Visits Volunteers Working to Help Residents of the Philippines As They Recover from One of the Largest Storms in Recorded History CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today encouraged everyone in Illinois to support the relief efforts that are helping millions of people in the Philippines who are recovering from[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Justice Department and San Francisco Restaurant Settle Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. The Justice Department today reached an agreement with Kim Hoang Coffee and Fast Food, a restaurant in San Francisco, resolving claims that the company violated the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). In a charge filed with the department, a work-authorized immigrant alleged,[Read More…]
CDC Accredited for Emergency Management
Photo: CDC’s emergency management program has seen the nation through flu emergencies, multistate foodborne outbreaks, hurricanes and more. Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2013. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) for its excellence in emergency management. CDC is the first federal[Read More…]
Illinois Right to Know Coalition to Host Screening of ‘Genetic Roulette’ on November 17
Peotone, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2013. Please join the Illinois Right to Know Coalition volunteers in a free viewing of the documentary, “Genetic Roulette” by Jeffrey M. Smith, Director, Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT). The event will take place on Sunday, November 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Peotone[Read More…]
Crunch Pak Issues Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantities of Crunch Pak Brand Apple Slices Because of Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Crunch Pak® of Cashmere, Washington is voluntarily recalling 5,471 cases of Crunch Pak® Apple Slices due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall to date. No other Crunch Pak® products are affected by this[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the Defense One Summit
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Q: Secretary Hagel, thank you for joining us today. We’re very excited to have you here to sit down and talk. I believe this is your first sit-down live since taking office. Is that true? SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: I wouldn’t describe it sit-down live.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Economy in Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – 3:38 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Ohio! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Cleveland. The last time I was here was about a year ago, in the final days of the campaign. I know how much you miss hearing how I approve this[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Disney’s Veterans Institute
Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013 – 12:32 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well hello, everyone. It is a real pleasure to be with all of you today, not just because it’s at Disney. (Laughter.) Because when you turn off that highway, you just can’t help but get excited. This is a magical[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, November 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award PHILIPPINES Humanitarian Aid Update / Joint U.S. Government Response IRAN P5+1 Negotiations / Diplomatic Solution / International Obligations ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Israel / P5+1 Negotiations Secretary Kerry’s Calls IRAN P5+1 Negotiations / Diplomatic Path Forward Argentina U.S. Congressional[Read More…]
Representatives Blumenauer, Coble, McCaul Introduce Bipartisan Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2013. Today, Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Howard Coble (NC-06), and Mike McCaul (TX-10) introduced the bipartisan Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Act, which would require the US Department of Transportation to set separate measures for motorized and non-motorized safety. States would be able to set their own safety targets[Read More…]
