Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 3, 2011. Unemployment rates were lower in June than a year earlier in 224 of the 372 metropolitan areas, higher in 127 areas, and unchanged in 21 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while nine[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, August 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Leon H. Lucas Jr., 32, of Wilson, N.C., died Aug. 1 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine[Read More…]
Cliff Butz Officially Named Park Forest Police Chief
Park Forest Police Chief Cliff Butz. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- After 28 years of experience with the Park Forest Police Department, Cliff Butz officially was named Chief of Police on August 1 by Village Manager Tom Mick. He has been serving as acting chief since the retirement of Chief[Read More…]
State Department Briefing: U.S. Representative to the Transitional National Council Chris Stevens on Libya
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. MR. TONER: Hey. Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to the State Department. It’s our good fortune today to have with us Chris Stevens, a man you’ve heard a lot about over the past several months, as he has been the U.S. representative to the Transitional National[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Advance Clean Energy Project in Southern Illinois
MT. VERNON–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help develop a state-of-the-art coal gasification facility in southern Illinois, creating 1,650 jobs and reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 90 percent. Following principles the Governor outlined in the spring legislative session, the new law will ensure consumer[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Fight Gun Violence
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help reduce gun violence in Illinois. Senate Bill 1589 will increase penalties for convicted felons who are found carrying guns. The new law was sponsored by Sen. Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) and Rep. Michael Zalewski (D-Summit) following the shooting death[Read More…]
Durbin: Even Though Debt Ceiling Compromise Is Not Perfect, I Cannot Let the American Economy Descend into Chaos
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. Just before the United States Senate passed the bipartisan debt ceiling extension by a vote of 74-26, U.S Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the United States Senate about why he planned to vote for the compromise even though he disagreed with several[Read More…]
After Durbin Raises Concerns About Melatonin in Baked Goods, FDA Declares ‘Lazy Cakes’ Unsafe
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) praised the decision by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to declare “Lazy Larry” brownies – formerly known as “Lazy Cakes” – unsafe because although the product is marketed as a dietary supplement, it is clearly a conventional food containing the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 2, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 2, 2011 – 1:35 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay. Thank you all for being here. Before I take your questions, I have an announcement. On September 11, 2011, the President and Mrs. Obama will join with the rest of the American people in marking the 10th anniversary of[Read More…]
Alarmed at Syrian Bloodshed, UN Rights Chief Demands Authorities End Brutality
SYRIA–(ENEWSPF)–2 August 2011. Protesters in Damascus, Syria on 8 April (shamsnn/Flickr) The United Nations human rights chief today voiced alarm at reports that at least 145 people have been killed in demonstrations in Syria during the past four days and called for an end to the bloodshed, warning the[Read More…]
