Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. Heart disease is a staggering health problem and a leading cause of death for American women and men. Thankfully, there are steps each of us can take to prevent this chronic disease. In a time when one in three adults in the United States is living[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation–National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month reflects our Nation’s growing understanding that violence within relationships often begins during adolescence. Each year, about one in four teens report being the victim of verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence. Abusive relationships can impact adolescent development, and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011 – 2:00 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Robert. Two questions on Egypt. Since the crisis began, a couple of the central questions have been whether President Mubarak should stay in power, and if so, whether he has the capacity to put in place[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, January 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT New Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Mike Hammer Secretary Clinton’s Dinner for NATO Secretary General Rasmussen Tonight Global Chiefs of Mission Conference Deputy Secretary Steinberg Leads U.S. Delegation to African Union Summit Belarus Sanctions Status of Evacuations of U.S. Citizens from Egypt[Read More…]
Blizzard Warning From Cook County Department of Homeland Security
Expect snow, and lots of it, starting Tuesday afternoon, Homeland Security reports. (ENEWSPF) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management issued a press release warning of, "Dangerous multifaceted and potentially life threatening winter storm Tuesday night into Wednesday." The blizzard warning is in effect[Read More…]
Park Forest Public Works Prepares For Blizzard
Hurry if you’re hoping to spend some time on the playground equipment in Central Park. You might not be able to see it Wednesday. (ENEWSPF) Updated: 1-31-11 7:58 p.m. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The forecasts call for anywhere between 12 and 20-inches of snow between Tuesday night through Wednesday. Some news[Read More…]
White House to Launch ‘Startup America’ Initiative
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a plan for winning the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world. This week, the White House will hold a number of events to focus on innovation, and how we can[Read More…]
Obama Administration Releases January Housing Scorecard
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the January edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased new and existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that[Read More…]
U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Belarus
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The United States announces today measures to respond to the brutal crackdown by President Lukashenka and the Government of Belarus in the wake of the presidential election of December 19, 2010. The disproportionate use of force and initial detentions of hundreds of demonstrators; charging of five[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William, Va., died Jan. 28 in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
