Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. Officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the United States Secret Service today unveiled the new design for the $100 note. Complete with advanced technology to combat counterfeiting, the new design for the $100 note[Read More…]
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$48.8 Billion in Highway Funds Now Available to States
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that $48.8 billion in highway funds is now available to state departments of transportation for federal projects through the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. “With spring and summer highway construction seasons just beginning, these funds will help make[Read More…]
UN-Backed Agreement Outlines Main Issues on Global Flu Readiness
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2010 – With an estimated 75 per cent of new infectious diseases in humans coming from animals and two new animal-to-human diseases expected to emerge each year, a United Nations-backed health conference in Viet Nam today wrapped up with an agreement to keep a close eye on[Read More…]
UNESCO Chief Condemns Sixth Murder of Journalist in Honduras in 2010
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2010 – The head of the United Nations agency tasked with upholding press freedom today condemned the murder of a journalist in Honduras, the sixth media professional slain in the Central American nation so far this year. Luis Antonio Chévez Hernández, 22, a presenter with Radio W105,[Read More…]
ACLU Complaint Takes On ‘Decoy’ Prom For Mississippi Lesbian Student
ABERDEEN, MS–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union filed legal papers today in federal court on behalf of lesbian high school student Constance McMillen regarding a cruel plan to put on a “decoy” prom for her while the rest of her classmates were at a private prom 30 miles[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at ‘Let’s Move’ School Visit with Olympians
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010 – 1:3 A.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, this is pretty cool, don’t you think? AUDIENCE: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: I mean, right here in your school, in your Multipurpose Room, you’ve got Olympians and Paralympians and reporters and teachers. And everybody is here because of you. Isn’t[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Meeting with Bipartisan Leaders of the Senate and the Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010 – 10:43 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: All right, everybody. We are here to talk about the Supreme Court. Obviously, we have lost one of — the services of one of the finest Supreme Court Justices that we’ve seen. Justice Stevens announced that he will be retiring[Read More…]
Volunteers Needed for 1950s Museum
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity? The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, at 141 Forest Blvd, is looking for volunteers to show the museum and to possibly help with other volunteer activities. The museum, operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, has regular open hours Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. Volunteers[Read More…]
1950s Easter at Park Forest Museum thru May 1, 2010
Come to the 1950s Park Forest House Museum Saturdays 1-3 p.m., through May 1, 2010 to see 1950s Easter decorations. The museum is located at 141 Forest Blvd, at the corner of Forest and Fir. Regular open hours are Saturdays 1-3 p.m. Donation is $5 for adults: children 12 and[Read More…]
History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs, May 1 2010
SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE Association 24TH ANNUAL CULTURAL HERITAGE CONFERENCE Whole In One: History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs Saturday, May 1, 2010 Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Avenue, Homewood, IL Co-sponsored by the Village of Homewood Heritage Committee Spend a day in the historic Spanish Revival Ravisloe[Read More…]
