Hurry if you’re hoping to spend some time on the playground equipment in Central Park. You might not be able to see it Wednesday. (ENEWSPF) Updated: 1-31-11 7:58 p.m. Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The forecasts call for anywhere between 12 and 20-inches of snow between Tuesday night through Wednesday. Some news[Read More…]
Month: January 2011
White House to Launch ‘Startup America’ Initiative
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. In his State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out a plan for winning the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world. This week, the White House will hold a number of events to focus on innovation, and how we can[Read More…]
Obama Administration Releases January Housing Scorecard
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—January 31, 2011. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the January edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard. The latest housing figures show increased new and existing home sales as home affordability remains high, but officials caution that[Read More…]
U.S. Issues Sanctions Against Belarus
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The United States announces today measures to respond to the brutal crackdown by President Lukashenka and the Government of Belarus in the wake of the presidential election of December 19, 2010. The disproportionate use of force and initial detentions of hundreds of demonstrators; charging of five[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 31, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Venetz Jr., 30, of Prince William, Va., died Jan. 28 in Parwan province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Illinois Governor Expected To Sign Historic Civil Union Law
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign into law the Illinois Religious Freedom and Protection and Civil Union Act today, making civil unions available for same-sex couples in Illinois. The law, drafted by lawyers with the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, marks an important step toward[Read More…]
Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin Join Doug Liman at Sundance Event Shining Spotlight on Bush Torture Record
PARK CITY, UT–(ENEWSPF)–January 31, 2011. On Saturday, Robert Redford and Ellen Barkin joined director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Fair Game) and an all-star cast at Sundance Film Festival to perform “Reckoning With Torture: Memos and Testimonies From the ‘War on Terror.’” The event, presented by[Read More…]
USDA and HHS Announce New Dietary Guidelines to Help Americans Make Healthier Food Choices
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 31, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary TomVilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius today announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence[Read More…]
Fish Demand Reaches All-Time High But Global Stocks Still Low – UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Fish consumption has reached an all-time high and more people than ever are employed in or depend on the fisheries sector, according to a new United Nations report, which also warns that global fish stocks have not improved. “That there has been no improvement in[Read More…]
Egypt: Secretary General Ban Calls on Leaders to Take ‘Bold’ Steps to Address Protesters’ Concerns
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–31 January 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on Egypt’s leaders to take some “bold measures” to address the concerns of the scores of thousands of people who have been demonstrating for change, stressing at the same time that the protests must be peaceful. “I have been repeatedly[Read More…]
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