Brisbane, Australia–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2014 – 1:11 P.M. AEST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you so much! (Applause.) Thank you! Thank you, everybody. Everybody, please have a seat. Hello, Brisbane! It’s good to be back in Australia. I love Australia — I really do. The only problem with Australia is every time I[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Weekly Address: Open Enrollment Starts Today (Video and Text)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2014. Hi, everybody. Over the past year, more than 10 million Americans have gained the financial security and peace of mind that comes with health insurance. More than seven million people enrolled in affordable coverage by visiting HealthCare.gov, or going to the marketplace in their state. On[Read More…]
Illinois Firm Recalls Pierogi Products Due To Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. Kasia’s Deli Inc., a Chicago, IL. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,059 pounds of pierogi products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain wheat, soy, eggs, and milk, known allergens which are not[Read More…]
Country Squire Grocery Store to Open Saturday in Park Forest
(Graphic: Village of Park Forest) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village officials announced the opening of the Country Squire grocery store, located at 120 Orchard Drive. The store will open to the public Saturday, November 15, at 7:30 a.m. From the Country Squire website: “For over thirty years, Country Squire Foods has[Read More…]
Representatives Quigley, Duckworth and Schakowsky Urge CDA To Improve O’Hare Noise Complaint Process
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) called on the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to take immediate steps to improve the CDA’s noise complaint process at O’Hare International Airport. The request comes after constituents of all three congressional districts[Read More…]
Representatives Schakowsky, Gutierrez, Quigley send letter to Director Mel Watt about Affordable Housing in Chicago
CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Today, Representatives Jan Schakowsky, Luis Gutiérrez and Mike Quigley sent Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mel Watt a letter asking that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not sell foreclosed properties in specific Chicago neighborhoods until a meeting is held to ensure continued access to affordable[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on the Passing of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
CHICAGO –-(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today released the following statement on the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne: “Jane Byrne, the first and only female mayor elected in Chicago, served a single-term as mayor but the changes and traditions she brought to the city will[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on the Death of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2014. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after learning of the death of Jane Byrne, the first female mayor of Chicago. “When Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini Green, she proved Chicago’s first woman mayor was unafraid to tackle the city’s toughest problems head[Read More…]
Department of Defense Press Briefing by Secretary Hagel on Reforms to the Nuclear Enterprise
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Presenters: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work Additional Presenters: Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, U.S. Strategic Command commander Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Air Force Global Strike Command commander Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson, Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Z. Alston[Read More…]
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby on the Mobilization of Reserve Forces in Support of Operation United Assistance, Nov. 14, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 14, 2014. Last night, Secretary Hagel signed an order authorizing the involuntary mobilization of approximately 2,100 Army Reserve and Army National Guard soldiers to support Operation United Assistance. Army officials are in the process of notifying individual soldiers and their families of this mobilization. Once all of the[Read More…]
