Reforms Will Expand Counties’ Oversight of Local Government Units WHEATON—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to increase the ability of counties to examine the activities of local government units and agencies under their control. Senate Bill 541 allows the county board of mid-size counties (populations greater than[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Signs Public Safety Legislation
New Law Will Help Protect Vulnerable Persons Utilize Emergency Services ELMHURST—(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will improve the safety and security of Illinois residents with cognitive-impairment, disabilities, and special needs. House Bill 1610 allows for the use of remotely-activated bracelet technology to contact emergency services[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Requiring Child Care Workers SUID, SIDS Prevention Training
NAPERVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–July 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to increase the safety of infant and newborn children throughout Illinois. Under House Bill 2099, child care workers who care for newborns and infants will be required to complete regular training on how to prevent sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, July 6, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2011. Robot Tests Radiation in Fukushima Reactor Building Plant Status Work is continuing to reduce radiation levels at Fukushima Daiichi’s reactor 3 building. Tokyo Electric Power Co. has used robots to vacuum radioactive debris and place steel sheets on the floor to decrease the potential for radiation[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011 – 4:54 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: That pretty much sums it up. Anybody have any questions? Mr. Feller? Q Thanks, Jay. Let me follow real quickly on two points the President made. So is he then ruling out White House support for an interim[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Michael J. Garcia, 27, of Bossier City, La., died July 4 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Status of Efforts to Find a Balanced Approach to Deficit Reduction
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011 – 4:49 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: All right. Hello, everybody. I just wanted to give you an update on the deficit negotiations that we’ve been having for the last several weeks, and I want to wish, again, everybody a Happy Fourth of July. Over[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, July 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton will Meet Tomorrow with Peruvian President-elect Humala Nomination of Wendy Sherman as Under Secretary of Political Affairs SYRIA U.S. Concern about Ongoing Attacks Against Peaceful Protests MEXICO Humberto Leal Garcia/USG Filed an Amicus Brief for Stay of Execution/Consular[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Promotes Summer Jobs and Internship Program for Teens
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 5, 2011. As part of his jobs agenda, Governor Pat Quinn today promoted a summer internship and jobs initiative for more than 2,500 teens and young adults throughout Illinois. The Illinois Conservation Corps will provide opportunities at more than 100 not-for-profit conservation, recreation and education-focused employers, including state parks,[Read More…]
New Industrial Revolution Needed to Avert ‘Planetary Catastrophe’ – UN Report
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–5 July 2011. Humanity is close to breaching the sustainability of Earth, and needs a technological revolution greater – and faster – than the industrial revolution to avoid “a major planetary catastrophe,” according to a new United Nations report. Major investments will be needed worldwide in the developing[Read More…]
