BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2011 – The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. NATO and partners have just decided to extend our mission for Libya for another 90 days. This decision sends a clear message to the Qadhafi regime: We are determined to continue our operation to protect[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Permitting and Financing Challenges to Offshore Wind Development
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. Today the House Natural Resources Committee will convene a hearing on identifying roadblocks to wind and solar energy on public lands and waters, solicting testimony from the wind and solar industry, and the Center for American Progress released “Clean Energy from America’s Oceans: Permitting and Financing[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011 – 12:48 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here. I know that there’s a lot of interest in a readout of the President’s meeting with House Republicans, which I will provide to you. But first, if we could hold on[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 1, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Special Briefing on the 2011 U.S. – Sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation (AGOA) Forum Death of Iranian Human Rights Activist Haleh Sahabi Launch of the New J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program Website Release of State Department Statements PAKISTAN Abduction[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Richard C. Emmons III, 22, of North Granby, Conn., died May, 31, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with a rocket[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, June 1, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died May 29, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. They were assigned to the 3rd Special[Read More…]
Felon Arrested with Fighting Dogs
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011. A Chicago man has been arrested and charged in connection with pit bull fighting and breeding. Larue Jackson, 52, of the 7100 block of South Oakley in Chicago has been charged with twelve counts of neglect of owner’s duties and two counts of cruel treatment. The[Read More…]
Durbin and Kirk Announce Federal Grant to Prevent Layoffs at Waukegan Fire Department
WAUKEGAN, IL–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2011 The Waukegan Fire Department will be able to retain five fully trained and qualified firefighters as a result of a $1,229,990 federal grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) said today. The Waukegan Fire Department is[Read More…]
Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment Report for April 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2011. Unemployment rates were lower in April than a year earlier in 297 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 54 areas, and unchanged in 21 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 16[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca Calls Attention to Notable State Legislative Developments
Springfield, IL—(ENEWSPF)—June 1, 2011. As lawmakers concluded the 2011 spring legislative session yesterday, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) highlighted several notable legislative developments, namely the passage of state budget reforms and legislation allowing landlords to evict tenants who engage in criminal activity. “Through the budget reforms enacted by the[Read More…]
