Moscow, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011 – 12:46 P.M. (Local) PRIME MINISTER PUTIN: (As translated.) Mr. Vice President — (inaudible) — there are quite a few things to enjoy in Moscow. And you haven’t been here for quite a while. Since you’ve been here last time, and over this period of time,[Read More…]
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U.S. Humanitarian Response to Violence in Libya, March 10, 2011
U.S. Government Announces $17 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance; Total Now $47 Million Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The United States continues to be a leader in supporting the work of international agencies in the region and coordinating with international and multilateral donors and partners. The new funds include a $10[Read More…]
The Green Economy in the Context of Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Lawrence J. Gumbiner, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. The UN Conference on Sustainable Development represents an important opportunity for the international community to advance sustainable and inclusive economic development. The green economy offers a path to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, March 10, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Andrew P. Wade, 22, of Antioch, Ill., died March 9 in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, as a result of a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Sales Tax Fairness Legislation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to require all companies doing business in Illinois to collect and remit the legally required sales taxes. House Bill 3659 – the Mainstreet Fairness Bill – was a bipartisan initiative that passed both houses of the General Assembly with overwhelming support.[Read More…]
Illinois’ 2011 Spring Trout Season Opens April 2; Rainbow Trout Stocked at 43 Locations
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The 2011 spring trout fishing season in Illinois will begin at 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director Marc Miller announced today. “Our Catchable Trout Program is a perfect example of a program that is completely self sufficient and funded[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan, Dept. of Revenue Announce Indictments of Two Accountants for Alleged Gas Tax Evasion
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today the indictments of Naveed Ahmed, CPA, and his brother, Asif Waheed for preparing fraudulent Illinois Sales and Use tax returns on behalf of six gas station owners who attempted to evade paying $5 million[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Reaches $68.5 Million Settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a $68.5 million settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP over alleged deceptive and unfair marketing practices of its antipsychotic drug, Seroquel. Leading the multi-state investigation, Madigan alleged AstraZeneca illegally marketed Seroquel for unapproved uses and failed to fully disclose the drug’s potential[Read More…]
Commerce Department Announces Launch of i6 Green Challenge to Promote Clean Energy Innovation and Economic Growth
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) and its Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship today announced the opening of its $12 million i6 Green Challenge in partnership with the U.S. departments of Agriculture and Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation, and Commerce’s[Read More…]
New Fellowship Programs to Support Innovative Research and Ensure U.S. Leadership in Clean Energy
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the launch of two new fellowship programs designed to attract the country’s best and brightest scientific minds to work on advanced clean energy technologies. The two fellowship programs – the Postdoctoral Fellowships Program and the SunShot Initiative[Read More…]
