BALA BOLUK, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 10, 2013 – Just a few days ago during an important operation focused on the control of their area of responsibility, the Italian Troops of Combined Team West discovered a powerful improvised explosive device. The operation was conducted by Transition Support Unit South (TSU-S) in close coordination[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Governor Quinn Honors 290th Birthday of the Illinois National Guard
Praises Citizen Soldiers for Service Abroad and at Home; Salutes Families and Employers SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today honored the 290th birthday of the Illinois National Guard, saluting its members who embody the democratic ideal of the citizen soldier. The governor also thanked the families and employers who[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Questions Under Secretary of Defense Hale on Timing, Price Tag of Base Closure Proposal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today questioned Defense Under Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Robert Hale on the expected costs and timing of the Administration’s request to commence another round of base closures within the United States. During a hearing today, Kirk, the Ranking Member on the[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Manchin Bipartisan Group of Senators Continue Fight to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
Senators write letter to FDA Commissioner declaring process to reschedule highly addictive prescription drugs has exceeded “reasonable time” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and a bipartisan group of seven other Members of Congress sent a bipartisan letter to the Commissioner of the Food and[Read More…]
DePaul’s Real Estate Center Honors Douglas Crocker II at Its 10th Anniversary Gala
The Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., president of DePaul University, thanks Douglas Crocker II, a nationally respected real estate executive and philanthropist who has been instrumental in the growth of The Real Estate Center at DePaul. The Real Estate Center serves as the heart of Chicago’s real estate community and[Read More…]
Gordon Tech Honors DePaul’s Monsignor Velo and Kleinschmidt
Inspiration celebration puts spotlight on Catholic education Former Blue Demon basketball player, Thomas Kleinschmidt, is a teacher and head basketball coach at Gordon Tech College Prep, where he was honored May 6 at an Inspiration Celebration. (Photo by Carol Hughes) CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. For their dedication to educating and[Read More…]
Chicago Named A ‘Playful City USA’ Community
City is One of 217 Communities Recognized Nationally by the Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. The national non-profit organization KaBOOM has named Chicago as a 2013 Playful City USA community for its efforts to provide children with access to a wide variety of safe opportunities for play. This is[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 9, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing AFGHANISTAN Bilateral Security Agreement / Post-2014 Mission PAKISTAN Support of Election Process / Condemnation of Recent Violence / Election Monitors DEPARTMENT Benghazi Hearing / Requests from Congress / Talking Points Foreign Service Assignment System CHINA China/Tibet Relations Territorial Issues / Okinawa /[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry With Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino After Their Meeting
Rome, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone. Minister Bonino and Secretary of State Mr. Kerry have just completed their talk and they will now make some statements to the press. Thank you. FOREIGN MINISTER BONINO: Good morning. (Inaudible) I met in person, but it’s not the first time[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Manor New Technology High School
Austin, Texas–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013 – 1:38 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Texas! (Applause.) Howdy, Manor. (Applause.) Go Titans! (Applause.) I hear that there’s a rule that anyone who gives a presentation in front of the class has to dress up, so I made sure to wear a tie. (Laughter.) I[Read More…]
