NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 March 2011 – Ordinary Afghans continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing conflict in the country, says a United Nations report released today that points to a 15 per cent rise in the death toll last year and urges greater efforts by all parties to protect civilians.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Remarks by President Obama at a DCCC Fundraiser in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011 – 6:33 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Everybody please have a seat. Have a seat. Ed Markey, thanks for your extraordinary service and thanks for the very kind introduction. There are a few other people I want to make sure to introduce. First of[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden at a Roundtable Discussion with American and Russian Business Leaders
Moscow, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011 – 3:20 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Deputy Prime Minister. I can assure you our support is real. What you’re being told by our European friends and others is true. We are working very hard to make WTO a reality for Russia and for[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Recent Violence in the Abyei Region of Sudan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011. The United States deplores the recent violence in the Abyei region of Sudan and calls on Northern and Southern Sudanese leaders to take immediate steps to prevent future attacks and restore calm. This dangerous standoff is unacceptable for the Sudanese people, and we condemn the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Ash Wednesday
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011. Michelle and I join with millions of Christians here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday. As we observe the season of Lent, we receive with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance, recommit ourselves to our faith, and remember our obligations to one[Read More…]
Madigan: Castle Construction Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a Chicago-area businessman entered guilty pleas to charges of fraudulently obtaining more than $18 million in public funds reserved for minority businesses. Robert Blum, 58, of New Lenox, pleaded guilty to two counts of Minority Business Fraud. Judge Kevin Sheehan sentenced[Read More…]
Senators Kirk/Casey/Durbin Introduce Bill to Prevent Bullying in Schools
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation entitled the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) that will help prevent bullying in schools. “Bullying and harassment affect millions of students every year. While we do have federal laws to provide support to[Read More…]
NIU Center for Governmental Studies Reports to PF Village Board (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The NIU Center for Governmental Studies gives its report to the Park Forest Village Board. March 7, 2011.
REMEDYTEAS Voluntarily Recalls Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea And Organic Herbal Tea Blend
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. RemedyTeas announced a voluntary recall of 20 lbs of Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea produced by Aromatics Inc., Basin City, WA, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,[Read More…]
Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears 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…]
