MELROSE PARK–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed House Bill 1698, a comprehensive overhaul of Illinois’ workers’ compensation system. The reforms – backed by numerous groups, including the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and the Illinois Retail Merchants’ Association – are expected to save Illinois businesses between $500 and $750 million[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn Signs Traffic Safety Measures
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined yesterday by law enforcement officers, public safety officials and a bipartisan group of lawmakers to sign two traffic safety measures as families throughout the state prepare for the July 4th holiday weekend. “Over the Fourth of July weekend and throughout the year,[Read More…]
Department of Energy Awards Nearly $7.5 Million to Help Develop Next Generation Wind Turbines
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that six projects in four states – California, Colorado, Florida, and New York – have been selected to receive nearly $7.5 million over two years to advance next-generation designs for wind turbine drivetrains. Drivetrains, which include a turbine’s gearbox[Read More…]
NIH Statement on the New Crib Safety Standards
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. Today, new mandatory safety standards for infant cribs will take effect, helping to ensure a safe sleep environment for infants in the United States. The new standards released by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) require manufacturers and retailers to meet new safer crib standards, which include[Read More…]
Kirk to Call for Details of ‘Stealth Survey’ to Spy on Physicians
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. In response to a New York Times Article entitled, “U.S. Plans Stealth Survey on Access to Doctors,” United States Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is circulating a letter among Senate colleagues in advance of sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius requesting the details[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn. They died June 26, in Diyala province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 4th Squadron,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, June 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Spc. Matthew R. Gallagher, 22, of North Falmouth, Mass., died June 26 in Wasit province, Iraq, of injuries suffered from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Douville, 33, of Harvey, La., died June 26 as a result of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device on the border of the Nad[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Second Marine Casualty, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Gunnery Sgt. Ralph E. Pate Jr., 29, of Mullins, S.C., died June 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, June 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Flotilla / Announcement by Government of Israel / U.S. Warnings, Statement / Dangerous Situation / Sufficient Mechanisms Established to Get Aid into Gaza / Israel Has a Right to Defend Itself Against Arms Smuggling / U.S. Call for Restraint on[Read More…]
