BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–29 April 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I would like to extend my congratulations to General David Petraeus on his nomination as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. I have enjoyed working with him and would like to thank him for a[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Voyager Set To Enter Interstellar Space
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– More than 30 years after they left Earth, NASA’s twin Voyager probes are now at the edge of the solar system. Not only that, they’re still working. And with each passing day they are beaming back a message that, to scientists, is both unsettling and thrilling. The message[Read More…]
Diversity Dinner at Rich East High School (Video)
Members of the Rich East Band perform Thursday during the Diversity Dinner held at the high school. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The largest Diversity Dinner in the South Suburbs of Chicago was held at Rich East High School on April 28, 2011. Principal Mark Kramer welcomed guests, all[Read More…]
Dyke Delicious Screening Series Presents MAY SHORTS Filmmakers in Person
SATURDAY, MAY 14, SOCIAL HOUR 7PM, SCREENING 8PM Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Dyke Delicious is thrilled to announce the lineup of our 2011 May Shorts program! This is our family-style buffet: pile on what you like and try a little of the unfamiliar. Shorts range from the hilarious to the heartfelt, and we’ll[Read More…]
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated First Quarter 2011 Results
Irving, Texas—(ENEWSPF)—April 28, 2011. Remarks attributed to ExxonMobil’s Chairman Rex W. Tillerson: “ExxonMobil’s earnings reflect continued leadership in operational performance during a period of strong commodity prices. Earnings were $10.7 billion, up 69% from the first quarter of 2010, reflecting higher crude oil and natural gas realizations, increased refining margins[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on the Advance Estimate of GDP for the First Quarter of 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released the advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2011. Real GDP grew 1.8 percent at an annual rate, consistent with private-sector expectations. In the fourth quarter of 2010, GDP grew 3.1[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Martinelli of Panama After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011 – 4:26 P.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome President Martinelli to the Oval Office, to the White House. As I think all of you know, the relationship between the United States and Panama is a historical relationship, and a strong friendship that isn’t[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Influential Hispanics on Fixing the Broken Immigration System
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. In a meeting in the Roosevelt Room today, the President and Senior Administration officials met with influential Hispanics from across the country to discuss the importance of fixing the broken immigration system for our nation’s 21st century economic and security needs so that America can win[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Announcing Personnel Changes in the National Security Team
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011 – 3:13 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Everybody, please have a seat. Good afternoon, everybody. I want to begin by saying a few words about the devastating storms that have ripped through the southeastern United States. The loss of life has been heartbreaking, especially in Alabama. In[Read More…]
Cook County Sheriff’s Office Declared Shakman Compliant
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2011. Forty-two years after a lawsuit was filed alleging elected officials in Chicago were improperly allowing politics to influence hiring and promotional practices, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has become the first public office to be dismissed from that lawsuit. After two years of on-site monitoring and reports[Read More…]
