Section of bill to be named after Hadiya Pendleton; Judiciary Committee to Consider Bill Thursday WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Illinois’ two Senators, Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), unveiled a new bill today to combat straw purchasing[Read More…]
Year: 2013
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA President al-Khatib’s Visit to Syria Aleppo Elections Humanitarian Assistance / Support for Moderate Opposition Russian Military Assistance Reports of Fighting at Iraqi Border IRAN P5+1 Talks in Almaty and Istanbul AFGHANISTAN Policy Progress Peace and Reconciliation PAKISTAN Attack in Karachi D.P.R.K.[Read More…]
Two in Park Forest Charged with Sexual Assault, Home Invasion
James Romaine, age 22. (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy in connection with a sexual assault and home invasion in the 300 block of Somonauk Street, according to police. According to a release from the Park Forest Police[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Thank you, President Rodgers, for those kind words; for your exemplary service as Commissioner of Douglas County, Nebraska; and for your leadership as President of the National Association of Counties since taking office last year. It’s a pleasure to stand with you today, and a[Read More…]
Department of Justice Settles Two Civil Complaints Against Two Employers for Violations of Federal Statutes Relating to Military Reserve Duty
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. A settlement agreement was filed in U.S. District Court in Denver resolving a complaint alleging that two employers, Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma LLC (DRG), and FlightSafety Services Corporation (FlightSafety), violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by not paying money[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before a Cabinet Meeting, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 1:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is my 17th meeting with my Cabinet; the first one in a second term. And, obviously, we’ve got some familiar faces, we have some new faces, we have some familiar faces in new positions. I want to make[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 12:20 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I just want to note the President has a Cabinet meeting at 1:00 p.m., so we’re going to need to move through this quickly. I will try to be precise[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth Cosponsors Government Waste Reduction Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Today, Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth announced her cosponsorship of the Government Waste Reduction Act. The legislation would create a board tasked with making recommendations to root out waste in government. Each proposal from the board would be fast tracked and get an up-or-down vote from Congress. “In order[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranks #5 in Nation for Best Corporate Locations
Illinois Gains Over Last Year’s Ranking CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois has been ranked #5 in the nation for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois moved up two spots from last year’s seventh place ranking, according to the annual analysis by Site[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Honors War Hero Casimir Pulaski
Polish-Born Freedom Fighter was “Father of the American Cavalry” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn honored Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski today by laying a wreath at a mural honoring General Pulaski at the Polish Museum of America. Today marks the 266th anniversary of the Polish-born General’s birth. “Brigadier General[Read More…]
