Ordinance Creates Safety Zones and Increases Penalties Along CTA Routes, Near Stations and Stops CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. “As a city, we have a responsibility to protect riders of buses and trains, especially the many students who rely on the CTA as a key mode of transportation, from the dangers of[Read More…]
Day: September 9, 2013
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Passing of Don Wade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. As a city, we are saddened to hear of the passing of Don Wade. For nearly three decades, Don entertained and enlightened his listeners and the lifetime of contributions he made to our city will be truly missed. Don’s zeal for his job was matched only by[Read More…]
DEA: Marijuana Plant Seizures Decline to Lowest Levels in Nearly a Decade
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 9, 2013. By Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director DEA seizures of indoor and outdoor cannabis crops declined dramatically from 2011 to 2012 and are now at their lowest reported levels in nearly a decade, according to statistics released online by the federal anti-drug agency. According to the Drug[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Levin Commend Great Lakes Week Participants
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.), co-chairs of the Senate Great Lakes Task Force, today commended the nearly 700 people who have gathered in Milwaukee, Wis., for Great Lakes Week. Great Lakes Week participants will collaborate on strategies and focus efforts to restore and[Read More…]
General Mills Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls With Icing
No Other Flavors or Varieties of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls are Involved Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. General Mills announced a voluntary Class II recall of a limited quantity of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Icing. No other flavors or varieties of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls or Pillsbury dough products are being[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Releases Statement on Passing of Radio Host Don Wade
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement regarding the passing of legendary radio host Don Wade. “Don Wade wasn’t only a legendary radio star, he was a devoted husband and father who knew the value of family. “When you were on the air with Don, you could[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, September 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Secretary Kerry Remarks / Russia Reaction / Review of Proposals Discussions with Congress / Dialog with American People Connection to National Security Holding Syrian Regime Accountable Communication with Russian FM Lavrov U.S. Response to Retaliation / Discussions with Regional Partners Briefings[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Meets with Mexican Attorney General About Mexico’s Release of DEA Agent’s Killer
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Attorney General Eric Holder met with Mexican Attorney General Jesús Murillo Karam today to discuss the release by the Mexican government of Rafael Caro Quintero, who was convicted of murdering Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena in February 1985. Caro Quintero was convicted and[Read More…]
Aryan Brotherhood of Texas Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges, Sept. 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. A member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (ABT) gang pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges related to his membership in the ABT’s criminal enterprise, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern[Read More…]
Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Syria, Sept. 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2013. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you, Anne-Marie, for your kind words and for the invitation to be here today. And thank you for your principled leadership—both in government, where we worked together so closely, and now at the New America Foundation. I want to commend you and[Read More…]