Michael J. Beckerman. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Michael J. Beckerman, 25, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo., died Dec. 31 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Statement by President Obama on the Terrorist Attacks in Egypt and Nigeria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January, 1, 2011. I strongly condemn the separate and outrageous terrorist bombing attacks in Egypt and Nigeria. The attack on a church in Alexandria, Egypt caused 21 reported deaths and dozens of injured from both the Christian and Muslim communities. The perpetrators of this attack were clearly targeting[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Democrats and Republicans Have Shared Responsibility to Move America Forward
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 1, 2011. Hello, everybody. As we close the books on one year and begin another, I wanted to take a moment today to wish you a very Happy New Year and talk a little bit about the year that lies ahead. At the start of 2011, we’re still[Read More…]
Notre Dame Snuffs Miami’s Hurricane 33-17 in Sun Bowl
El Paso, TX-(ENEWSPF)- From the Chicago Sun-Times: Freshman Tommy Rees passed for 201 yards and two touchdowns to Michael Floyd as Notre Dame beat Miami 33-17 in the Sun Bowl on Friday, making Brian Kelly the first Fighting Irish coach to win a bowl game in his first season. After[Read More…]
Park Forest Municipal Officers Electoral Board To Hear Three Ballot Challenges Tuesday
The Park Forest Village Board Room. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Three candidates for election to the Park Forest Village Board face challenges to their place on the ballot Tuesday. eNews Park Forest received official notice from the Village of Park Forest that the Municipal Officers Electoral Board will convene[Read More…]
Video: Baby and Dog Play Together
We’re going to call this the Cutest Video of 2010. Enjoy the little guy and his dog as they play together.
Millions of Pakistanis Still in Need of Post-Flood Assistance, Say UN Officials
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 December 2010 – Millions of Pakistanis are still in need of assistance as they recover from the floods that inundated large portions of the country during what was one of the most challenging years for the South Asian nation, two senior United Nations officials stated today. “With an[Read More…]
California Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli Contamination
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Dec. 31, 2010 – First Class Foods, Inc., a Hawthorne, Calif., establishment, is recalling approximately 34,373 pounds of organic ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday. The following products are subject to recall:[Read More…]
2010: The Year In Review — NORML’s Top 10 Events That Shaped Marijuana Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 31, 2010. #1 ‘Gold Standard’ Studies Show That Inhaled Cannabis Is Medicine The results of a series of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials assessing the efficacy of inhaled cannabis concluded that it is safe and effective compared to conventional medications, according to the findings of a 24-page report published[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the One Year Anniversary of the Attack on CIA Personnel
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2010. One year ago today, at a remote outpost at Khost, Afghanistan, seven American patriots showed us the true meaning of honor, integrity, and selfless sacrifice. For their colleagues and friends at the CIA, it was a heartbreaking loss of experienced veterans and young officers who served[Read More…]
