NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 December 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a probe into an incident on Wednesday in which at least one person died and several were wounded when protesters clashed with Sudanese security forces at a university in West Darfur. The incident took place as the African Union-United[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation–40th Anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. From the air we breathe to the water we drink, the quality of our environment has a profound effect on our public health, the well-being of future generations, and the vitality of our economy. Just four decades ago, smog choked communities across America, pollution clotted numerous[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation– National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. Every day, millions of Americans travel on our Nation’s roadways. Thousands of these drivers and passengers tragically lose their lives each year because of drunk, drugged, or distracted driving. During National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, we recommit to preventing the loss of life by practicing safe[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending November 27, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Nov. 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 436,000, an increase of 26,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 410,000. The 4-week moving average was 431,000, a decrease of 5,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on Extension of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding the extension of Unemployment Insurance benefits: “President Obama has said that Americans don’t expect Washington to solve their problems, but they rightfully expect government to work for them — not against them. I agree. “Over[Read More…]
Cook County Clerk David Orr Looks Forward To Issuing First Civil Union License
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk released the followin statement on the Illinois Senate’s passage of Civil Union legislation for gay and lesbian citizens: I’m very pleased that Illinois has finally taken this crucial step toward equality. While religions function under their own rules, government cannot and should not discriminate[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, December 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lt. Col. Gwendolyn A. Locht, 46, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was medically evacuated from Kandahar, Afghanistan, on May 22 for treatment of a non-combat related illness. She died[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, December 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 1st. Lt. Scott F. Milley, 23, of Sudbury, Mass., died Nov. 30 in Logar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, December 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. 2:22 p.m. EST MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon, and welcome to the Department of State. Several things to mention before taking your questions. The Secretary remains in Astana, Kazakhstan today at the OSCE Summit. In her remarks during the plenary, she extended her appreciation to President Nazarbayev[Read More…]
IEMA Highlights Preparedness for People with Functional Needs in December
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. While every home should have a disaster preparedness kit stocked with such items as a flashlight, bottled water and a first-aid kit, emergency preparedness is even more critical for households with members who have functional needs. Throughout December, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will highlight the[Read More…]
