Mexico is Illinois’ Third Largest Agricultural Customer MEXICO CITY–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Speaking to an audience of key leaders and decision-makers, Governor Pat Quinn promoted Illinois agricultural exports during his trade mission to Mexico – already one of the state’s biggest agricultural customers. The governor’s trade mission is part of his[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Human Rights Campaign Makes Comprehensive & Inclusive Immigration Reform Organizational Priority
Public education effort aimed at LGBT Americans Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- As part of an ongoing effort in support of comprehensive immigration reform that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) immigrants and their families, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBT civil rights organization, released a statement of principles entitled Comprehensive[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, April 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Capt. James Michael Steel, 29, of Tampa, Fla., died April 3 in the crash of an F-16 near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron,[Read More…]
HRC to Rutgers: Fire Coach Rice
Rutgers’ basketball coach berates players with homophobic slurs, should be terminated immediately Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Late Tuesday evening, video footage was released showing Rutgers University men’s basketball coach Mike Rice berating his players, using homophobic slurs as a means of intimidation and ridicule. Chad Griffin, president of the Human Rights Campaign,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at Easter Prayer Breakfast
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013 – 9:28 A.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all for being here today. And welcome to the White House, and a belated happy Easter — this time of the year when we celebrate renewal and we reflect on the faith that brings us together.[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: U.S. Security Sector Assistance Policy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. United States policy on Security Sector Assistance is aimed at strengthening the ability of the United States to help allies and partner nations build their own security capacity, consistent with the principles of good governance and rule of law. The United States has long recognized that[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the U.S. Security Sector Assistance Policy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Today, President Obama issued a new policy directive on security sector assistance. The goals of this new policy are to: help partner nations build the sustainable capacity to address common security challenges; promote partner support for the policies and interests of the United States; strengthen collective[Read More…]
Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Caitlin Hayden on the Removal of Highly Enriched Uranium from the Czech Republic
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. Today we can announce that the United States, with the cooperation of our international partners, successfully removed 68 kilograms of highly enriched uranium (HEU) – enough material for two nuclear weapons – from the Czech Republic. The HEU was securely transported to Russia, where it will[Read More…]
Tenants Take Grievances Against BJB to Crooked Developer’s Neighborhood
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2013. On Saturday morning, tenants of 1246 W. Pratt will fan out across developer Jamie Purcell’s neighborhood to inform his neighbors about how he treats the residents in his buildings. Afterward, they will present him with their own eviction notice at his Park Ridge home. Tenants are fed[Read More…]
Special Workshops in Oak Forest for Healthcare Providers and Office/Practice Managers
Oak Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 5, 2013. The South Suburban College Business & Career Institute (BCI) presents a special workshop event on Wednesday, April 17th featuring two sessions geared for healthcare providers and office/practice managers. Registration & Networking will take place from 8:45 a.m. with Workshops & Discussion to follow from 9:00[Read More…]
