WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Following today’s announcement of the formation of the Winnebago County Violent Crime Task Force, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) commended local law enforcement leaders for coordinating their efforts to address violent crime in the Winnebago County area. The new partnership[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Senators Kirk and Durbin Support Argonne Proposal to Help Mass Transit Systems Handle Emergency Events
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) joined together yesterday to write U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx in support of Argonne National Laboratory’s proposal for the Department of Transportation’s new research program examining the capacity of mass transit systems to plan for[Read More…]
Twenty-Six Senators Introduce the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act
Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 Proposes Prospective Sanctions on Iran if the regime breaches the Joint Plan of Action or fails to conclude a final agreement, Provides Flexibility to Pursue a Diplomatic Track WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), joined by 24[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders to Vote ‘No’ on Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 19 – The Senate set a vote for late tonight on a Department of Defense bill that would authorize $625 billion for the military. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said he will vote “no” and issued the following statement: “At a time when the United States has a $17.2 trillion[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Urges Target Customers to Take Caution, Report Unauthorized Charges
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned consumers to be on the lookout for unauthorized charges in the wake of a massive data breach at Target stores nationwide. Madigan said her office is looking into the breach of customers’ personal financial information and has contacted Target representatives to[Read More…]
Illinois Regulators Accept Multi-state Mortgage Servicer Settlement
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has been an active partner in the multi-state negotiations and is gratified that Ocwen Financial Corporation accepted this settlement to ensure that homeowners who have suffered financial hardship as a result of Ocwen’s business practices are compensated for[Read More…]
Illinois Officials Celebrate ‘Mission: Veteran 2 Entrepreneurs’ Program to Hundreds of Veterans
“MV2E” Program Helps Veteran-Owned Businesses Gain Fast Track to Financial Success CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. As many veterans struggle to find a job or start a career, the administration of Governor Pat Quinn hosted more than 100 veterans at the College of DuPage to learn about starting or growing their own[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and General Dempsey in the Pentagon Briefing Room, December 19, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good afternoon. First, let me wish all of you and your families a happy holiday. I know you probably won’t be sorry to escape for a while, those of you who are. I know news is made all the time everywhere,[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Six Army Casualties, December 19, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 19, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Dec. 17, in Now Bahar, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered as a result of a helicopter crash. The incident is pending investigation. Killed were: Chief Warrant Officer 2[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, December 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 19, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SOUTH SUDAN Update on Evacuations INDIA Issue of Immunity / India’s Deputy Consul General / Allegations / Vienna Convention / Secretary Kerry’s Statement / U.S. Moving Forward Under Secretary Sherman’s Readout / Diplomatic Security / Specific Courtesies Judicial and Legal Process /[Read More…]
