SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Tasty, Illinois-made food products from more than 80 companies are on the menu for the 2011 Illinois Products Expo. And, best of all, samples are free! The 13th annual “Food and Cooking Extravaganza,” which also features products from state wineries and agribusinesses, will be held March[Read More…]
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IL Memorial Service Observes 20th Anniversary of Operation Desert Storm
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the cease fire announcement of the Persian Gulf War, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) held a memorial service today at the Capitol Rotunda in Springfield for the 14 Illinois service members who lost their lives during Operation Desert[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Key Appointments
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced several top appointments to his executive cabinet. Today’s actions are the next step in a series of appointments Governor Quinn will continue making throughout the first quarter of 2011 as he continues to fulfill his commitment to creating jobs, recovering our economy[Read More…]
UN Political Chief Pledges Organization’s Continued Support for Transition in Egypt
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – The United Nations stands ready to support Egypt’s political transition, the United Nation’s top political official has said, noting the world body understands that the process must be led by Egyptians. “The UN fully respects and understands that Egypt’s transition must be done by and[Read More…]
UN Security Council Stresses Need for Due Process in Al-Qaida Sanctions Regime
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – While underlining the importance of the United Nations sanctions regime against individuals and entities linked to the Taliban or Al-Qaida as an essential tool in fighting terrorism, the Security Council today also stressed the need for fair and due process for those implicated. In a[Read More…]
MV DOVER Pirated in the North Arabian Sea
Northwood, Middlesex–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011. At approximately 0600Z on 28 February, the Bulk Cargo Carrier MV DOVER was pirated approximately 260 nautical miles North East of Salalah in the North Arabian Sea. The Panamanian flagged, Greek owned vessel was on its way to Saleef (Yemen) from Port Quasim (Pakistan) when it was[Read More…]
New Report: Restoring Tricare – Ensuring the Long Term Viability of the Military Health Care System
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress released a report on Tricare, by Senior Fellow Lawrence Korb, which challenges policymakers to “do what works,” to rethink the status quo in the military health care system, embrace innovation and experimentation, and be ready to execute changes fairly and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Vice President Biden to the National Governors Association
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 11:16 A.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. I’m Joe Biden — I’ll Jill Biden’s husband — (laughter) — which is how I’m getting to be known around here. You’re about to — we decided to bring in the second team now to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Frank W. Buckles
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Michelle and I were inspired by the service and life story of former Army Corporal Frank W. Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I and the oldest known World War I era veteran in the world, who passed away yesterday at the[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden to the National Governors Association
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 10:54 A.M. EST DR. BIDEN: Good morning, and thanks to all of you for inviting us here today. It was a great time last night, wasn’t it? We had a great day — MRS. OBAMA: Whooo! (Laughter and applause.) DR. BIDEN: So Michelle and I[Read More…]
