The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Wendy Heise) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]
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Governor Quinn Honors Illinois Heroes During 60th Armed Forces Day Celebration
MAYWOOD–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today honored local veterans for their service and sacrifice at the 30th annual Hines Wheelchair Games at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Governor Quinn’s visit was part of the 60th Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to recognize the men and women[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, May 15, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Secretaries Napolitano and Salazar Seek Clarification of BP’s Redress Intentions Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Salazar sent a letter to BP CEO Tony Hayward publicly holding BP’s feet to fire. As the President said yesterday, this administration is committed to ensuring that those affected[Read More…]
Illinois Firm Recalls Imported Beef Products Due to Potential Animal Drug Contaminant
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)– May 15, 2010- Sampco, Inc., a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 87,000 pounds of beef products that may contain the animal drug Ivermectin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic and is used as a de-worming agent in[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama ‘Wall Street Reform Will Bring Greater Security to Folks on Main Street’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. On Thursday, I paid a visit to a small business in Buffalo, New York, a town that’s been hard hit in recent decades. I heard from folks about the struggles they’ve been facing for longer than they care to remember. And I talked with them about[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation – World Trade Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. For our Nation to compete and win in the 21st century, we must rebuild our economy on a stronger, more balanced foundation. Part of that effort will require us to boost our exports, which are critical for our long-term prosperity and which support millions of American[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation – National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week. 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. The transportation networks of early America connected our rapidly growing Nation with natural waterways and dirt roads, making travel difficult and time-consuming. In the time since, undeveloped paths have given way to iron and concrete thoroughfares, and our modern transportation system has profoundly shaped our landscape,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. INDEX: IRAN Human Rights/ al Qaida JAPAN Futenma UNITED KINGDOM Meeting with UK Foreign Minister BRAZIL Secretary’s Call to Brazilian Foreign Minister INDIA Discussions Regarding Iran IRAQ Ambassador Hill PAKISTAN Times Square Bomber MARSHALL ISLANDS Secretary’s Meeting with Marshall Island’s President CHINA Human Rights Dialog SOUTH[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With British Foreign Secretary William Hague After Their Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 14, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good afternoon. I am delighted to welcome Foreign Secretary Hague here to the State Department on his first overseas trip in his new position. I was pleased to host him when he was in his shadow stage some months ago, so this is[Read More…]
‘No Religious Test’ Should Mean No Religious Test
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project Editor’s note: This commentary originally appeared May 11 on The Washington Post‘s Web site. Reprinted by permission. Q: If Elena Kagan is confirmed to replace retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, the Supreme Court would for the first time in its[Read More…]
