Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor posted the largest increase in international cargo of all the Great Lakes ports during the 2010 navigation season, earning it the prestigious Robert J. Lewis Pacesetter Award from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC). SLSDC Administrator[Read More…]
Day: August 18, 2011
CAP Analysis Disproves Claims about Economic Effects of Strengthened Ozone Protections
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. As the White House completes its interagency review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s updated ground-level ozone standard to protect public health, some of the companies required to reduce their pollution continue to make exaggerated claims that negative economic impacts will occur due to these updated protections.[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Attacks in Southern Israel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. We condemn the brutal terrorist attacks in southern Israel today in the strongest terms. Our deepest condolences go to the victims, their families and loved ones, and we wish those injured a speedy recovery. The U.S. and Israel stand united against terror and we hope[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Situation in Syria, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The United States has been inspired by the Syrian peoples’ pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy. They have braved ferocious brutality at the hands of their government. They have spoken with their peaceful marches, their silent shaming of the Syrian regime, and their courageous persistence[Read More…]
Puerto Rican-based Shipping Company Sentenced to Pay $700,000 Penalty for Intentional Cover-Up of Oil Pollution
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 18, 2011. Epps Shipping Company, a Liberian corporation doing business out of Carolina, Puerto Rico, was sentenced in federal court for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS) and making false statements to U.S. Coast Guard inspectors, announced Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and United States[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on the Situation in Syria, August 18, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON:Good morning. For months, the world has borne witness to the Asad regime’s contempt for its own people. In peaceful demonstrations across the nation, Syrians are demanding their universal human rights. The regime has answered their demands with empty promises and horrific violence, torturing[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Bus Attack in Southern Israel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. The United States condemns today’s attacks in southern Israel and all acts of terrorism in the strongest terms. These brutal and cowardly attacks appear to be premeditated acts of terrorism against innocent civilians. Our deepest condolences go out to the victims, their families and loved[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Access to Behavioral Health Care
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed new laws designed to improve the quality of life for those needing behavioral health services and ensure equal access to necessary treatments. During a ceremony at the Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, the Governor signed House Bill 1530, which requires[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Deter Crime and Improve Public Safety Throughout Illinois
ELGIN–(ENEWSPF)–August 18, 2011. As part of his agenda to protect communities and strengthen law enforcement throughout Illinois, Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to boost local efforts to fight drug dealing and prevent gang violence. House Bill 1258 allows law enforcement to recover funds spent during the course of a[Read More…]
IDOT and Partners Unveil National Work Zone Memorial Wall at Illinois State Fair
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 18 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police, American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), and the Associated General Contractors of Illinois today unveiled the National Work Zone Memorial Wall at the Illinois State Fair, to recognize the tragic loss of life in work zones and to[Read More…]