Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011 – 11:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. I want to give a quick update on what’s happening with the debt negotiations, provide my perspective, and then I’m going to take a few questions. As all of you know, I met with congressional[Read More…]
Day: July 11, 2011
Obama Administration Launches Strong Cities, Strong Communities to Support Local Development
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today, the Obama Administration launched Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2), a new and customized pilot initiative to strengthen local capacity and spark economic growth in local communities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used wisely and efficiently. To accomplish this, federal agencies will provide experienced staff to[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 11, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Sgt. Steven L. Talamantez, 34, of Laredo, Texas, died July 10, in Al Amarah, Iraq, of injuries suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with indirect fire. He was[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Efforts to Boost Development of South Suburban Cook County
TINLEY PARK–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $6.6 million in federal funding to increase affordable housing, stabilize communities and make infrastructure improvements in six south suburban Cook County communities. Awarded through the “IKE” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to purchase and rehab or demolish vacant[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation Strengthening Access to Healthcare for Cancer Patients
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed two pieces of legislation strengthening access to healthcare for cancer patients in Illinois. House Bill 1191 prohibits insurance companies from excluding coverage for related medical costs for patients participating in clinical cancer trials, and Senate Bill 1279, extends the “Carolyn Adams Ticket[Read More…]
Governor Signs Legislation to Boost Electric Vehicle Usage in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. On Saturday, Governor Pat Quinn signed two bills into law that will encourage greater use of electric vehicles in Illinois. Together, these new laws will promote the use of energy efficient vehicles, help reduce emissions produced by gasoline-powered vehicles, and support the development of advanced electric vehicle[Read More…]
Department of Energy Update on Strategic Petroleum Reserve Sale
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today the Department of Energy announced the completion of the bid process and successful contract award for the full 30.64 million barrels sold through its competitive sale process. A total of 28 contracts were awarded to 15 companies. The Department is currently coordinating with the successful[Read More…]
Receptor Limits the Rewarding Effects of Food and Cocaine
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Researchers have long known that dopamine, a brain chemical that plays important roles in the control of normal movement, and in pleasure, reward and motivation, also plays a central role in substance abuse and addiction. In a new study conducted in animals, scientists found that a[Read More…]
NIH Funds New Research Toward an HIV Cure
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Three research teams focused on developing strategies that could help to rid the body of HIV are receiving grants totaling more than $14 million a year, for up to five years, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health[Read More…]
HHS and States Move to Establish Affordable Insurance Exchanges, Give Americans the Same Insurance Choices as Members of Congress
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 11, 2011. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed a framework to assist states in building Affordable Insurance Exchanges, state-based competitive marketplaces where individuals and small businesses will be able to purchase affordable private health insurance and have the same insurance choices as members[Read More…]
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