America’s Largest Media Companies Are Compiling and Promoting Thousands of Recipes that Align with USDA’s Guidance for Healthier Eating WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Today, five of America’s largest media companies, as well as Pinterest, announced a new collaboration in support of Let’s Move! to make it easier for their millions[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Readout of Vice President Biden’s Call with Syrian Opposition Coalition President Moaz al-Khatib
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. Vice President Biden called Syrian Opposition Coalition (SOC) President Moaz al-Khatib today to discuss the February 28 Friends of the Syrian People (FOSP) ministerial in Rome. Vice President Biden welcomed President Khatib’s confirmation that Coalition members would attend the gathering and meet with Secretary of State[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 25, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013 – 1:21 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. As you can see, I have a guest with me today for the daily briefing. Secretary Janet Napolitano is here to speak with you about the effects of sequester — sequestration[Read More…]
Orbert Davis, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic, Bring ‘Music from DuSable to Obama’ to GSU Center for Performing Arts March 10
Orbert Davis (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Orbert Davis’ monumental score, “Music from DuSable to Obama,” will be presented in concert at Governors State University Center for Performing Arts for one performance only, on Sunday, March 10, at 4 p.m. Trumpet virtuoso Davis will lead the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble[Read More…]
Protesters Arrested at U of C Hospital During Sit-in for Trauma Appear in Court
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 26, 2013. A month after a peaceful sit-in demanding trauma care was violently repressed by the University of Chicago Police Department, three of the four people arrested at the demonstration will appear in court. They will be joined at a press conference beforehand by neighborhood youth and community member[Read More…]
Mosquitoes Show Resistance to Highly Toxic DEET Repellent
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The world’s most commonly used synthetic insect repellent is not as effective as it once was, according to scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. While researchers found DEET to be an effective repellent after an initial application, subsequent rounds of testing mere hours[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 26, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Afghan and coalition forces confirmed today the death of a Taliban leader, Anwar, during an operation in Hisarak district, Nangarhar province, Sunday. Anwar was responsible for directing and participating in attacks against Afghan and coalition forces. He exercised operational control of a significant number of insurgents.[Read More…]
Cook County: February 26, 2013 Primary Election Information
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds voters who are eligible to vote in the primary election that today, February 26, is Election Day. The Clerk’s office mailed an election notice to 382,466 registered voters who live in jurisdictions with primary contests. If you are unsure if you are eligible to[Read More…]
Robin Kelly for the Democrats in Congress
Staff Commentary Voters still on the fence regarding candidates for the February 26 Democratic Primary in the Special Election for the 2nd Congressional District in Illinois can relax: Robin Kelly is the clear choice. During her time as State Representative of the 38th District, Kelly was always, always responsive to[Read More…]
Statement from Mayor Emanuel on the Loss of Justice Mary Ann McMorrow
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2013. “As the City of Chicago mourns the loss of Justice Mary Ann McMorrow, we join the State of Illinois and the entire country in celebrating her lifetime of service and accomplishment. As the first female justice and chief justice of our State’s Supreme Court, Justice McMorrow was[Read More…]
