Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Sun-Times reports: In a landmark 32-24 vote, legislation recognizing civil unions among gay and lesbian couples passed the Illinois Senate Wednesday afternoon. The bill now moves to Gov. Quinn, who has pledged to sign it.
Month: December 2010
FACT SHEET: U.S. Government Mitigation Efforts in Light of the Recent Unlawful Disclosure of Classified Information
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010. As part of an integrated federal government approach to respond to the unlawful and irresponsible disclosure of classified information by Wikileaks, the National Security Staff has been coordinating an interagency effort to examine the policies and practices surrounding the handling of classified information, and to put[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Holiday Press Preview
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 2010 – 12:29 P.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Well, hello, everyone. Good morning. AUDIENCE: Good morning. MRS. OBAMA: And Happy Holidays. All right now, it’s Christmas. I know you guys are in the military and you keep your kids — but they can scream! It’s Christmas! It’s exciting! [Read More…]
Lowe’s Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–December 1, 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…]
Reported Cholera Cases in Haiti Rise to 72,000 – UN Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 November 2010 – The number of reported cases of cholera in Haiti has risen to just over 72,000, including 1,648 deaths, the United Nations health agency said today, noting that fewer deaths are now being recorded than earlier in the epidemic, which erupted in late October. The case[Read More…]
Frontier Natural Products Co-op Initiates Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Nutmeg
NORWAY, IOWA–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. In response to a recall commenced by its supplier (Mincing Overseas Spice Company, Dayton, New Jersey), Frontier Natural Products Co-op, is voluntarily recalling two products manufactured with non-organic nutmeg that were sold under the Frontier brand and under the Whole Foods Market brand listed below that[Read More…]
Denzel Pittman, 18, of Park Forest Charged in Morgan Park Murders
Morgan Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- From Chicago Breaking News: A Park Forest teen accused of stabbing to death his girlfriend, her mother and a younger sister in their Morgan Park apartment was caught by police several blocks away, his clothes drenched in blood, authorities said this morning. Denzel Pittman, 18, of the 100 block[Read More…]
Majority of Military Personnel Support Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
This afternoon the Department of Defense released the ‘Report of the Comprehensive Review of the Issues Associated with a Repeal of "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”. The report found that the majority of military personnel and their families support ending "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”, the policy which currently bans gay men and[Read More…]
Grande Prairie Singers Offer Song For All Choral Music Junkies
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Grande Prairie Singers perform small masterworks in their intended settings. Newly appointed artistic director and conductor, Jo Rodenburg is an award-winning, international performer. Having firsthand knowledge and understanding of the skills and tools necessary for the voice as an expressive artistic medium, she is committed in sharing[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Helsinki Human Rights Day, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010. This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, a seminal document tying lasting security among states with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms within states. With the signing of the Act on August 1, 1975, the United States, Canada, the Soviet Union,[Read More…]
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