WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 25, 2011. According to a Rolling Stone article, a general in the United States Army ordered a “psychological operations” (psyops) unit to manipulate members of Congress visiting Afghanistan in an attempt to influence their decisions regarding support and funding of the war there. Follow-up reports indicate that General David[Read More…]
Day: February 25, 2011
Marian Catholic Announces 2nd Quarter 2010-2011 Honor Roll
Chicago Heights, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Marian Catholic High School has announced its Honor Roll for the Second Quarter of the 2010-2011 school year. Along with a full complement of co-curricular activities in athletics, fine arts, student organizations and service, rigorous college-prep academics remain the focus as the following “Scholars with a Soul” are recognized for[Read More…]
Suzuki Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Motorcycles
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The following Suzuki make and model numbers may be impacted by this recall: Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SUZUKI / AN400 2008-2009 SUZUKI / DL1000 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSF1250 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSX-R600 2008-2009 SUZUKI / GSX-R750 2008-2009 SUZUKI[Read More…]
Statement by AFL-CIO on U.S. Air Force Boeing Announcement
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)—February 25, 2011. The following statement is attributed to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: Yesterday’s announcement that the U.S. Air Force will award Boeing a $35 billion contract to build 179 tankers is a huge boost to America’s workers and to President Obama’s goal of winning the future and creating[Read More…]
Boeing Receives US Air Force Contract to Build the Next-Generation Refueling Tanker
ST. LOUIS–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 25, 2011 — Yesterday, the Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] received a contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft that will replace 179 of the service’s 400 KC-135 tankers. The contract calls for Boeing to design, develop, manufacture and deliver 18 initial[Read More…]
Indiana: Senate Approves Measure To Study Alternatives To Marijuana Prohibition
Indianapolis, IN–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. Senate lawmakers on Tuesday voted 28 to 21 in favor of legislation, SB 192, which calls for a legislative review of the state’s criminal marijuana enforcement policies. The measure now awaits action from the House of Representatives. If enacted, the measure would establish a legislative committee[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Convenes Emergency Meeting of the North Atlantic Council
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—25 February 2011. During a visit to Budapest, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen made the following statement: What is happening in Libya is of great concern to all of us. It’s a crisis in our immediate neighbourhood. It affects the lives and safety of Libyan civilians and those of[Read More…]
Winter Storm Warning From Cook County Department of Homeland Security
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The last time this agency sent a warning, Chicago was eventually buried in 19 inches of snow. From the Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management: The Cook County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) has been advised by the National Weather Service[Read More…]
NASA’S Shuttle Discovery Heads To Space Station On Its Final Mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011. The final flight of space shuttle Discovery lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at 4:53 p.m. EST Thursday to deliver a new module and critical supplies to the International Space Station. The STS-133 mission is delivering the Permanent Multipurpose Module (PMM), a facility created[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 24, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 24, 2011 – 1:18 P.M. EST. See below for an answer to a question (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everybody. Sorry I’m late. I apologize. Q New regime. Q This is a new leaf. MR. CARNEY: What,[Read More…]
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