Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. In a speech at the National Press Club, U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and requires a similar mobilization of America’s innovation machine so[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents to Support Our Troops This Holiday Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across the state to take part in the annual drive by making holiday cards for servicemembers at the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Discuss Federal Employee Issues, November 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 10, 2010 – 10: 38 AM (EST). Participating in today’s Press Briefing, being held by conference call, is White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer and U.S. Chief Performance Officer and OMB Deputy Director for Management Jeffrey Zients. MR. BAER: Good morning, everybody. Thanks for getting on. We’re going[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Federal Employee Pay Freeze
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010 – 12:05 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. Good morning, everybody. Let me begin by pointing out that although Washington is supposed to be a town of sharp elbows, it’s getting a little carried away. For those of you who are worried about my lip, I[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Cutting the Deficit by Freezing Federal Employee Pay
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Because of the irresponsibility of the past decade, the President inherited a $1.3 trillion projected deficit upon taking office and an economic crisis that threatened to put the nation into a second Great Depression. He moved quickly to get the economy moving again. Now, the economy[Read More…]
A Tribute to Leslie Nielsen, R.I.P. (Video)
R.I.P. Leslie Nielsen. For an appropriate tribute from a wonderful man, check out Roger Ebert.
In and Around Park Forest Week of November 29, 2010
Lt. Mike Wheeler honors Principal Bessie Emerson Boyd and students from Blackhawk School at last Monday’s board meeting. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2010. Plan on joining your neighbor’s at Park Forest’s Holiday Tree Lighting which will take place on Friday, December 3rd. Details about the event, which[Read More…]
23-Year-Old Man Dies After Falling 50 Feet During Bears Game
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A 23-year-old man died after falling or jumping from a wall at Soldier Field today, witnesses said. The incident is under investigation. From the Chicago Sun-Times: A man in his 20s fell 50 feet to his death at Soldier Field while attending the Bears-Eagles game on Sunday afternoon,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 28, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Devon J. Harris, 24, of Mesquite, Tex., died Nov. 27 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with a rocket-propelled grenade. He was[Read More…]
