Erik Glenna, left, my classroom aide on 9/11/2001, with me at the 2009 Tall Grass Art Fair. (Photo: Lane Cameron) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- 9/11. That’s all we need say to unearth ineffable memories, fathomless, soul-stirring recollections, of that day, that terrible, incredible day. When everything changed. Everything. Forever. 9/11. Where were[Read More…]
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Drudge Report’s Race-Based Attacks On Michelle Obama Continue
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- There were a ton of photos snapped of first lady Michelle Obama’s visit to the U.S. Open in New York today. But here’s the one the Drudge Report chose to go with to accompany its caption of "Tennis, Anyone?" Michelle Obama as the angry, black female — and this time[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. NRC Commissioners Deny Groups’ Petition to Suspend New Reactor Licensing Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Commissioners at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission today denied a request by several groups to suspend licensing and standardized design certification decisions pending completion of the NRC Fukushima Task Force evaluation of the implications[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, September 9, 2011
En Route Richmond, VA–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011 – 10:06 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: So I hope you all got a chance to watch the President deliver his speech announcing that he will produce for Congress the American Jobs Act, which, as you know, is comprised of a series of measures that have[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, September 9, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device Sept. 8 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. They were assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th[Read More…]
Illinois Film Office Announces ‘Contagion’ Brings in $12.5 Million to State
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. As the film Contagion premieres nationwide today, the Illinois Film Office (IFO) highlighted the strong economic impact the movie has had on the state economy. The movie, partially filmed in Illinois, generated approximately $12.5 million in spending in the state and generated roughly 250 jobs during production,[Read More…]
NBC Twitter Account Hacked: Ground Zero Has Not Been Attacked
This screen shot of the @NBCNews Twitter page includes erroneous information about an attack at Ground Zero. (ENEWSPF) Updated Sept. 9 at 5:40 p.m. CDT. New York, NY-(ENEWSPF)- A group calling themselves "The Script Kiddies" has hacked the @NBCNews Twitter feed, publishing erroneous information about a terrorist attack at Ground[Read More…]
9/11 Commemoration Sunday in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest will commemorate the 10 year anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks against the United States of America. The event will take place next to the Park Forest Fire Department, 156 Indianwood Boulevard, at the Police and Fire Memorial next to the large[Read More…]
Rep. Jackson: President Obama’s Jobs Plan is Insufficient
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. I’m fully supportive of President Obama’s re-election. In 2008 he told us, “Yes we can.” Not, “No we can’t.” And “Not maybe.” He also told us to “keep the pressure on.” We need a jobs plan that fits the size of the problem. There are[Read More…]
Rep. Jackson: Airports Are The Single Largest Public Works Jobs Generator
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 9, 2011. Last night President Obama, in his jobs speech, said the following: “Building a world-class transportation system is part of what made us an economic superpower. And now we’re going to sit back and watch China build newer airports and faster railroads? At a time when[Read More…]
