Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Houston M. Taylor, 25, of Hurst, Texas, died Oct. 13, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. He[Read More…]
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Statement from Governor Pat Quinn Regarding Senate Bill 744 Amending IL Horse Racing and Riverboat Gambling Acts
Governor provides alternative proposal CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Senate Bill 744. “Over the past several months, my administration has conducted a thorough review of Senate Bill 744. After decades of fiscal mismanagement and ethical problems, a quick fix with significant and long-lasting[Read More…]
U.S. Nurses to Join RNs From Across Globe at G-20 Summit to Press for Financial Transaction Tax
Washington Protest Also Set Nov. 3 as Part of Global Action Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. When world leaders gather for the G20 summit in France early next month to discuss the worsening global economic crisis, they will get some extra advice from nurses around the world, thanks to an[Read More…]
CDC Reports Excessive Alcohol Consumption Cost the U.S. $224 Billion in 2006
Most of the costs were due to binge drinking Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. The cost of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States in 2006 reached $223.5 billion or about $1.90 per drink, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost three–quarters of these[Read More…]
JPMorgan Chase Reports Third-Quarter 2011 Net Income of $4.3 Billion
New York–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011 – JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) on Friday reported third-quarter 2011 net income of $4.3 billion, compared with net income of $4.4 billion in the third quarter of 2010. Earnings per share were $1.02, compared with $1.01 in the third quarter of 2010. Jamie Dimon,[Read More…]
Wells Fargo Reports Record Quarterly Net Income of $4.1 Billion
SAN FRANCISCO—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) reported record net income of $4.1 billion, or $0.72 per diluted common share, for third quarter 2011, up from $3.3 billion, or $0.60 per share, for third quarter 2010, and up from $3.9 billion, or $0.70 per share, for second[Read More…]
Citigroup Reports Third Quarter 2011 Net Income of $3.8 Billion, Compared to $2.2 Billion in Third Quarter 2010
New York–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. Citigroup Inc. today reported net income of $3.8 billion, or $1.23 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2011, which was 74% higher than the prior year period and 13% above the second quarter 2011. Third quarter revenues of $20.8 billion increased slightly from the[Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale for Safer Pest Control Project’s 5th Annual Ladybug Bash
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. Safer Pest Control Project cordially invites you to the 5th annual Ladybug Bash featuring an open bar with craft beers and delicious wines, local and organic food including wood-fired pizzas, a green auction, and live musing including songs from the ‘Beetles.” Please join us to celebrate[Read More…]
Halliburton Announces Third Quarter Earnings
Consolidated Revenue in the Third Quarter of 2011 Was $6.5 billion HOUSTON, Texas—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) announced today that income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2011 was $867 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, excluding a $19 million, after-tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, impairment charge[Read More…]
UN Secretary General Ban Urges Leaders to Heed Public Calls for Global Economic Justice
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 October 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today reiterated his call for the leaders of the world’s biggest economies to restore public confidence in the global economic system, saying that mass protests in numerous cities around the world are the result of frustrations with inequality. Responding to a reporter’s[Read More…]
