Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. I strongly condemn today’s horrific and cowardly attack on the United Nations headquarters building in Abuja, Nigeria, which killed and wounded many innocent civilians from Nigeria and around the world. I extend the deepest sympathies of the American people to the victims and their families,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by President Obama on the Attack in Mexico
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. I strongly condemn the barbaric and reprehensible attack in Monterrey, Mexico yesterday. On behalf of the American people, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families at this difficult time. The people of Mexico and their government are engaged in a brave[Read More…]
Keystone XL Final Environmental Impact Statement Released; Public Meetings Set
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Today, U.S. Department of State (the Department) issued the final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline, which, if approved, would run from Alberta, Canada to Texas. Under Executive Order 13337, the Department is responsible for receiving all applications for presidential permits for the[Read More…]
State Department Fact Sheet on Libya: Securing Stockpiles Promotes Security
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Libya has been a country of proliferation concern and attention by the United States for many years. Since the beginning of the crisis in Libya this year, the United States has focused on the potential that increased insecurity on the ground could increase proliferation risks, including[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Attack on the United Nations in Nigeria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The United States strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack on United Nations offices in Abuja, Nigeria. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who were killed and injured. There is no justification for this violence. These individuals were working to[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance to Speed Recovery from Flash Flooding in Northwest Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today requested federal assistance to help people, businesses and local governments in Carroll, Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties recover from flash flooding in late July. In a letter to President Barack Obama, Governor Quinn requested federal assistance to help local governments in the three[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Benton Resident as Its ‘Veteran of the Month’
DUQUOIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) this Sunday (August 28th) will honor John Metzger, a Benton resident and United States Army veteran, as its August 2011 “Veteran of the Month” during a ceremony at the DuQuoin State Fair in DuQuoin, Ill. “John Metzger served his country[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Small-Scale Meth Production in Illinois Needs Solution
Carterville –(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan met today with downstate law enforcement authorities and local and state officials to discuss new ways to combat an emerging trend in the production of methamphetamine in downstate Illinois. The Attorney General called today’s meeting to address an increasing number of small-scale meth[Read More…]
Steps You Can Take Now To Be Ready Should the Storm Strike
Fairfax, VA–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Taking steps to get ready in advance of storms can help homeowners minimize property damage and protect their family. Allstate (NYSE: ALL) encourages everyone to develop a plan well before a hurricane threatens their community by understanding their insurance coverage and developing an evacuation strategy for[Read More…]
State Farm: Ready to Respond to Hurricane Irene
Bloomington, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – State Farm® is ready for Hurricane Irene when and where it likely impacts the East Coast. The company is positioning key personnel to prepare for Irene’s landfall and is ensuring company disaster recovery lines of communication are open, clear and ready in advance of the[Read More…]
