New report shows institution lacking clean energy lending strategy and instead considering a new loan for coal power in Kosovo Durban, South Africa–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. Civil society organizations from around the world released a report today at the Durban climate talks that highlights the contradictions inherent in the World Bank[Read More…]
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Durbin Announces Over $3.2 Million Investment in Illinois Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that two Illinois communities will receive $3,295,419 in grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The funding was awarded through the Community Challenge Grant program which aims to spur economic development for communities[Read More…]
Durbin: Extending Middle Class Payroll Tax Cut Will Help Working Families and Our Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate in support of the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011. The legislation will extend President Obama’s middle class tax cut —preventing a tax increase on millions of hardworking Illinoisans—and expand[Read More…]
Durbin Pays Tribute to Chicago’s Former First Lady Maggie Daley on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today paid tribute to former first lady of Chicago, Maggie Daley on the floor of the U.S. Senate. “Maggie Daley was an adopted daughter of Chicago, but no native-born Chicagoan could have loved the city more or served it better. Last[Read More…]
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Winter 2012 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold four classes as part of its Winter 2012 Schedule. Classes will be given on Fridays, January 13 through March 2, at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Friday morning classes are scheduled: “A History of[Read More…]
Atrazine in Drinking Water May Cause Menstrual Cycle Irregularities in Women
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. New research shows that women who drink water containing the widely used herbicide atrazine may be more likely to have irregular menstrual cycles and low estrogen levels, even at concentrations far below federal drinking water standards considered safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Researchers[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011 – 12:36 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome back. I hope everyone here had a fantastic Thanksgiving, had a chance to spend some time with family, and is well rested and ready to get back to work, as I am. (Laughter.) Q [Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,[Read More…]
States Receive More Flexibility, Resources to Implement Affordable Insurance Exchanges
More than half of states now creating marketplaces to help millions of families and small businesses buy insurance WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded nearly $220 million in Affordable Insurance Exchange grants to 13 states to help them create Exchanges, giving these[Read More…]
Aunt Martha’s to Observe World AIDS Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This year, an estimated 56,300 people will be infected with HIV in the United States. One in 5 of the more than one million people living with HIV is unaware of his or her infection. This year, in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, Aunt[Read More…]
