Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today on the passing of Jim Tyree: “Jim Tyree’s determination and positive view of life inspired me and all he met. I will never forget Jim walking into my office only a few weeks after a double-organ[Read More…]
Day: March 17, 2011
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Jim Tyree
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Tyree. Jim was a quintessential Chicagoan, a South Side kid from humble roots who worked his way to the top but never left the city behind. He was beloved for what he[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call With Japanese Prime Minister Kan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. The President spoke last night by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan to discuss the status of ongoing relief efforts in Japan, including the emergency at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The President again conveyed his deep condolences at the tragic loss of life and[Read More…]
St. Patrick’s Day, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Secretary of State Clinton. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Ireland as they celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this March 17th. The bonds between our two nations stretch back to[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending March 12, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 385,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 401,000. The 4-week moving average was 386,250, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Where is Catholicism’s Tahrir Square?
Commentary By Mary Gail Frawley-O’Dea National Catholic Reporter Editor’s Note: Part of the column is graphic in nature. Across the Middle East and in North Africa, courageous citizens are calling to account monarchies and dictators who have invested in power and personal privilege over the wellbeing of their people. The[Read More…]
NATO Nations Deepen Cooperation on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–17 March 2011. In the spirit of “smart defence”, nine Nations have launched at the end of February a five-year project that will significantly boost the Alliance’s ability to tackle new challenges such as piracy by rapidly sharing imagery and other information from intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets. Under the[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Japan Earthquake Update, 17 March 2011 (11:05 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–17 March 2011 – 11:05 UTC. Based on a press release from the Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary dated 17 March 2011 04:00 UTC, the IAEA can confirm that the Japanese military carried out four helicopter water droppings over the building of reactor unit 3 of the Fukushima Daichi nuclear[Read More…]
Special Press Briefing: Under Secretary Pat Kennedy and Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Poneman on the Situation in Japan
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 16, 2011. Via teleconference. MR. HAMMER: Thank you very much, everybody, for joining us this evening. You will have Under Secretary for Management at the State Department Pat Kennedy and Deputy Secretary of Energy Dan Poneman briefing you in a few moments. They will – Mr. Kennedy[Read More…]
Step Back From 2011 Into A 1950s Easter
Rabbit and car. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The 1950s Park Forest House Museum at 141 Forest Blvd, Park Forest, Illinois is decorated for a 1950s Easter from March through April. Open Saturdays from 1-3 p.m., the museum can also be open for groups by appointment at other times. Donation[Read More…]
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