Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Nov. 29, in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an insurgent attacked their unit with small arms fire. Killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Barry E. Jarvis,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Surviving Partner Of Missouri State Trooper Killed On Duty Challenges Discriminatory Benefits Policy
JEFFERSON CITY, MO—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Eastern Missouri and the ACLU of Kansas & Western Missouri filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Kelly Glossip, whose partner, Dennis Engelhard, was a state trooper killed in the line of duty while responding to an[Read More…]
New CEA Report Underscores Urgent Need to Extend Unemployment Benefits
Nearly 7 million Americans could lose coverage by end of next year; 600,000 jobs at stake WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. Failure by Congress to act on extending unemployment benefits will have stark consequences for Americans this holiday season, according to a new report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca and Attorney General Madigan’s Office to Host Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Seminar
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 2, 2010. State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) and a representative of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Office will host a Consumer Fraud and Identity Theft Seminar on Wednesday, December 15th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lynwood Village Hall, 21460 Lincoln Highway, Lynwood, IL. The[Read More…]
Deadly Clash During Darfur Protests Warrants Investigation – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a probe into an incident on Wednesday in which at least one person died and several were wounded when protesters clashed with Sudanese security forces at a university in West Darfur. The incident took place as the African Union-United[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–40th Anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, the quality of our environment has a profound effect on our public health, the well-being of future generations, and the vitality of our economy. Just four decades ago, smog choked communities across America, pollution clotted numerous[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation– National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. Every day, millions of Americans travel on our Nation’s roadways. Thousands of these drivers and passengers tragically lose their lives each year because of drunk, drugged, or distracted driving. During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we recommit to preventing the loss of life by practicing safe[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending November 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Nov. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 436,000, an increase of 26,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 410,000. The 4-week moving average was 431,000, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding the extension of Unemployment Insurance benefits: “President Obama has said that Americans don’t expect Washington to solve their problems, but they rightfully expect government to work for them — not against them. I agree. “Over[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk David Orr Looks Forward To Issuing First Civil Union License
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk released the followin statement on the Illinois Senate’s passage of Civil Union legislation for gay and lesbian citizens: I’m very pleased that Illinois has finally taken this crucial step toward equality. While religions function under their own rules, government cannot and should not discriminate[Read More…]
