Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. I’m pleased that Democrats and Republicans in Congress came together and passed a plan that will cut spending and keep the government running for the next two weeks. But we cannot keep doing business this way. Living with the threat of a shutdown every few[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Obama Administration Releases February Housing Scorecard
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 2, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the February edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that the market[Read More…]
State Department Remarks on Assassination of Pakistan Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. The remarks that follow are attributed to Secretary of State Clinton. I am shocked and outraged by the assassination today of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti. This was an attack not only on one man, but on the values of tolerance and respect[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, March 2, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Feb. 28, in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Chauncy R. Mays,[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Appointments to Commission to End Hunger
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced 22 appointments to a commission aimed at eliminating hunger in Illinois. The Governor’s announcement coincides with Feeding Illinois’ 2nd Annual Anti-Hunger Conference in Springfield, where legislators and experts gathered to develop methods to address hunger. “Too many of our children, parents and[Read More…]
Forty Percent of Home Fires Caused by Cooking
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Many home structure fires occur when cooking equipment is left unattended, according to the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM). For the family chef, fire prevention can be as simple as remaining in the kitchen with a watchful eye on the stove, broiler, grill[Read More…]
Illinois Film Office Launches Fourth Annual Shortcuts Competition
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. The Illinois Film Office (IFO) today launched its fourth annual Shortcuts contest, a statewide short film competition designed to encourage growth in Illinois’ film industry. Shortcuts is open to all Illinois residents over the age of 18 and students over the age of 18 who attend Illinois[Read More…]
IL Economic Development Director Announces $3.2 Million Available for Recycling Programs
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today announced that $3.2 million is available to assist local governments, businesses, and other public and private sector entities enhance their recycling efforts. The programs are funded through the Solid Waste Management fund, which is a[Read More…]
Illinois Health Care Reform Implementation Panel Releases Initial Recommendations
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. A state panel convened by Governor Pat Quinn to guide Illinois’ implementation of national health care reform released its initial recommendations today. The Health Care Reform Implementation Council urged the creation of a health benefit exchange — called for in the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) —[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Pocketbook Issues Continue to Top Consumer Concerns in 2010
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her list of top 10 consumer complaints, detailing concerns of the 170,000 consumers who contacted her office’s Consumer Protection Division in 2010. In anticipation of National Consumer Protection Week, Madigan said that the top complaints involved consumer debt as the job[Read More…]
