Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for April 2011. Retail sales rose 0.5 percent, slightly lower than private-sector expectations, though sales for February and March were revised significantly upward. Retail sales excluding motor vehicles rose 0.6 percent, consistent with private-sector expectations.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Arctic Nations Call for Marine Oil Spill Response Plan, Integrated Management to Protect Natural Resources
NUUK, Greenland–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting, a high-level forum of eight nations and their Arctic indigenous peoples, has agreed to develop an Ecosystem-Based Management (EBM) initiative for protecting the Arctic’s environment and to negotiate measures for oil spill[Read More…]
Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations Prompt Reannouncement of Recall of Strollers by Maclaren USA
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today reannounced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers who have not yet obtained the repair should do so immediately. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled[Read More…]
NATO Ships Thwart Attack on Misrata Harbour
Naples, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–12 May 2011. In the early hours of Thursday 12 May 2011, while conducting Embargo patrols in the waters off the coast of Libya, NATO warships participated in a coordinated defence against a small boat attack threatening the port city of Misrata. Beginning at approximately 2 a.m. the Canadian[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden at a Ceremony Honoring National Association of Police Organizations TOP COPS
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011 – 1:50 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the Rose Garden. It’s a lot safer place than — it’s always safe, but it’s particularly safe today. (Laughter.) Ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by saying congratulations. It’s a genuine honor to be[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Consulting with Congress on Funding for Transitional National Council / Frozen Assets / Recognition / Visit of TNC Leader Jibril to Washington / Contact with Ali Aujali PAKISTAN U.S. Is Optimistic Pakistan Will Be Responsive to Requests Counterterrorism Cooperation with Pakistan[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Continental Tires the Americas Investing $224 Million to Expand Illinois Facility
MT. VERNON–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Continental Tires the Americas (CTA) is investing $224 million to expand its North American headquarters and manufacturing facility located in Mt. Vernon. The state is providing a business investment package to leverage the private investment and help create 444 new[Read More…]
Ceremony Honors Fallen Firefighters, Recognizes 36 Others for Life-saving Acts of Bravery
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember nine firefighters who died in service and honor 50 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities during the 18th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighting Medal of Honor Ceremony. The ceremony began[Read More…]
Lt. Governor Simon Promotes Job Creation at Joliet Arsenal
WILMINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. An advocate for the reuse of Illinois military bases, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon voiced support today for a plan to add up to 100 jobs at a new maintenance center in a redeveloped portion of the former Joliet Arsenal and ammunition plant. A southwest suburban company plans[Read More…]
Durbin: EPA Decision is an Important Opportunity to Make Chicago River Accessible for Generations to Come
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today said that a decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require improved water quality standards for the Chicago River is an important opportunity to make this iconic waterway accessible to generations of boaters, kayakers and even swimmers. Durbin also[Read More…]
