Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 324,000, a decrease of 18,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 342,000. The 4-week moving average was 342,250, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Report Finds Pesticide Hazards to Endangered Species Inadequately Reviewed by EPA
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013. A committee of the National Academy of Sciences’ Research Council (NRC) issued a new report that outlines steps to improve regulatory problems associated with pesticides that harm endangered and threatened species. The report, Evaluating Risks That Pesticides Pose to Endangered, Threatened Species – New Report suggests[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, May 2, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Haqqani leader, Sarwar Khan, and one other insurgent during an operation in Zurmat district, Paktiya province, yesterday. Khan, also known as Manzala, planned insurgent operations, provided intelligence reporting to senior leaders, and was involved in kidnapping individuals[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Surprises Outstanding Teacher By Presenting Golden Apple Foundation Award
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. This morning, Mayor Emanuel surprised Elizabeth Copper, a teacher at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, by presenting her with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. Copper was nominated for the award along with 510 other teachers from across Illinois and is one of only 10[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel and DCASE Announce the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival Lineup
Entirely Free Festival Opens at Chicago Cultural Center; Then Moves to Its New Home on Four Stages in Millennium Park CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Wednesday announced the lineup for the 35th Annual Chicago Jazz Festival as it celebrates a milestone in its new home of Millennium Park[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Honors DuSable High School as a Community Cornerstone, Presents Landmark Plaque to School Alumni and Ald. Pat Dowell (3rd)
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel bestowed an official City of Chicago Landmark plaque to DuSable High School today, citing the Bronzeville building’s long history of community service while producing graduates that rose to the top of their fields in entertainment, music, publishing, athletics, and other professional endeavors. “DuSable alumni[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Calls on General Assembly to Pass Vital Gaming Legislation
Mayor Renews Vow to Direct All Casino Revenue to School Construction and Modernization CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on the Illinois General Assembly to pass vital gaming legislation introduced today. He also renewed his vow to direct any and all revenue that is generated by a potential casino[Read More…]
IDOT, Law Enforcement and Safety Advocates Launch Motorcycle Awareness Campaigns
Governor Quinn Proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month; Seeks to Lower Fatalities SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. For the 30th year, May has been proclaimed Motorcycle Awareness Month in Illinois as part of a statewide campaign to reduce motorcycle crash fatalities and injuries. Governor Pat Quinn, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Free the Press Campaign / Ecuadoran Journalists / Challenges Faced by Private Media BOLIVIA Expulsion of USAID / Accusations Made by Bolivian Government VENEZUELA Violence in the National Assembly / Vote Recount RUSSIA Secretary Kerry’s Trip to Russia / Bilateral Relationship[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 1, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2013 – 1:01 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for being here. Sorry I am late. I apologize. I will go straight to your questions. Julie. Q; Thank you. Is there anything you can say at this point about these three other people that have[Read More…]
