Moscow, Russia–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011 – 3:20 P.M. (Local) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Deputy Prime Minister. I can assure you our support is real. What you’re being told by our European friends and others is true. We are working very hard to make WTO a reality for Russia and for[Read More…]
Day: March 9, 2011
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Recent Violence in the Abyei Region of Sudan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011. The United States deplores the recent violence in the Abyei region of Sudan and calls on Northern and Southern Sudanese leaders to take immediate steps to prevent future attacks and restore calm. This dangerous standoff is unacceptable for the Sudanese people, and we condemn the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Ash Wednesday
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2011. Michelle and I join with millions of Christians here and across the world to mark Ash Wednesday. As we observe the season of Lent, we receive with thanksgiving this opportunity for grace and repentance, recommit ourselves to our faith, and remember our obligations to one[Read More…]
Madigan: Castle Construction Owner Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a Chicago-area businessman entered guilty pleas to charges of fraudulently obtaining more than $18 million in public funds reserved for minority businesses. Robert Blum, 58, of New Lenox, pleaded guilty to two counts of Minority Business Fraud. Judge Kevin Sheehan sentenced[Read More…]
Senators Kirk/Casey/Durbin Introduce Bill to Prevent Bullying in Schools
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation entitled the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) that will help prevent bullying in schools. “Bullying and harassment affect millions of students every year. While we do have federal laws to provide support to[Read More…]
NIU Center for Governmental Studies Reports to PF Village Board (Video)
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The NIU Center for Governmental Studies gives its report to the Park Forest Village Board. March 7, 2011.
REMEDYTEAS Voluntarily Recalls Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea And Organic Herbal Tea Blend
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. RemedyTeas announced a voluntary recall of 20 lbs of Peppermint Organic Herbal Tea produced by Aromatics Inc., Basin City, WA, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children,[Read More…]
Jones Natural Chews Co Recalls Pig Ear Dog Chews Because Of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011. Jones Natural Chews Co of Rockford, IL is recalling 2705 boxes of Pig Ears because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated pet products. People handling dry pet food and/or[Read More…]
Remarks By Vice President Joe Biden and President Tarja Halonen Of Finland
Helsinki, Finland–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011 – 11:25 A.M. (Local). PRESIDENT HALONEN: So once again, good morning to everybody. I think that Vice President Biden has chosen a very, very good day to visit Finland because today marks the 100 years anniversary of the International Women’s Day. And I think that both[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Winning the Future in Education in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011 – 3:44 P.M. EST. THE PRESIDENT: Hey! (Applause.) Hello, TechBoston! (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Thank you, everybody. Everybody please have a seat. Everybody please have a seat. We are thrilled to see especially the students here today. (Applause.) I am[Read More…]
