KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–December 30, 2012 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested a Haqqani facilitator and detained one suspected insurgent, during an operation in Pul-e ‘Alam district, Logar province, today. The facilitator supplied weapons and improvised explosive device materials to insurgents operating in Pul-e ‘Alam district. He was involved in[Read More…]
Month: December 2012
Think Safety as Snowmobile Season Begins in Illinois
Additional opportunities to take safety courses in 2012 SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2012. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to take extra caution this year when snow falls in Illinois. Every year throughout the state, people are seriously injured or lose their lives on snowmobiles. Many[Read More…]
IDOT, Illinois Law Enforcement Make Big Plans for New Year’s Holiday
Drunk driving and seat belt patrols scheduled for final “Drive to Survive” push CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2012. As 2012 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state today announced plans to stay extra vigilant in a final[Read More…]
U.S. State Department Issues Travel Warning for Haiti
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2012. The Department of State has issued this Travel Warning to inform U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Haiti about the current security situation. This replaces the Travel Warning dated June 18, 2012, updating information regarding the level of crime, the presence of cholera, lack of[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Congress Must Protect the Middle Class from Income Tax Hike
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 29, 2012. Hello Everybody. For the past couple months, I’ve been working with people in both parties – with the help of business leaders and ordinary Americans – to come together around a plan to grow the economy and shrink our deficits. It’s a balanced plan – one[Read More…]
Josh Kalven: The Fiscal Cliff (Explained in 5 Minutes)
From Josh Kalven at the Huffington Post: With the elections over, the nation’s attention has turned to a set of spending cuts and tax increases scheduled to go into effect at the start of next year. All totaled, these measures would take more than $600 billion out of the economy[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama Following Fiscal Cliff Discussions with Congressional Leaders, Dec. 28, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012 – 5:52 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. For the past couple of months, I’ve been working with leaders of both parties to try and forge an agreement that would grow our economy and shrink the deficit — a balanced plan that would cut spending[Read More…]
Dave Rudolph to Perform at Edgar’s Place Coffee House on January 12
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 28, 2012. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse proudly presents Dave Rudolph on Saturday, January 12 at 8 p.m. Edgar’s Place Coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. You’ve probably heard of Dave on Dr. Demento, his original music in the Spencer’s Magic[Read More…]
Chicago Demolishes More Than 250 Vacant Buildings in 2012 to Prevent Gang Activity in Neighborhoods
736 Buildings Demolished in 2012, Including 270 Targeted in Mayoral Initiative to Identify, Secure and Demolish Vacant Buildings CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012. Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday the Department of Buildings demolished more than 250 dangerous buildings in 2012 as part of the Mayor’s initiative to prevent vacant and hazardous buildings[Read More…]
First Same-Sex Couples to Marry in Portland On December 29 at 12:01 a.m.
PORTLAND–(ENEWSPF)–December 28, 2012. The ACLU of Maine will be at Portland City Hall at 12:01 a.m. on December 29 to celebrate as same-sex couples are able to begin receiving marriage licenses. A new law granting full marriage equality to same-sex couples, passed by voters on Election Day,goes into effect at[Read More…]