Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2011. Vice President Joe Biden announced today that Bruce Reed will succeed Ron Klain in the role of Chief of Staff for the Office of the Vice President. Mr. Reed has most recently worked for the Administration as Executive Director of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility[Read More…]
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Background Briefing on Vice President Biden’s Trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq
En route Washington, D.C. Aboard Air Force Two–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011 – 6:36 P.M. Arabian Standard Time Q I guess the burning question is, first of all, how did the meeting with Karzai go? SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The meeting with Karzai went — with President Karzai went very well. I think what[Read More…]
Six Defendants Indicted in Alleged $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme Involving More Than 40 Residences in Chicago Area
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Six defendants were indicted January 12 on federal charges alleging that they participated in a $15 million mortgage fraud scheme involving more than 40 residential properties located in Chicago and south suburbs, federal law enforcement officials announced today. The defendants include two licensed realtors and a licensed loan[Read More…]
Running Club’s Cruise Prepares To Heat The Streets
Runners line up on Westgate near Forest Trail Middle School for a recent running of the PFRPC’s Midwinter Cruise. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Are you feeling the winter blahs? Are you dying to get out there and run? Are you looking for a local fun running or walking[Read More…]
Local Author Wants Justice After Crash With USPS Truck
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As an author and educator, Jim Martin prefers to not be the story. Unfortunately, the soft-spoken Marian Catholic teacher, author of two novels, found himself in the middle of a Tri-State Tollway nightmare just before Christmas. While approaching the Lincoln Oasis in I294 on December 21, 2010, Martin[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden to the U.S. Forces-Iraq Troops
Al-Faw Palace, Camp Victory—(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011 – 5:50 p.m. Arabian Standard Time. VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN: Task Force Troy, Task Force 807 Med, Task Force Phantom, USDC, I just want to say I am amazed you’re still here. (Laughter.) And I don’t mean in Iraq. I mean, this is my seventh[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, January 13, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary’s remarks at Forum for the Future in Doha / C Secretary’s meetings in Qatar Secretary’s Speech on U.S.-China Relations Memorial for Richard Holbrooke U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission / Infrastructure Exchange Partnership with Pennsylvania DoT Secretary’s phone call with UK Foreign Minister Hague CUBA U.S.[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Three Army Casualties, January 13, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Jan. 12, in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Sgt. Omar Aceves, 30, of[Read More…]
IL Dept. of Employment Security Offices Closed to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2011. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Offices will re-open Tuesday. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dr. King was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. The civil[Read More…]
New Hampshire Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Concord, NH–(ENEWSPF)– Ronald Goergen, 47, of Newmarket was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation of children, announced United States Attorney John P. Kacavas. The defendant was apprehended following a criminal investigation commenced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Innocent Images[Read More…]
