Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, and I apologize for the delay, but we had a long agenda, as I always do when I meet with my colleague. I want to welcome the foreign minister once again to the State Department. And this has been a very[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Army Released July Suicide Data
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Army released suicide data today for the month of July. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 22 potential suicides: three have been confirmed as suicide and 19 remain under investigation. For June 2011, the Army reported nine potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve College Graduation Rates
MOLINE–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today furthered his goal of making education accessible and affordable for all Illinois students by signing legislation to reform how Illinois funds colleges and universities. House Bill 1503 will create performance standards for higher education institutions to increase accountability and improve student outcomes. “When[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Opens 2011 Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today officially opened the 2011 Illinois State Fair, “We’ve Got a Good Thing Growing.” Today’s ribbon cutting at the fairground’s main gate marks the start of the 10-day celebration that features food, racing, music, carnival rides and a wide variety of family-friendly activities. “The[Read More…]
New Law Paves Way for IDOT to Use Asphalt Made From Recycled Shingles, Saves More Than $8 Million Annually
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that continues his commitment to making state government greener and more efficient. The new law allows the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to begin using asphalt made from recycled roofing shingles. It also allows businesses to increase the amount of shingles[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Cooling Restored for the Used Fuel Storage Pools at All Four Damaged Fukushima Reactors Plant Status Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility achieved a major milestone this week as recirculating cooling was restored to the used fuel storage pools at the last of[Read More…]
Durbin: East St. Louis Mayor’s Decision to Enforce 1 A.M. Cutoff for Liquor Sales is Step In Right Direction – More Needs to be Done
EAST ST. LOUIS, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The East St. Louis Mayor’s decision to enforce the 1 a.m. cutoff for liquor store sales is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to reduce the violence that is plaguing the area, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), an[Read More…]
Durbin Visits Food Bank, Says Programs Keeping Families Above Water Must be Protected in Deficit Reduction Negotiations
URBANA, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. With the economic recovery lagging and more than half of American families living paycheck to paycheck, preserving social safety net programs – like food assistance, unemployment benefits and job re-training programs – is more critical than ever, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today at the[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. Social Security’s 76th Anniversary is this Sunday On July 30, the Alliance celebrated the 46th Anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. This Sunday, August 14, we will be celebrating the 76th Anniversary of Social Security, and Alliance members have been working to educate other[Read More…]
HHS, Treasury Take New Steps To Help States Build Affordable Insurance Exchanges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 12, 2011. The Departments of Health and Human Services and Treasury today took the next steps to establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges – one-stop marketplaces where consumers can choose a private health insurance plan that fits their health needs and have the same kind of insurance choices as members[Read More…]
