Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Condemn Qadhafi Regime Attacks on Misrata / Urging of Ceasefire / Allow International Refugee Organizations to Provide Relief / Evacuate Third-Country Nationals Additional $6.5 Million for Refugee Operations Contact Group Meeting / ICC / Human Rights Abuses CHINA Special Briefing[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Governor Quinn, Senators Durbin, Kirk Announce $186 Million for Chicago to St. Louis High Speed Rail
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) joined Governor Pat Quinn in announcing that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $186 million in high speed rail funding to finance track and other improvements on the Chicago to St. Louis corridor between Dwight and Joliet.[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges People to Stay Out Of Flooded Areas until Deemed Safe
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today urged people who have evacuated from flooded communities to heed instruction from public officials about returning to their homes. Ten communities have issued voluntary evacuation orders, while the city of Cairo called for a mandatory evacuation as river levels in the area began[Read More…]
Soldier Missing in Action from WWII Identified, May 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Pfc. Robert B. Bayne, of Dundalk, Md.,[Read More…]
Prince Charles Advocates for Food Sustainability During Visit to Georgetown University
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011 – The Prince of Wales told an audience of students and faculty at Georgetown University today that the model of food production prevalent in the 21st century world just doesn’t work. “We will have to develop much more sustainable, or durable forms of food production because the[Read More…]
Syria: Secretary General Ban Calls for Probe into Killings and End to Violent Repression of Protests
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 May 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for an independent investigation of all killings that occurred during the demonstrations that have rocked Syria in recent weeks and reiterated his call for an end to the violence and mass arrest of people taking part in peaceful protests. The investigations[Read More…]
Libya: UN Continues to Send Aid as Security Council Debates Crimes Against Humanity
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 May 2011. The International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor will ask the court’s judges to issue arrest warrants for three people who he said seem to bear the greatest responsibility for crimes against humanity committed in Libya since a pro-democracy movement emerged in mid-February. As United Nations humanitarian agencies continued[Read More…]
Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. Recalls Pig Ears for Pet Treats Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Keys Manufacturing Company, Inc. of Paris, IL is recalling Pig Ears for Pet Treats because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or[Read More…]
CAP REPORT: America Can’t Afford $5 Billion in Ineffective Agricultural Subsidies
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. Billions of dollars in agricultural subsidies would be better spent on deficit reduction while also investing in a clean energy future in our rural communities, argues a new paper out today from the Center for American Progress’s Jake Caldwell. The report, “Bad Seeds: A Plan to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Kevin W. White, 22, of Westfield, N.Y., died May 2 in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
