Panel Emphasizes Personal Relationship of Chicago and Sister City Kiev; Assembly Agrees that Western Support is Necessary for Ukraine CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. On the heels of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to deploy Russian troops inside Ukraine, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk today met with leaders from the Ukrainian, Polish, Lithuanian[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Senator Kirk, Community Leaders Discuss Rising Heroin Abuse, Local Issues in DuPage County
Meeting Also Touches on Elgin-O’Hare Western Access and Economic Development Lisle, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. With the rate of heroin-related deaths in DuPage County rising to more than one death every 8.7 days between 2012 and 2013, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today held a roundtable discussion with DuPage County-area mayors,[Read More…]
In Europe, Top UN Officials Press for Diplomatic Solution to Ukraine Crisis
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–4 March 2014 – As the situation in Ukraine remains in flux, senior United Nations officials in the region and elsewhere in Europe continue to push for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressing the need for calm and international unity in the pursuit of[Read More…]
President Proposes $11.9 Billion FY2015 Budget for Interior Dept.
Smart investments, new initiatives, and continued savings would generate jobs and economic growth, continue deficit reduction WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced President Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2015 budget request of $11.9 billion for the Department of the Interior, saying it makes key investments to[Read More…]
Chevron’s Flawed RICO Decision in Ecuador Case Violates First Amendment and Will Backfire In International Courts, Defendants Say
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. A decision in favor of Chevron in a New York RICO case is wrong on the facts and the law, violates the First Amendment, and has little chance of helping the oil giant block international enforcement actions, according to statements issued today by the defendants.[Read More…]
Representative Jones Secures Funds for Adult Education Technology at South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. State Representative Thaddeus Jones (D-29th District) visited South Suburban College (SSC) last week to tour the adult education areas of the college. Jones recently secured a legislative award of $225,000 to enable SSC’s Division of Community Education to begin creating state-of-the-art technological classrooms for its[Read More…]
Dept. of Energy 2015 Budget Proposal Makes Critical Investments in Energy Strategy and National Security
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2014. Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz detailed President Barack Obama’s $27.9 billion Fiscal Year 2015 budget request for the Energy Department. Secretary Moniz emphasized the President’s continued commitment to a low-carbon future, improved energy infrastructure resilience, U.S. science and technology leadership and stronger national security. This[Read More…]
EPA’s FY 2015 Budget Proposal Focuses on Delivering Core Environmental and Health Protections
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. Today the Obama Administration proposed a Fiscal Year 2015 (FY 2015) budget of $7.890 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This request is $309.9 million below the EPA’s enacted level for Fiscal Year 2014. “This budget is key to a new era of partnerships for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Files New Lawsuit Against KCBX for Pet Coke Pollution Violations
Water Pollution and Open Dumping Alleged in Latest Enforcement Action Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed an additional lawsuit against KCBX Terminals Company for alleged water pollution and open dumping violations at its north terminal located at 3259 E. 100th St. Madigan’s suit, her second filed[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: $310 Million Settlement Over DRAM Memory Chips
Consumers who purchased computers, printers, video game consoles, or other electronic devices with DRAM memory may benefit from settlement Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2014. Illinois consumers can now recover money they may have overpaid on purchases of computers, printers, game consoles and other consumer electronic products that contained DRAM, or dynamic random[Read More…]
