United States of America, John Kerry, to London today and to the Foreign Commonwealth Office. Secretary Kerry, we are delighted that you chose the United Kingdom as your[Read More…]
Day: February 25, 2013
‘Energy Efficiency In Manufacturing’ MET DEMAND™ Three Course Series Begins March 6 at Prairie State College
Space is limited. Registration required by Wednesday, February 27 CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2013. Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, is hosting a three course series of energy demand reduction trainings – FREE of charge. Courses being offered are: Course 1: Effective Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices Begins[Read More…]
Tuesday Snowstorm for Chicago and Detroit; Mix South
AccuWeather.com State College, PA-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather.com reports a storm spreading blizzard conditions from northwestern Texas to northern Missouri and southern Iowa to start the week will target a swath of the Midwest Tuesday with disruptive heavy snow or a wintry mix. The storm hitting the Midwest during the middle of the week[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Quinn on the Passing of Justice Mary Ann McMorrow
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn issued the following statement regarding the death of former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Mary Ann McMorrow: “Justice McMorrow was a trailblazer for equal rights, a thoughtful judge and a dedicated mentor to many. “As a Cook County prosecutor, Circuit Court judge, Illinois Supreme[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, February 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Jonathan D. Davis, 34, of Kayenta, Ariz., died Feb. 22 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Headquarters Battalion, 32nd Georgian Liaison[Read More…]
Member of Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Sentenced to 55 Months in Prison
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Louis Fazzini was sentenced today to serve 55 months in prison for his participation in a racketeering conspiracy involving illegal gambling and theft from an employee benefit plan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger[Read More…]
Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Illinois and Kansas
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that the Civil Rights Division will monitor elections on Feb. 26, 2013, in Cook County, Ill., and Seward County, Kan. The monitoring will ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and other federal voting rights statutes. The Voting Rights[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Meeting of the National Governors Association
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013 – 11:18 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I tell you what, I didn’t know Jack was as good as he is until I heard that rhyme last night. (Laughter.) Jack, if you had done that, I’d be introducing you here. (Laughter.) Thank you[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to National Governors Association
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013 – 10:40 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you, David, for that kind introduction. And thank you all for coming this morning. It was great to see you all last night. And wasn’t Audra McDonald incredible? (Applause.) So we’re delighted to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at National Governors Association Dinner
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2013. THE PRESIDENT: Welcome, everybody. It is wonderful for us to have you here at the White House. Michelle and I are so happy to host you, and I want to start by acknowledging your outstanding chair, Jack Markell — (applause) — and your vice chair, Mary[Read More…]