Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Death of U.S. Citizen in Benghazi YEMEN Condemnation on Attack at Ministry of Defense LIBYA Death of U.S. Citizen in Benghazi / International School / Travel Warning / Contact with Family / Consular Assistance DEPARTMENT Indictment of Russians in New York[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Mokena Woman to be First Student in Roosevelt University’s History to Give Commencement Address on Dec. 13
Danielle Smith of Mokena. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Just before graduating on Dec. 13 from Roosevelt University, Danielle Smith of Mokena will give a speech of a lifetime, becoming the first student in the 68-year history of Roosevelt University to deliver a Commencement address to around 450 fellow graduating[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Grocery Store Task Force
New Committee Will Bring Together Labor, Government and Industry to Address Economic Impacts of Store Closings, Ensure Food Access, and Support and Protect Grocery Workers CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the formation of a high level City task force, to be chaired by Deputy Mayor Steve Koch,[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel, Governor Quinn Announce Comprehensive Improvement Plan for CTA Blue Line O’Hare Branch
“Your New Blue” includes station, track upgrades; largest Blue Line investment in 30 years CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Governor Pat Quinn today announced a comprehensive improvement plan for the Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Line O’Hare Branch—an overhaul that will provide faster travel times and updated stations while[Read More…]
Study: Prevalence Of Illicit Drugs In Fatal Crashes Is Low Compared To Alcohol
Linkoping, Sweden–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013. Alcohol is far more likely to be detected in the blood of fatally injured drivers than is the presence of either illicit substances or prescription drugs, according to data published online in the Scandanavian Journal of Public Health. Investigators from the University of Linkoping, Department of[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Death of Nelson Mandela
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 5, 2013 – 5:25 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: At his trial in 1964, Nelson Mandela closed his statement from the dock saying, “I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which[Read More…]
Statement by President George W. Bush on the Passing of President Nelson Mandela
Dallas, TX–(ENEWSPF)–December 05, 2013. “Laura and I join the people of South Africa and the world in celebrating the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. President Mandela was one of the great forces for freedom and equality of our time. He bore his burdens with dignity and grace, and our world[Read More…]
Statement From Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Nelson Mandela
Atlanta, GA—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Rosalynn and I are deeply saddened by the death of Nelson Mandela. The people of South Africa and human rights advocates around the world have lost a great leader. His passion for freedom and justice created new hope for generations of oppressed people worldwide, and because[Read More…]
Statement by President Clinton on the Passing of Nelson Mandela
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—December 5, 2013. Today the world has lost one of its most important leaders and one of its finest human beings. And Hillary, Chelsea and I have lost a true friend. History will remember Nelson Mandela as a champion for human dignity and freedom, for peace and reconciliation. We[Read More…]
UN Chief Pays Tribute to Life and Legacy of South Africa’s Nelson Mandela
President Nelson Mandela addresses the 49th session of the General Assembly October 1994. UN Photo/Evan Schneider NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 December 2013 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has expressed his profound sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela, extolling the life of the late human rights lawyer, prisoner of conscience, international peacemaker and[Read More…]
