SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) Director Charles D. Johnson is thanking family caregivers for making an extra effort to provide special attention and assistance to their loved ones. Director Johnson made the comments in observance of November as National Family Caregivers Month. Family caregivers serve as a[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010 – 1:10 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Robert. Two topics, please. On North Korea, could you give us some detail about the President’s thoughts on the revelation of this new enrichment facility? Well, let’s start with that. MR. GIBBS: Well, look, I’m not[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama for Lebanon’s Independence Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. On behalf of the American people, I offer my deepest congratulations to President Sleiman, Speaker Berri, Prime Minister Hariri, and all citizens of Lebanon on the occasion of Lebanon’s Independence Day. This celebration comes at a particularly opportune time, in light of the challenges Lebanon currently[Read More…]
NOAA’s Enforcement Actions in the Gulf of Mexico Help Ensure Safe Seafood
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Eight shrimp trawlers have been charged by NOAA with allegedly fishing this summer in the area of the Gulf of Mexico that was closed due to the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill. The notices of violation and assessment (NOVAs) were issued as part of NOAA’s effort to[Read More…]
Obama Administration Sends Eighth Bill to BP
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Obama Administration on Friday sent an eighth bill for $25.4 million to BP and other named responsible parties for response and recovery operations relating to the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. To date, the Administration has sent these eight bills to BP and other responsible parties (Transocean,[Read More…]
State’s Attorney Joins Forces with Chicago Police and Local Retailers to Crack Chicago Fencing Operation
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2010. Following a joint investigation by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Chicago Police Department, with assistance from major retailers, two suburban men have been charged with operating a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise out of their north side distribution warehouse, purchasing and reselling stolen merchandise for[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Issues New Product Recall Guide As Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today released her newest recalled products guide as part of her ongoing effort to protect children by educating families on the dangers of having recalled toys, cribs and other potentially dangerous items in their homes. Madigan also urged consumers to sign up for[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Staff Sgt. Loleni W. Gandy, 36, of Pago Pago, American Samoa, died Nov. 19 in Balad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 103rd Expeditionary[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Jason T. Smith, 28, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died Nov. 19 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Branch,[Read More…]
Illinois Food Products Available Online This Holiday Season
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2010. The perfect, food-related gift for family and friends this holiday season may be just a mouse click away. The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) maintains a website to promote products made by Illinois food companies. About 200 companies currently are listed on the site, some of[Read More…]
