Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. Today, President Obama announced he is seeking a two-year extension for the 10-year term of FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III which expires on September 4, 2011. President Obama said, “In his ten years at the FBI, Bob Mueller has set the gold standard for[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011 – 9:29 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, good morning. This is just an extraordinary gathering. I have to say to Reverend Cortes and all the other organizers of this prayer breakfast, I think it’s getting bigger. Huh? I think this thing is[Read More…]
House Committee Passes Defense Bill Containing Authorization Of Worldwide War – Delays Repeal of DADT
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The House Armed Services Committee late last night finished marking up the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains a dangerous provision that authorizes a worldwide war against terrorism. The bill was also amended to include a troubling provision delaying the implementation of the repeal of the[Read More…]
Durbin Urges Sears to Remain in Illinois
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) urged Sears Holding Corp. to remain at its headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois and offered assistance as Sears’ evaluation process moves forward. Citing the company’s long history with Illinois and the 6,000 people employed at its headquarters, Durbin encouraged the President[Read More…]
Durbin and Hinchey Introduce Bill to Protect America’s Red Rock Wilderness
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. In an effort to preserve 9.1 million acres of Utah’s spectacular red rock country as wilderness, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) today introduced legislation in the Senate and House that would ensure the public land remains in its natural, undeveloped state.[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending May 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending May 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 434,000, a decrease of 44,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 478,000. The 4-week moving average was 436,750, an increase of 4,500 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st Lt. Demetrius M. Frison, 26, of Lancaster, Pa., died May 10 in Khost province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 11, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. Primo C. Carnabuci of Old Saybrook,[Read More…]
Tall Grass Arts Association Announces Summer 2011 Film Series
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 12, 2011. Tall Grass Arts Association is currently selling tickets for its Summer 2011 Film Series. This event is the only film discussion series in the South Suburban area. All films are followed with a discussion facilitated by a guest speaker. The films being shown are: “All[Read More…]
27th Annual Park Forest House Tour Will Not Be Held on June 5
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 12, 2011. The League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area has announced that due to a number of unexpected circumstances, the 27th Annual House Tour, co-sponsored by the Village of Park Forest, will not be held on June 5th. House Tour chair Barbara Moore regrets[Read More…]
