Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2011. The statement that follows is attributed to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. At the end of the Cold War, the United States joined together with other nations in the Chemical Weapons Convention to state in unequivocal terms that we will end our chemical weapons programs and[Read More…]
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DoD Identifies Army Casualty, October 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. First Sgt. Billy J. Siercks, 32, of Velda Village, Mo., died Sept. 28 in Landstuhl, Germany, of wounds suffered Sept. 27 in Logar, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his unit[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty, October 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Caleb A. Nelson, 26, of Omaha, Neb.,died after his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device while conducting a combat patrol in Zabul province, Afghanistan[Read More…]
Keystone XL: New Documents Reveal Bias and Complicity at State Department
Friends of the Earth responds with call for Obama to revoke pipeline permitting authority from State Department WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2011. Documents made public this morning by Friends of the Earth provide definitive evidence that the State Department’s review of a controversial proposed oil pipeline has been irreparably tainted by[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on New Swipe Fee Reforms Taking Effect
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 3, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement regarding new regulations which finally bring fairness, transparency and competition to the debit swipe fee system: “Today, swipe fee reforms take effect and will finally help bring fairness, transparency and competition to a debit card system that[Read More…]
Grand Jury Charges Peoria Man with Four Robberies
PEORIA, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A federal grand jury today charged David E. Morris, 48, of Peoria, Ill., with committing four robberies in July and August: robbery of Dollar General on July 20, 2011; robbery of Streibich’s Hardware Store on Aug. 17; robbery of Redbrand Credit Union, 201 East Lake Street, Peoria, Ill.,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Reports for October 3, 2011
No fewer than three PFPD cruisers attended to this traffic stop on Algonquin Street Sunday afternoon. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of October 3, 2011
No, this is not a shot from the Central Park Wetlands. As we move into fall, reflect on a spring sunset at the Gulf of Mexico, Punta Gorda, FL. (Photo: James Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 3, 2011. The Village of Park Forest’s 2011/12 Fall/Winter Calendar was mailed to all residents[Read More…]
On the Heels of 3,000 People Marching on Bank of America in Boston, the Wall Street Accountability Movement Hits Los Angeles This Week
Public discontent against Wall Street grows…L.A.-Area Homeowners, Residents Set to Disrupt “Business as Usual” for Wall Street Banks in Week of Direct Action and Protests LOS ANGELES—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2011. Following the historic decision of California Attorney General Kamala Harris to reject a settlement with banks over the foreclosure mess, and[Read More…]
Lakeview Action Coalition: ‘Pay U.S. Back’ Day of Action in Downtown Chicago Scheduled for October 10
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2011. If you believe we are in a revenue crisis and income inequality is unjust and destructive, join the Lakeview Action Coalition (LAC) and allies from across Chicago and the country to tell big banks and corporations to ‘Pay U.S. Back!’ The day of action will be[Read More…]
