Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010 – 11:13 A.M. EST Note: See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the gaggle that required follow up. MR. GIBBS: Good morning. Yes, ma’am. Q On START, now that we have Senator Kyl’s announcement yesterday, is the administration still[Read More…]
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President Obama Names Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. Today, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to[Read More…]
BBB: Tis’ the Season for Holiday Scams
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The holidays are a happy time for food, family, and friendship, but they are also a time for fraud. Consumers can fall into any number of traps over the holiday season and become victim to identity thieves, hackers or deceptive merchants online. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is[Read More…]
Solar Installation at Audubon Sanctuary Will Put Renewable Energy in Action
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010—REC Solar, a California-based provider of solar electric systems, is making a generous and significant gift of renewable energy to the National Audubon Society’s Corkscrew Sanctuary in Naples, Florida. REC Solar’s donation of materials and installation costs for a 10kW solar electric system comes in recognition[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 17, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Kevin M. Pape, 30, of Fort Wayne, Ind., died Nov. 16 in Konar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. [Read More…]
Remarks By Secretary of State Clinton and Senators Kerry and Lugar on the New START Treaty
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: Hi, everybody. Nice to be back in familiar surroundings. Let me start by thanking the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for hosting a breakfast this morning with leadership from both the House and the Senate on some of the[Read More…]
IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services Spreads the Word About Employment Services for People with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced a new public awareness campaign to help people with disabilities enter the workforce. The IDHS Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) has joined forces with TV and radio stations statewide to get the word out about DRS Vocational Rehabilitation[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Paycheck Fairness Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 17, 2010. I am deeply disappointed that a minority of Senators have prevented the Paycheck Fairness Act from finally being brought up for a debate and receiving a vote. This bill passed in the House almost two years ago; today, it had 58 votes to move forward, the[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Executive Order Re: Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 17, 2010. Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order that makes significant improvements to federally funded partnerships between the government and faith-based and neighborhood organizations. These changes were recommended by a taskforce of the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a group of church-state experts from[Read More…]
PFHS 25th Anniversary Luncheon
Saving our History for 25 Years The 25th Anniversary Luncheon will be on Sunday January 30th 1:30 p.m. at Dining on the Green. Details soon. Speakers on the history of the society will include, former Head Librarian, Neal J. Ney, who encouraged formation of the Society and the collection, former President[Read More…]
