Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011 – 6:33 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everybody. My administration has been closely monitoring the situation in Egypt, and I know that we will be learning more tomorrow when day breaks. As the situation continues to unfold, our first concern is preventing injury or loss[Read More…]
Month: January 2011
GSU Hosts Spring Regional Table Tennis Tournament
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Collegiate table tennis competition comes to Governors State University on Saturday, February 19 with theNational Collegiate Table Tennis Association Regional Tournament. More than 50 competitors from eight schools will compete for the regional championship and the chance to attend the National Championship in April. The competition of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 28, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011 – 3:10 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. I apologize for the delay. Obviously we are watching and monitoring very closely a very fluid and dynamic situation, so I will do my best to answer some of your immediate questions. We may take some of those, again,[Read More…]
Durbin: Report Confirms Illinois Families and Businesses Will Save Under Health Care Reform Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. A new report by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms that, under the new health care reform law, individual families will save on health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs – up to $14,900 annually – and tax credits could save small businesses up[Read More…]
U.S. Jury Convicts President of Former Suburban Car Dealership for Scheming with Two Others in Fraud on Customers and Lenders
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The president of a former west suburban auto dealership was convicted of engaging in a fraud scheme in which he, together with the dealership’s owner and another employee, caused lending institutions, car dealerships and customers to lose approximately $2.25 million in transactions involving more than 100 vehicles. Glenn[Read More…]
Warning of ‘Global Suicide,’ Secretary General Ban Calls for Revolution to Ensure Sustainable Development
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 January 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for “revolutionary action” to achieve sustainable development, warning that the past century’s heedless consumption of resources is “a global suicide pact” with time running out to ensure an economic model for survival. “Let me highlight the one resource that is[Read More…]
Egypt: UN Officials Urge Government Restraint, Respect for Human Rights
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 January 2011 – Top United Nations officials today urged the Government of Egypt to protect the rights of its citizens amid the political protests taking place in the country, particularly freedoms of expression, information and assembly. “One of the ground principles of democracy is to protect and ensure[Read More…]
Secretary Clinton to Travel to Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will travel to Haiti on January 30 to consult with members of civil society, political actors, Haiti’s president and international partners on the ongoing electoral situation as well as reconstruction efforts. In addition to meetings with Haitian President Rene Preval, Secretary[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Colombia Vice President Angelino Garzon After Their Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I am very pleased to be here with Vice President Garzon of Colombia on his first visit to Washington as vice president. Before discussing the important matters that were part of our meeting, I would like to say something about the unfolding[Read More…]
Durbin Writes to Governor Quinn About Protecting Illinois Servicemembers from Excessive Mortgage Fees and Foreclosure
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn today, pledging to work together to protect Illinois servicemembers from excessive mortgage fees and foreclosure. Recent news reports have raised concerns that servicemembers are being overcharged for the mortgages and foreclosed upon in violation of[Read More…]
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