Thousands displaced by the drought in Somalia are seeking shelter in the capital Mogadishu NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 July 2011. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today it will start airlifts within days to get vital supplies into Somalia, which is bearing the brunt of the humanitarian crisis in the Horn[Read More…]
Day: July 21, 2011
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011 – 12:56 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay. Make sure I don’t have my devices here. Good. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the White House. Thanks for coming to the daily briefing. Before I take your questions, I just wanted to anticipate one in particular[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, July 21, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Omar A. Jones, 28, of Crook, Colo., died July 18, in Balkh province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 126th Chemical Battalion, 92nd Troop Command, Nebraska Army National[Read More…]
National, State Unemployment 9.2 Percent in June
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. In step with the national rate, the Illinois seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in June was 9.2 percent, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The Illinois rate has been equal to or below the U.S. rate for nine consecutive months, and Illinois has reported declines[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces New Laws to Fight Crime and Protect Illinois Residents
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a package of new laws to fight crime and protect residents across Illinois. The new laws will increase public safety by stopping anyone convicted of a sex crime from working in healthcare in Illinois, protecting law enforcement officers and those who tip[Read More…]
Durbin: Metro East Port District Project to Receive Additional $8.5 Million in Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded an additional $8,500,000 in funding Tri-City Regional Port District for a project to continue construction on a regional multimodal transportation hub in Metro East, Illinois. This award was part of $15,000,000 in[Read More…]
Free Early Childhood Education Workshop at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Children can learn from the messes they create and the songs they sing. The many different ways children learn are celebrated and explained by the “ooey gooey lady®,” Lisa Murphy, at a free workshops sponsored by the Family Development Center at Governors State University in University Park.[Read More…]
Free Movie and Discussion of ‘Knocking’, Saturday, July 23
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2011. The Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, will screen the movie ‘Knocking’ on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the movie screening. The event is free and open to the public. ‘Knocking’ is a film that opens the[Read More…]
Homelite Recalls Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner Attachments Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Ski Helmets Recalled by Swix Sport USA due to Head Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–July 21, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
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