HOUSTON AND CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 3, 2010 – Continental (NYSE: CAL) and United (NASDAQ: UAUA) today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the world’s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, and a[Read More…]
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White House Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One, May 2, 2010
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010 – 7:05 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: So to give you — chart you guys through a little bit about what they saw, where they went. So this lacks a little perspective of a little bit broader — but[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Oil Spill, May 2, 2010
Venice, Louisiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010 – 3:25 P.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. First let me say a few words about the incident in New York City. I want to commend the work of the NYPD, the New York Fire Department, and the FBI, which responded swiftly and aggressively to[Read More…]
In American Foreign Policy, Why Religious Freedom Matters
Commentary By Charles C. Haynes Director, Religious Freedom Education Project Editor’s note: This commentary originally appeared April 29 on the Washington Post‘s Web site. Reprinted by permission. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report [yesterday] — and the news is grim: Millions of people across the globe face[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of May 3, 2010
State Rep. Al Riley presents Chris Blue with a resolution from the Illinois General Assembly honoring her on her retirement. The text of the resolution is here. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—May 3, 2010. On Sunday, May 9 we will celebrate Mother’s Day – a day[Read More…]
Village Mailbox Available 24/7 365 Days a Year
The Village mailbox is for any official communication residents need to send to Village Hall. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Did you arrive home late from work? Perhaps you planned to stop by Village Hall and drop off a water bill payment? Perhaps you wanted to drop off an application[Read More…]
Healthy Smiles at PSC
(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The tooth fairy, Prairie State College dental hygiene student Jackie Waszak (Tinley Park), visits with Ishaliyah Resendez (Chicago Heights) during the college’s annual Healthy Smiles Day. More than 65 students from Garfield School in Chicago Heights received free dental care including teeth cleanings and fluoride[Read More…]
UN Envoy Speaks Out Against Deadly Attack on Somali Mosque
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 May 2010 – The top United Nations envoy to Somalia today strongly condemned yesterday’s deadly attack on a mosque in the troubled country’s capital, Mogadishu, calling for an end to indiscriminate killings. According to media reports, at least 30 people were killed and dozens injured when bombs exploded[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One, May 2, 2010
Aboard Air Force One En Route Gulf Coast–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010 – 1:15 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: If I have somewhere to hold onto while we do this — as you can tell, we’re getting closer to our destination. Q Robert, what changed between Friday afternoon and Saturday morning that you[Read More…]
Secretary of State Services at GSU Tuesday May 4
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University on Tuesday, May 4, from 1:30 to 7 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license renewal, replacement, and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement, and[Read More…]
