Six Days of Package Delivery, Five Days of Mail Delivery Begins August 2013 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2013. The United States Postal Service announced plans today to transition to a new delivery schedule during the week of Aug. 5, 2013 that includes package delivery Monday through Saturday, and mail delivery Monday through[Read More…]
Year: 2013
National Health Service Corps Expands the Primary Care Workforce
Physicians to practice in communities that need them most Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2013. The National Health Service Corps awarded more than $10 million in funding for loan repayment to 87 medical students in 29 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, who will serve as primary care doctors and[Read More…]
‘Researching African American Genealogy,’ a Panel Discussion to be Held on February 24
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 6, 2013. ‘Researching African American Genealogy,’ a panel discussion, will be presented by the Park Forest Historical Society, Sunday February 24, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Six panelists will present their own research and resources available. This program is free[Read More…]
Take Action: EPA Poised to Repeat Missteps, Set to Register Pesticide Toxic to Bees
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to register a new insecticide, sulfoxaflor, which the agency has classified as “very highly toxic” to honey bees. Despite efforts underway in Europe to protect bee populations, and continued warnings from beekeepers, EPA is poised to allow another[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, February 6, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 6, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban facilitator in Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, today. The detained Taliban facilitator is believed to have overseen the management of weapons caches for his Taliban network and ensured the facilitation of equipment, vehicles and weapons to insurgent[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary Panetta and Secretary Shinseki from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Feb. 5, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 5, 2013. (FACILITATOR): The assistant secretary on public intergovernmental affairs. Secretary Shinseki and Secretary Panetta have just concluded another joint meeting, their ninth such meeting of the last 18 months. Their close working relationship is a testament to their shared commitment to taking on the common issues that[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on the Progress of Marriage Equality in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today gave the following statement on the movement of Senate Bill 10 out of the Illinois Senate Executive Committee: “Marriage equality is a matter of fairness and equal rights under law. “We took the first step towards marriage equality two years ago when I[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, February 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing KENYA President Obama’s Message / Upcoming Elections / U.S.-Kenyan Partnership TUNISIA Attacks on Mausoleums and Religious Sites in Tunisia DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Schedule and Meetings / Call Readouts / Visit to Diplomatic Security Command Center EUROPEAN UNION Action on Hezbollah BULGARIA Hezbollah’s[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Baltimore Ravens Coach Harbaugh and General Manager Newsome
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013. This afternoon, the President called Head Coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Ozzie Newsome to congratulate them and the Baltimore Ravens on winning Super Bowl XLVII. He commended the Ravens on an unbelievable year and for the steadiness the team displayed through the end. The President[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 5, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 5, 2013 – 1:24 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thanks for being here. I was hoping to skip the briefing today, but apparently I’m here to take your questions. Julie. Q Thank you. How can the government determine that an American citizen is an imminent threat to the U.S.[Read More…]
