WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar today directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) to issue new suspensions of deepwater drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), saying a pause is needed to ensure that oil and gas companies first implement adequate[Read More…]
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Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, July 12, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010 PAST 24 HOURS BP Makes Progress on “Capping Stack” Procedure; ‘Well Integrity Test’ to Begin After approval by National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen, BP made significant progress on its “capping stack” procedure—designed to capture even greater quantities of oil than the current “top hat” system.[Read More…]
PSC to Host Over 50 Vendor Fair
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Illinois Governor Pat Quinn declared 2010 as “The Year of the Engaged Older Adult”, celebrating the contributions of older adults and promoting the civic engagement of all ages. To support this proclamation, Prairie State College (PSC) is holding a vendor fair featuring organizations and agencies that serve[Read More…]
Statement from National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen on Well Integrity Test
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010. “Significant progress has been made on the capping stack installation. As a result of that progress, BP will perform a “Well Integrity Test” tomorrow morning. This test involves closing one or more of the valves on the new cap for a period of time to allow[Read More…]
PSC Site for GED Preparation and ESL Classes
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Adult Education Program at Prairie State College (PSC) serves a diverse population of adult learners both on campus and in the community. PSC’s mission is to teach basic skills needed to function effectively as a family member, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.[Read More…]
Capping Stack Installed on MC252 Well
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010. The three ram capping stack was installed on the Deep Water Horizon LMRP at 7 p.m. CDT. The stack completes the installation of the new sealing cap. Following installation of the capping stack and in line with the procedure approved by the National Incident Commander and[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady during a Briefing by Officials and Local Leaders in Panama City Beach, Florida
FLORIDA–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010 – 4:17 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, first of all, thank you for taking the time out of what I know are busy schedules at a busy time in your lives here to spend a little time with me, and just give me and Carol, who’s been[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Insurance Outlines Plan for Enhanced Review of Health Insurance Premium Increases
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 12, 2010. The Illinois Department of Insurance announced today that it has applied for a federal grant to support the Department’s efforts to enhance the collection, public disclosure, and analysis of health insurer premium increases in Illinois. If, as hoped, the Department’s application is approved by the U.S. Department[Read More…]
‘The Light In The Piazza’ Is ITC’s Summerfest Musical
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Illinois Theatre Center of Park Forest’s annual Summerfest musical features a cast of local performers, college theatre students, and special professional guest artists. This year’s production, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, will be presented for eight performances, July 23 through August 1. THE LIGHT[Read More…]
Arrest Made in ‘Double Dip Bandit’ Investigation
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– An arrest was made of a suspect in the “Double Dip Bandit” serial bank robbery investigation announced Robert D. Grant, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Jody P. Weis, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department (CPD); and Thomas Dart, Cook County[Read More…]
