NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 June 2010 – The head of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today that the potential military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear programme make the country a “special case” for the agency as he called on Tehran to take action to ensure it fully implements its[Read More…]
Day: June 7, 2010
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill, June 7, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment The lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap, installed on June 3, continues to collect oil and gas flowing from[Read More…]
Smoking is Leading Factor in Home Fires Where Oxygen Therapy Equipment In Use
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Consumers prescribed home-based oxygen therapy are urged to exercise extreme caution especially when operating the equipment near possible ignition sources, such as stoves, ovens, smoking materials and candles, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) warns. “Home oxygen equipment offers patients the freedom to remain[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, June 7, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010 – 10:10 A.M. EDT. MR. GIBBS: Good morning, everyone. We are joined this morning by — with Thad Allen, our national incident commander dealing with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. He is also here for a meeting with Cabinet agencies that are dealing[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Ford’s Theatre
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 6, 2010 – 9:30 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Please, have a seat. Well, Michelle and I are just thrilled to be part of this spectacular evening. To the performers who lent their voices to this celebration, to the honored guests, to everyone who helped make tonight such a[Read More…]
Presidential Math and Science Teachers Award Release
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. President Obama today named 103 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The educators will receive their awards in Washington, D.C. later this year. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is[Read More…]
Statement from Vice President Biden on Meeting Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt–(ENEWSPF)–June 7, 2010. Vice President Joe Biden issued the following statement today after his meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak: “I am grateful to President Mubarak for his hospitality, and for the opportunity to discuss a broad range of issues. Egypt and the United States are partners in[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Criminal Indictments in Fox River Valley Fish Kill
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced criminal charges in connection with the chemical dumping that resulted in a fish kill in a creek that leads to the Fox River in May. A Kane County grand jury returned an indictment of D & Y Trade, Inc., a South Elgin recycling[Read More…]
Madigan Warns Central Illinois Residents to Remain Alert for “Storm Chasers” After Tornados and Heavy Storms
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Attorney General Lisa Madigan urged residents of communities impacted by tornados and heavy storms to protect themselves from home repair con artists eager to exploit natural disasters for personal profit. Madigan warned residents with damaged property that home repair scam artists frequently swoop in after tornados and storms[Read More…]
Sheriff: Chicago Gang Member Charged in Theft of Squad Car
Hector Zuniga Jr. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Cook County, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Bond was set at $100,000 Saturday for a Chicago man charged with stealing a squad car from the officer attempting to stop him, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced Saturday. Hector Zuniga Jr., 20, of the 7200 block of South Harding[Read More…]