Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. One year ago today, the selfless and tragic death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo galvanized the world’s attention to the ongoing mistreatment of those unjustly held by Cuban authorities for bravely standing up for the rights of the Cuban people. The attention brought to the plight[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on Libya, February 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011 – 5:07 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Secretary Clinton and I just concluded a meeting that focused on the ongoing situation in Libya. Over the last few days, my national security team has been working around the clock to monitor the situation there and[Read More…]
Durbin and Kirk Support City’s Plans to Appeal FERC Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today sent at letter to the Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Jon Wellinghoff, urging him to carefully review any appeal by the City of Quincy as to the facts surrounding the decision to dismiss[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, February 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Patriota of Brazil / President Obama’s Trip to Brazil Anniversary of Death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo in Cuba / Human Rights / Political Prisoners ASEAN Efforts in Cambodia and Thailand Dispute Undersecretary Burn’s Trip to Cairo and Tunis[Read More…]
Voters to Rahm: ‘It’s On!’
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. A buoyant Rahm Emanuel spent his first morning as mayor-elect of Chicago in what he called the warmest spot in the city — shaking hands and collecting hugs while greeting commuters at a South Side Chicago Transit Authority train station. The former White House chief of staff[Read More…]
EPA Issues Final Standard to Protect Americans from Boilers’ Toxic Air Pollution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a final health standard that will limit emissions of mercury, lead, arsenic, acid gases and other toxic pollutants from industrial boilers. This commonsense air toxics safeguard, often called the “Boiler MACT (Maximum Available Control Technology),” will save thousands of[Read More…]
Punked: Wis. Governor Won’t Talk To Workers, But He’ll Talk to ‘Koch Brother’
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker refuses to talk to workers and taxpayers about his union-busting, middle class breaking bill, but he gladly took a call he thought was from one of the billionaire businessmen Koch brothers. Today’s Huffington Post writes this: Here’s something for your “can this[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011 – 12:50 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Before we get started with questions let me just make a couple of announcements. Later this afternoon the President is scheduled to call Prime Minister Key of New Zealand and reiterate our nation’s continued commitment[Read More…]
Durbin Announces More Than $1.4 Million in FEMA Grants to Illinois Fire Departments
WASHINGTON, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 23, 2011. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has awarded nine grants totaling $1,423,322 to fire departments and municipalities throughout Illinois. “Our nation’s firefighters are called upon day after day to protect[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 23, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and representatives from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association to sign legislation that will strengthen the state’s efforts to combat organized retail crime. “Supporting Illinois businesses is key to our[Read More…]
