“I’ll never feel the joy I felt in being part of something I thought may never happen.” CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. It was a year of firsts for my 79-year-old Abuelita Lupe. It was the first time she left Mexico, the first time she boarded an airplane, the first time[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Remarks from US State Department on Asad’s Speech
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013. Bashar al-Asad’s speech today is yet another attempt by the regime to cling to power and does nothing to advance the Syrian people’s goal of a political transition. His initiative is detached from reality, undermines the efforts of Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi, and would only[Read More…]
Robin Kelly Raises Over $200,000 in Less Than One Month
RICHTON PARK—(ENEWSPF)—January 7, 2013. Robin Kelly, candidate for Illinois’ second Congressional district, released her fundraising numbers for the month of December this morning. After entering the race on December 2, Kelly had 29 days to raise funds before the end of the filing period, which closed December 31. Kelly amassed[Read More…]
SE Oregon To Vote on GE Crop Ban as New Mexico and Washington Consider Labeling Initiatives
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2013) After organic seed farmers found genetically engineered (GE) sugar beets planted by Syngenta AG, a multinational Swiss corporation, within four miles of their farms, a local branch of GMO-Free Oregon filed a petition to ban GE crops in Jackson County. Farmers have already been forced to[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 7, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January. 7, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Taliban leader, and detained one suspected insurgent, in Andar district, Ghazni province, today. The leader commanded a group who organized and executed attacks against Afghan and coalition forces, along with overseeing the placement of improvised explosive devices.[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of January 7, 2013
Park Forest Police Chief Clifford Butz celebrated 30 years with the department last week with Deputy Chief Mike McNamara (left) and retired Police Chief Fran DioGuardi. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 7, 2013. Park Forest’s 2013 Winter-Spring Recreation Programs & More brochure was recently mailed to all residents. As I’ve said[Read More…]
ISAF Condemns Insurgent Killing of Civilians
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2013 – The International Security Assistance Force strongly condemns today’s insurgent attack in Spin Boldak, Kandahar which killed and injured several innocent civilians. At least one suicide bomber attacked a government building near the district center, killing and injuring several Afghan civilians. “The enemies of peace committed[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 6, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested the senior Taliban leader in Nad ‘Ali district during a security operation in Now Zad district, Helmand province, today. The leader provided operational guidance to Taliban insurgents in Nad ‘Ali district and acquired and distributed homemade explosives, weapons[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis Retail Outlets Not Associated With Rise In Cannabis Use
Amsterdam, The Netherlands–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2013. The availability of cannabis retail outlets in The Netherlands is not associated with the greater incidences of cannabis use or an increase in the intensity of the public’s consumption of marijuana, according to a study published in the European Journal of Criminology. Researchers at the[Read More…]
Rep. Gutierrez Joins Judiciary Committee for Immigration Push in 2013
“All of the road signs are pointed in the right direction…” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2013. Yesterday, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) announced that he was taking a leave of absence from the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) to serve on the Judiciary Committee as immigration reform takes center stage. The[Read More…]
