Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2011 – 10:42 A.M. (Local) VICE PRESIDENT XI: (As translated.) Vice President Biden, representatives of the business communities of the two countries, ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, it gives me great pleasure today to have this operation to attend together with Mr. Vice President, an opportunity presented by[Read More…]
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6.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast Coast of Japan
TOKYO—(ENEWSPF)—19 August 2011. A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck off Japan’s northeast coast at 2:36 p.m. local time Friday according to Japan’s Meteorological Agency. The quake was centered about 300 kilometers northeast of Tokyo at a depth of 20 kilometers south of the area where the magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck March[Read More…]
5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Fiji Region
Fiji Region-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Surey issued a report on a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in the Fiji Region of the South Pacific Ocean. Rumbling at a depth of 414.5 km (257.6 miles), the quake struck 283 km (175 miles) SSE of Sigave, Ile Futuna, Wallis and Futuna; 343 km[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Creates Women’s Advisory Council
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the creation of the Governor’s Advisory Council on Women, with the goal of strengthening the participation of women in Illinois’ economic recovery. “Women entrepreneurs are helping to drive the economic growth of our state. This advisory council will make sure we are[Read More…]
Summary Judgment in Catholic Charities Case against DCFS
CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011 – Yesterday, Sangamon County Circuit Court Judge John Schmidt heard arguments in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois filed by several Catholic Charities agencies. The lawsuit sought to reverse a decision by the Department of Children and Family Services to end its contractual relationship with these[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA/TURKEY/IRAN Ambassador Ford Service and Service of Embassy Very Valuable/Ambassador Ford’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Mualem Last Thursday U.S. Wanted to Assemble Strong Chorus and Ensure Words Backed by Action Sanctions/EU/UN Secretary General Secretary Calls/Deputy Secretary Burns Contacts/Assistant Secretary Feltman Trips,[Read More…]
August News from the Center On Halsted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Modesto Tico Valle, Chief Executive Office of the Center on Halsted said in an email today that "more than 1,000 people have continued to come through our doors every day to enjoy our innovative services and programs." The following are announcements from the Center. School News School starts[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Syria, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. 10:50 A.M. EDT. VIA CONFERENCE CALL. MR. VIETOR: Hi, everybody. Thanks for getting on today. We are convening this call to talk about some recent actions with respect to Syria. You should all have the President’s statement this morning calling on Assad to go. I hope[Read More…]
National Instability Causes Bump in Job Recovery in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for July increased to 9.5 percent as 24,900 fewer jobs were reported, according to preliminary data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The data reflects uncertainty in consumer confidence and the[Read More…]
Durbin Lauds Obama Administration Announcement on Dream Act Deportation Cases
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Today, in a letter to Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 other Senators, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced that the Administration has established a new process for handling the deportation cases of DREAM Act students and other sympathetic individuals. If fully[Read More…]
