Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. From a competitive field of nearly 6,000 students from across the state, Rapheal Mathis, a senior from Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, received the title of 2013 Poetry Out Loud Illinois State Champion at the statewide competition hosted by the Springfield Area Arts Council in[Read More…]
Year: 2013
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, March 11, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Larry D. Bunn, 43, of Bossier City, La., died March 7 as a result of a non-combat incident at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia. He was[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 11, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing NORTH KOREA DPRK Declaration on Armistice Treaty Relationship with Allies in the Region UN Human Rights Council KENYA Elections/Post Electoral Process SYRIA Status of Potential Dialogue/Geneva Agreement Russian Position Attack on Syrians in Iraq VENEZUELA Venezuelan Diplomats Declared Personae Non-gratae SAUDI ARABIA[Read More…]
Remarks By Tom Donilon, National Security Advisory to President Obama: ‘The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013’
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. “The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013” As Prepared for Delivery – Thank you, Henrietta, for that kind introduction and for your service, both in government and here at the Asia Society. And thank you, Suzanne, for bringing us together today. I am honored to[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 11, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 11 , 2013 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Happy Monday. Good afternoon. Thanks for being here for your White House briefing. Spring is here early. Q Can we do a briefing outside? MR. CARNEY: We’ll see. I like the idea in theory, anyway. [Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 11, 2013
Shawn Carroll, and his son Rider, at the South Side Irish Parade. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2013. Nothing says spring better than baseball! The final registration date for the 2013 season of Park Forest Baseball is Friday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This program is open[Read More…]
HHS and States Move Forward to Offer Quality, Affordable Health Coverage
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more states are moving forward to implement the health care law and establishing Health Insurance Marketplaces. HHS conditionally approved Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, and West Virginia to operate State Partnership Marketplaces, which will be ready[Read More…]
Joint Statement from the First Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the Government of Japan at the conclusion of the First Meeting of the Japan-U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space. Begin Text: Pursuant to their shared goal of advancing bilateral space cooperation[Read More…]
Hemophilia Awareness Month
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery. Because the genetic mutation that causes hemophilia is carried in the X chromosome, men are more severely affected.[Read More…]
Representative DeLuca Urges Government Efficiency
Lawmaker pushing for immediate cash into Local Government Distributive Fund CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 11, 2013. In an attempt to end payment delays to local governments, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago heights) recently filed legislation that will require a portion of revenue tax receipts to go directly into the Local Government Distributive[Read More…]
