Washington, D.C.;–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. President Obama today named 11 individuals and 4 organizations as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring. The mentors will receive their awards at a White House ceremony next week. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on the Economy in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011 – 1:03 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello! Hello, Schenectady! (Applause.) It is good to be in New York. (Applause.) Now let me just begin, if I’m not mistaken, Governor Cuomo* — who is going to be an outstanding governor — (applause) — he tried to[Read More…]
IDPH 2011 Sports Fish Consumption Advisory
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the 2011 consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. This year, new advisories are being issued for the following lakes and rivers: Big Muddy River and tributaries in Washington, Jefferson, Perry, Franklin, Jackson and Williamson[Read More…]
HHS Announces Three Million Medicare Beneficiaries Have Received Prescription Drug Cost Relief Under Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that three million Medicare beneficiaries nationwide have received prescription drug cost relief through the Affordable Care Act. To date, three million eligible beneficiaries who fell into the drug coverage gap known as the donut hole[Read More…]
State Rep. DeLuca Encourages Students to Apply for Legislative Scholarship
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—January 21, 2011. State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) announced today that he will begin accepting applications for the 2011 General Assembly Scholarship program. The scholarships are available to residents of the 80th district and will cover one year of tuition to the following universities: University of Illinois[Read More…]
Bears, Packers and Steelers Living In Harmony
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– In a special edition of “Spirit Wear Friday,” the Marian Catholic community added Bears and Packers items to the regular dress code in support of Sunday’s big game. Students, faculty, and staff participated. As this photo represents, proportionately, there are many more Bears fans at[Read More…]
ICT: U.S.- China Summit: ‘A Positive Development for Human Rights and Tibet’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) is pleased that President Obama reasserted, in front of President Hu Jintao, the long-standing policy of the United States on Tibet, which supports a resolution through dialogue and the preservation of the Tibetan identity. ICT is eager to continue its[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, January 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer Dominique Cruz, 26, of Panama City, Fla., was found during search and rescue operations Jan. 19 in the Gulf of Oman after being reported missing Jan. 18. [Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Joshua T. Lancaster, 22, of Millbrook, Ala., died Jan. 19, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked the Kandahar airfield with indirect fire. He was assigned[Read More…]
UN Human Rights Chief Voices Concern Over Migrants Missing in Mexico
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 January 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced deep concern over the fate of a group of about 40 migrants who have been missing since they were abducted in Mexico last month, and death threats to a prominent human rights defender assisting other migrants who[Read More…]
