Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT North American Foreign Ministers Meeting / Mexican and Canadian Counterparts / Trilateral Cooperation Secretary Clinton’s Call to Swedish Foreign Minister Bildt / Condemnation of Bombing in Stockholm Update on Ambassador Holbrooke’s Health Kosovo Elections MIDDLE EAST PEACE Senator Mitchell in Region / Advancing the[Read More…]
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Teen Marijuana Use Continues to Rise
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. Marijuana use by 8th, 10th and 12th grade students increased in 2010, with more American teenagers now using marijuana than cigarettes for the second year in a row, according to numbers released today by the National Institute of Drug Abuse and the University of Michigan as[Read More…]
Energy Department Completes Cool Roof Installation on DC Headquarters Building to Save Money by Saving Energy
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. Secretary Steven Chu today announced the completion of a new cool roof installation on the Department of Energy’s Headquarters West Building. There was no incremental cost to adding the cool roof as part of the roof replacement project and it will save taxpayers $2,000 every year in building[Read More…]
Rich District 227 Candidate Komaa S. Mnyofu Arrested
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From the Southtown Star: A Rich Township High School District 227 school board candidate who filed his nominating papers Monday is facing disorderly conduct charges for an incident at Lincoln Mall this month when he was arrested while collecting signatures to get his name on the ballot. Komaa[Read More…]
AP Scholars Number 117 At Marian Catholic
Members of the Class of 2011 who received Advanced Placement honors include first row: Kaitlyn VanTuyl, Chris Zajeski, Jay Hochstetler, Robert Bailey, Colin Parsons, and Conor Keane. Second row: Joe Wlos, Michael Spear, Matt Pena, Patrick Barry, Patrick Daley, Sean O’Sullivan, Uzoma Nwabara, Mark Hoffman, and Adam King. Third row:[Read More…]
Portable Table-Saws Recalled by Ryobi Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Statement on Richard Holbrooke’s Passing
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 December 2010. I am deeply saddened by the death of ambassador Richard Holbrooke, the US special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the US government and the American people. I pay tribute to his diplomatic skills, strategic vision and legendary determination. As[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Six Army Casualties, December 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of six soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Dec. 12 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Cpl. Sean M. Collins, 25, of[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary Gates on the Death of Richard Holbrooke
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 14, 2010. Defense Secretary Robert Gates made the following statement regarding the death of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke on Dec. 13. “I was saddened to hear of Richard Holbrooke’s passing last night. “Ambassador Holbrooke was one of the most formidable and consequential public servants of his generation, bringing his[Read More…]
Statement from Vice President Biden on the Passing of Richard Holbrooke
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 13, 2010. Today, I lost a great friend and America lost one of its greatest warriors for peace. Richard Holbrooke was a larger than life figure, who through his brilliance, determination and sheer force of will helped bend the curve of history in the direction of progress.[Read More…]
