WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. Mary Kay Henry, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), issued the following statement after the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or “Super-Committee,” did not reach an agreement: “Democrats on the Super-Committee stood their ground. They insisted that everyone in America pay their fair[Read More…]
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AARP Reacts to Super Committee’s Announcement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement in reaction to today’s announcement by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (‘super committee’): “AARP and our members recognize the urgent need and the daunting task in putting our nation’s finances on a more secure[Read More…]
How Congress Can Create an Economy that Works for Everyone
9 Ideas to Help the 99 Percent Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress proposed nine steps that policymakers can take to immediately reduce economic inequality, get the nation’s economy back on track, and begin restoring the promise of the American Dream. The following are nine actions[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, November 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011 – 12:41 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. How are you all today? Thanks for coming. It’s good to be back, after a long but very successful trip to the Asia Pacific region with the President. Those of you who were on that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST Deputy Secretary Burns Trip to the Middle East / Bilateral Relationship / Regional Issues / G-8 BMENA / President Abbas / Ongoing Political Process / Quartet Proposals EGYPT Violence / Peaceful, Transparent, Fair Elections / Drafting of a New Constitution[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Joshua D. Corral, 19, of Danville, Calif., died Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,[Read More…]
IL Employment Security Closed Thanksgiving and Friday
Claimants Should Certify; Services Available on Internet; Banking Holiday Might Delay Payments CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) service centers will be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24 and 25, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday,[Read More…]
IDOT and Law Enforcement Agencies Partner to Boost Safety, Crack Down on Traffic Violators over Thanksgiving Weekend
State and Local Police to Conduct Hundreds of Enforcement Zones, Numerous Roadside Safety Checks SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. With heavy traffic expected over Thanksgiving weekend and to boost roadway safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) today kicked off the Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over[Read More…]
IDVA to Host ‘Helping Our Hometown Heroes’ Veterans Benefits Fair December 2nd in North Riverside
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) will be hosting a free Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans on Friday, December 2nd at the North Riverside Commons, 2401 West Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, Ill. The fair will bring federal, state and local agencies and[Read More…]
Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims Lance Corporal Joshua Misiewicz Day in Illinois
Honors La Grange Military Hero CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today proclaimed Lance Corporal Joshua Misiewicz Day in Illinois, in recognition of Lance Corporal Misiewicz’s exemplary service in the United States Marine Corps. Lance Corporal Misiewicz, a 23-year-old La Grange resident, deployed to Afghanistan as a member of the[Read More…]
