Pittsburgh–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Occupy protesters across the country who have planned events for this year’s Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day honor his mission and the method he chose to pursue it, United Steelworkers (USW) officers said this week. “By engaging in non-violent demonstration and by seeking economic justice, the[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation — Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Janaury 13, 2012. On a hot summer day nearly half a century ago, an African American preacher with no official title or rank gave voice to our Nation’s deepest aspirations, sharing his dream of an America that ensured the true equality of all our people. From the steps of[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation — Religious Freedom Day, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. For nearly four centuries, men and women have immigrated to America’s shores in pursuit of religious freedom. Hailing from diverse backgrounds and faiths, countless settlers have shared a simple aspiration — to practice their beliefs free from prejudice and persecution. In 1786, the Virginia General Assembly[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Proposal to Reform, Reorganize and Consolidate Government
PLAN WILL MAKE GOVERNMENT LEANER, SMARTER AND MORE CONSUMER-FRIENDLY WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–Jauary 13, 2012. As a follow up to last year’s State of the Union, today, President Obama called on Congress to reinstate Presidential authority to reorganize and consolidate the federal government, which will ensure swift action on his proposals[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Government Reform
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the White House. I see all sorts of small business people here, and I am thrilled to have you here. As small business owners, you know as well as anybody that if we’re going to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 13, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Neil I. Turner, 21, of Tacoma, Wash., died Jan. 11, in Logar province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st[Read More…]
IEMA Working with Federal Officials to Identify, Secure Contaminated Tissue Box Holders
Items Pose No Immediate Health Risk SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today announced it is coordinating with federal officials and Bed, Bath and Beyond to identify and secure decorative tissue box holders that are contaminated with low-levels of cobalt-60, a radioactive material. While the holders present[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Urges Illinoisans to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
“Serve Illinois” Website Offers More than 100,000 Volunteer Opportunities CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011 Governor Pat Quinn today joined the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission in encouraging Illinoisans to take part in the Dr/ Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service this Monday, January 16. The[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Web Portal for Environmental Permitting Process
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn announced a new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) online portal that will make the environmental permitting process more user-friendly by eliminating red tape for businesses in Illinois. It also increases transparency in the process by allowing applicants and other interested parties to track the[Read More…]
State Economic Development Director Announces New Tools to Increase Distribution of Local Food
Investments in Local Agriculture Sector Part of Multi-Faceted Economic Development Approach to Strengthen Illinois Economy, Create Jobs for Future SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2012. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley this morning addressed the annual Illinois Specialty Growers Association conference in Springfield. At the conference, Dir. Ribley[Read More…]
