WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced legislation that would ensure that consumers have the information they need to distinguish between products that are safe and others that contain potentially dangerous ingredients which haven’t been approved by the Food and Drug Administration[Read More…]
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IDOT Announces Construction Lane Closures over 4th of July Weekend
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. With thousands of motorists expected to travel on state roadways over the 4th of July holiday weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced today that road work will be suspended where possible for the weekend to reduce potential congestion and improve traffic flow. The advance notice[Read More…]
IDHS’ GEAR UP/Steps AHEAD Program to Triple Scholarship Funding for Low-Income Youth in 2011
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) anticipates awarding post-secondary scholarships totaling approximately $1.25 million to more than 200 low-income high school graduates this summer through the GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)/Illinois Steps AHEAD (Attaining Higher Education through Academic Development) program. [Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at DNC Event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011 – 5:25 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Philly! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you, Philadelphia! (Applause.) It is good to be back — (applause) — good to be back in the great state of Pennsylvania. (Applause.) Congratulations, Phillies fans. (Applause.) That is quite a rotation. [Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by jay Carney, June 30, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011 – 12:30 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Before I get started I just wanted to say that today, as you know, I believe, the White House announced through its official Twitter account, @whitehouse, that it will host its first ever Twitter town hall on Wednesday, July[Read More…]
Obama Administration Announces 14 Initial Partners in the Better Buildings Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced today at the Clinton Global Initiative America meeting in Chicago the 14 initial partners committing to the Better Buildings Challenge. The Better Buildings Challenge is part of the Better Buildings Initiative that President Obama launched in February to catalyze private sector investment[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 30, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LEBANON Special Tribunal on Lebanon Indictments/Delivery to Lebanese Prosecutor General/Next Steps from Lebanese Government ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Foundation for Moving Talks Forward Laid Out Acting Special Envoy David Hale Continues Meetings with Israeli and Palestinian Negotiators Claims of Gaza Flotilla Ship Sabotage/Both Sabotage[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Welcomes Five-Party Nuclear Disarmament Meeting
PARIS–(ENEWSPF)–30 June 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed a meeting in Paris today of five nuclear non-proliferation treaty States as a unique opportunity to advance nuclear disarmament. “The Secretary-General welcomes the holding of the second Conference on Confidence Building Measures towards Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris today,” his spokesperson said[Read More…]
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Roman shades Units: About[Read More…]
NOAA Sets Fishing Quotas for Bluefin Tuna
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 30, 2011. NOAA today announced quotas and other measures for bluefin tuna that underscore the nation’s commitment to sustainable science-based management of this vital fish stock. The allocations divide the available 2011 U.S. bluefin tuna quota of 957 metric tons among commercial and recreational fishing sectors for the[Read More…]
