San Jose, Costa Rica–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013 – 10:58 A.M. CST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, thank you so much, Mr. Condo. And once again, I want to thank President Chinchilla and all the people of Costa Rica for their incredible hospitality. I’ve already been scouting out where I’m going to stay when[Read More…]
Year: 2013
WEEKLY ADDRESS: Fixing our Immigration System and Expanding Trade in Latin America
Mexico City, Mexico–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013. Hi, everybody. Today, I’m speaking to you from the road – a trip to Mexico and Costa Rica. I’m here because Latin America represents an incredible opportunity for the United States, especially when it comes to my top priority as President: creating good, middle-class jobs. [Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 4, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader and two other insurgents during an operation in Marjeh district, Helmand province, today. The leader has operational control over a group of fighters responsible for attacks against Afghan and coalition forces in multiple districts in[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan / Ambassador James F. Dobbins Free the Press Campaign / Sudan / Al-Nour Ahmed al-Nour Readout of Secretary Kerry’s Call to Iraqi Foreign Minister Zebari CHINA Chen Kegui / Secretary Kerry’s Call to Chinese Foreign[Read More…]
Ohio Lawmaker Introduces Measure to Put Marijuana Legalization Before State Voters
OHIO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Representative Robert F. Hagan (D-Youngstown) has introduced a measure that would put marijuana legalization on the ballot before state voters. House Joint Resolution 6 would place a question on the Ohio ballot asking voters to approve allowing people 21 or older[Read More…]
Senators Kirk, Durbin Visit Great Lakes Naval Station, LEARN Charter School
Lawmakers discuss continued support for the base, employees and families NORTH CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) along with Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) today visited Naval Station Great Lakes to discuss the future of the station with Base Commander CAPT Randy Lynch and other leaders. [Read More…]
Governor Quinn Makes Executive Appointments
Fills Key Positions at Three Universities, Illinois Arts Council, State Museum Board and Illinois Department of Public Health CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today made a number of key appointments to the state’s boards and commissions. In addition to three university boards, the governor filled positions on the Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims Senior Corps Week in Illinois
Serve Illinois Commission Commends Volunteers and Promotes Service to Bring Generations Together SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed May 6-10, 2013 as Senior Corps Week in the state of Illinois. Senior Corps connects volunteers 55 and older with people and organizations to serve as mentors, coaches or companions[Read More…]
Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel Announce Successful First Year of 1871 Digital Startup Hub
1871 Community Generates 800 Jobs, $30 Million in Capital Investments and $13 Million in Revenue; Paves Way for Next Generation of Business Leaders CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration today joined leaders from 1871 – the first-of-its-kind digital startup hub – to release data[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, May 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 2, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait, of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. They were assigned to 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat[Read More…]
