WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized projects in seven communities as winners of the 2013 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement for their creative, sustainable initiatives that better protect the health and the environment while strengthening local economies. Among the winners are an expansive greenway[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
EPA’s 2012 Toxics Release Inventory Shows Air Pollutants Continue to Decline
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Total releases of toxic chemicals decreased 12 percent from 2011-2012, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) report released today. The decrease includes an eight percent decline in total toxic air releases, primarily due to reductions in hazardous air pollutant (HAP)[Read More…]
Do You Know the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
The Illinois Department of Public Health wants everyone to learn the signs of a heart attack during February – American Heart Month SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. February is American Heart Month and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging everyone to learn the signs of a heart attack and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Safe Travel as New Snowstorm Approaches, Feb. 4, 2014
Residents Should Use Extreme Caution While Traveling CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 4, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people across Illinois to continue to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm as the state continues to face a historic winter. As another major snowstorm approaches the area later today, strong measures are[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Delivers Remarks at the Parliament of Sweden
SWEDEN—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Thank you, Minister [Birgitta] Ohlsson, for those kind words – and thank you all for such a warm welcome. First Deputy Speaker [Suzanne] Eberstein; Deputy Secretary General Claes Martensson; Ambassador [Mark] Brzezinski; honorable members of Parliament; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen; and future leaders of this great[Read More…]
Statement by the Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden on the Passing of Joan Mondale
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Jill and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our dear friend, former Second Lady Joan Mondale. Joan and Fritz welcomed me to the Senate when I was first elected, offering their friendship and support during a very difficult time in my life.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama and the First Lady on the Passing of Joan Mondale
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to former Vice President Walter Mondale and his family on the passing of Joan Adams Mondale. America first came to know Joan through her husband; she was his devoted partner in public service, from Minnesota to Washington. A lifelong[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, Feb. 3, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014 – 1:19 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Happy Monday to you. I don’t have any announcements to make at the top of this briefing, so we’ll get right to questions. Josh. Q Thanks, Jay. I wanted to ask you about the President’s[Read More…]
PharmD Candidates at Roosevelt University Receive Specialty Training
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 3, 2014. Specialty pharmacy is one of the fastest growing sectors in the healthcare industry, offering exciting opportunities for students with specialty-specific knowledge. As part of its goals to build partnerships with all specialty stakeholders, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) is working with Colleges of Pharmacy to[Read More…]
DePaul University to Host Education Forum: ‘Closing the Opportunity Gap’
Feb. 11 public event at DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, will present a critical analysis of public school funding in Chicago and Illinois during an education forum on Feb. 11 at DePaul University.(Photo courtesy of Ralph Martire) CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February[Read More…]
