SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan released a joint statement on Senate Bill 1652. “In the closing days of the legislative session, Commonwealth Edison and Ameren continue to press the General Assembly to enact legislation which guarantees increased annual profits for shareholders at the expense[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Statement on Illinois DREAM Act
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement on Senate Bill 2185. “I believe everyone has the right to a first-class education, and the Illinois DREAM Act strengthens Illinois’ commitment to ensuring education for all. The legislation allows private funding to be used to help students pay for[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, May 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011 – 2:24 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I have no announcements to make, so I’ll start with questions. Ben. Q Thanks. Two topics, please. I wanted to ask you about what the President’s take is on this House Republican vote tonight on[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 31, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Upcoming Travel to the United Arab Emirates, Zambia, Tanzania and Ethiopia Deputy Secretary Steinberg will Travel to Hong Kong and Singapore PAKISTAN Secretary Clinton’s Recent Trip to Pakistan / U.S.-Pakistan Relationship SYRIA President Asad Needs to Take Concrete[Read More…]
Sharp Divide Remains on How to Resolve Libyan Conflict – UN Official
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 May 2011. Parties to the Libyan conflict remain sharply divided on how to start peace talks, with the Government adamant on a truce, including the cessation of an international bombing campaign, and the opposition demanding that Muammar al-Qadhafi and his family first relinquish power, a senior United Nations[Read More…]
WHO: Electromagnetic Fields From Mobile Telephones Could Possibly Lead to Cancer
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 May 2011. Exposure to electromagnetic fields emitted by mobile telephones could possibly cause cancer, including an increased risk in a malignant type of brain tumour, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) reported today. There has been mounting concern the past few years about the possibility of adverse health[Read More…]
Model Helicopters Recalled by Horizon Hobby Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
NATO and the African Union Pursue Dialogue on Libya
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–31 May 2011 Today, NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Jean Ping, met to continue discussions on the Libya crisis. During the meeting, the Secretary General made clear that NATO’s Operation Unified Protector was in full compliance with the provisions of United Nations Security[Read More…]
President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate John Bryson as U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. Today, President Obama will announce his intent to nominate John Bryson as the Secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce. Mr. Bryson will play a key role as a member of the President’s economic team, bringing decades of knowledge and experience in the public and private sectors,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 31, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Anthony M. Nunn, 19, of Burnet, Texas, died May 30, in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. He[Read More…]
