Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The bipartisan agreement passed by the House today represents a positive step forward for the nation and our economy. The President called on Congress to work together on a budget that grows our economy faster, creates more jobs and makes the investments needed to strengthen the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, December 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013 – 1:00 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. Thanks for being here. Thank you for giving my deputy the opportunity for brief for an hour and seven minutes yesterday. I’m going to top that today. (Laughter.) I’m going to just go and go and go. Q [Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Pass Bipartisan House Budget
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly issued the following statement on voting to pass the bipartisan House budget: “Today I voted to pass the House budget, because I believe it makes positive steps in the right direction by providing relief from the sequester’s across-the-board spending cuts. This bipartisan agreement[Read More…]
DeLuca Introduces Bill to Return Tax Dollars to Local Communities
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, chairman of the House Cities and Villages Committee and former mayor of Chicago Heights, recently introduced legislation to return more state income tax revenue to local communities. “Families and local businesses continue to struggle to make ends meet,” said[Read More…]
University of Oregon Makes Kiplinger’s List for Top Values in Public Higher Ed
UO’s Deady Hall EUGENE, Oregon—(ENEWSWPF)–December 12, 2013 – The University of Oregon has been rated as one of the 100 best values in public colleges and universities for 2014 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. The UO is No. 100 on the new list, which takes into account each of the[Read More…]
The Cure for the Cold Weather is a Warm Heart
Byron is pleased with his new winter coat. Your generosity will make a difference for Byron and make you feel all warm inside, too. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Alsip, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the cold weather upon us, Sertoma Centre, Inc. wants to make sure that the more than 725 individuals we serve with[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell Meets with Western Governors to Provide Update on Sage Grouse Conservation Planning, Lauds Unprecedented Federal-State Cooperation
Emphasizes Much Work Still to Be Done Before Deadline on Listing Decision under Endangered Species Act LAS VEGAS, NV–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. At a meeting with western governors today, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell applauded the unprecedented federal-state cooperation on planning efforts to conserve the greater sage-grouse but emphasized that[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Extends Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for Businesses and Individuals Impacted by Tornadoes
Deadlines Pushed to May 13, 2014 CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that residents affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes will now have until May 31, 2014 to file any tax returns due on or after Nov. 15. The announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to help[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel and Minister Ng in the Pentagon Press Briefing Room, December 12, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 12, 2013. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Good morning. By now you have, I think, all seen a statement that I released earlier this morning on the budget deal. And I know the House is scheduled for a vote later this afternoon around 6 o’clock, and I want[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Marine Corps Casualty, December 12, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 12, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Matthew R. Rodriguez, 19, of Fairhaven, Mass., died Dec. 11, while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine[Read More…]
