DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) hosted Helping Our Hometown Heroes benefits fair for veterans today at the Frisbie Senior Center in Des Plaines to assist veterans with accessing benefits information from federal, state and local agencies and organizations. “Helping Our Hometown Heroes give veterans[Read More…]
Day: May 21, 2010
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, May 21, 2010
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of May 9-May 15, 2010, nationally all key flu indicators are low. Activity levels at this time are[Read More…]
Illinois Weekly H1N1 Activity Information Estimates, May 21, 2010
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of May 21, 2010) Allocated 3,981,400 Ordered 3,590,100 Shipped 3,585,920 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]
Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Teams Continue Tar Ball Response Along Florida Keys
KEY WEST, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The Florida Keys Tar Ball Response incident command post and unified command, with representatives from the Coast Guard, NOAA’s Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the Department of the Interior, and Monroe County, Fla. remains active in the containment, recovery and disposal of tar balls reported along[Read More…]
EU NAVFOR Warship FS Nivôse in Exchange of Fire
Northwood, Middlesex–(ENEWSPF)–21 May 2010. EU NAVFOR warship FS Nivôse returned fire after being shot at, outside of Mogadishu harbour the 20th of May. The assault immediately stopped and none of the two merchant vessels, which she were tasked to escort, were hit. Early Thursday morning, the 20 of May, EU[Read More…]
New Truck Emissions Standards a Strong Start
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. President Barack Obama is announcing today that the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are setting the first-ever emissions standards for medium and heavy duty trucks starting in 2014 and will begin the next round of standards for cars and light trucks[Read More…]
California: Oakland City Council Endorses Statewide Pot Depenalization Initiative
Oakland, CA—(ENEWSPF)—May 21, 2010. Oakland city council members voted this week in favor of a resolution endorsing the Regulate, Control, and Tax Cannabis Act of 2010 – a statewide November ballot measure. The measure seeks to allow adults 21 years or older to possess and cultivate marijuana for personal use.[Read More…]
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Senator Franken Introduces Bill To Protect LGBT Students From Bullying At School
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) and 22 of his colleagues introduced the Student Non-Discrimination Act to protect students who are (or are perceived to be) lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) from harassment, bullying, and violence at school. “Kids need to feel safe in their[Read More…]
Joint Press Availability By Secretary of State Clinton With Japanese Foreign Minister Okada
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–May 21, 2010. MODERATOR: (Via translator) I would like to begin (inaudible) press conference with Foreign Minister Okada and Secretary Clinton. Minister Okada and then Secretary Clinton will speak, and then questions and answers. Mr. Okada, please. FOREIGN MINISTER OKADA: (Via translator) Thank you. This is my fifth meeting[Read More…]