Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2010. Well, Chairman Kerry and Senator Lugar and members of the committee, thank you for calling several hearings on the new START treaty and for this invitation to appear before you. We deeply appreciate your commitment to this critical issue. And I think both the Chairman and[Read More…]
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Broad Coalition Urges Attorney General To Leave Miranda Warnings Intact
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 18, 2010. A broad coalition of human rights, religious and civil liberties groups sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder yesterday urging him to reconsider his call to Congress to “modernize” the public safety exception to Miranda warnings for terrorism suspects. Miranda warnings, ruled by the U.S. Supreme[Read More…]
Press Gaggle by White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton en route Youngstown, Ohio, May 18, 2010
Aboard Air Force One, En route Youngstown, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010 – 12:18 P.M. EDT MR. BURTON: I want to start with a statement about the attack in Afghanistan today. We’re reminded again this morning of the great sacrifice that our troops and their families are making, and our thoughts and[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response, May 18, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]
Marian Honors April Students of Month
Chicago Heigths, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Marian Catholic High School recently honored its Students of the Month for April. Following is a listing by department: EMMAUS Leadership: Katylin Klein of Lansing, Alyse Walker of Flossmoor. Advancement: Brianna Wegrzyn of Chicago Heights. Business: Trey Pritchett of Lansing. Campus Ministry: Lauren Piattoni of St. John,[Read More…]
Obituaries: Raleigh Estrada and Adam Donald Martinez
Raleigh Estrada Raleigh Estrada, 88, May 12, 2010, Chicago Heights resident of 52 years; beloved husband of Aileen, nee Swilley; devoted father of Lise (Steve) Miller, Michele (Craig) Feigen, and Raleigh (Terri) Estrada Jr.; cherished grandfather of Lauren Payne, Rees and Emily Estrada, Laura and Michael Feigen; fond brother of[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with President Lee of the Republic of Korea
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myong-bak spoke this evening by telephone as part of their ongoing consultations on the full range of U.S.-ROK alliance issues. President Lee provided an update on the status of the investigation into the sinking of the ROK naval vessel[Read More…]
Reflections After a Tuesday Morning, I-57 Texting-While-Driving Related Accident
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski A driver passing an accident on I-57 shared something he overheard from an officer at the scene. The driver I spoke with said he was driving on I-57 when traffic slowed to a crawl passing the scene of an accident. He rolled down his window as[Read More…]
Mall of America Recalls Plush Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Product: Sandy the Squirrel Plush Toys Manufacturer:[Read More…]
Durbin: Family Caregivers of Disabled Service Members to Receive Training, Stipend
CHICAGO, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Family caregivers for veterans and service members seriously injured in the line of duty will receive training and education, a monthly stipend and counseling services as a result of legislation authored by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and signed into law last week. The Durbin-authored provision[Read More…]
