Washington—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2011. Actress and environmental activist Daryl Hannah was arrested today during a sit-in in front of the White House protesting the expansion of a pipeline expansion project that would significantly increase the amount of oil the United States imports from Canada’s controversial Alberta oil sands. Hannah was among[Read More…]
Month: August 2011
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on New Rockford Bridge, Creating 400 Jobs
ROCKFORD–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and local officials broke ground today on the Morgan Street bridge replacement project in Rockford. The $37 million project, which includes $9.3 million in state funding, will create 400 construction jobs, enhance safety, improve traffic flow and revitalize the area south of downtown Rockford.[Read More…]
Researchers Convert Cells From Uterine Lining Into Insulin-Producing Cells
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have converted stem cells from the human endometrium into insulin-producing cells and transplanted them into mice to control the animals’ diabetes. The endometrium, or uterine lining, is a source of adult stem cells. Normally, these cells generate uterine[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
Washingtonj, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region, and the world. For the last half-century the U.S.-Japan Alliance[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at 93rd Annual Conference of the American Legion
Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011 – 10:52 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello Legionnaires! It is wonderful to see all of you. Let me, first of all, thank Commander Foster for your introduction and for your lifetime of service to your fellow Marines, soldiers and veterans. On behalf of us all, I[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces New Private Sector Backing for Five Pioneering Energy Companies
ARPA-E Awardees Attract Another $100 Million to Advance Clean Energy Technologies WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Speaking at the National Clean Energy Summit 4.0 today in Las Vegas, Nevada, Vice President Joe Biden announced another promising milestone for the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E): five innovative companies that[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Michelle and I would like to send Eid greetings to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan has been a time for families and communities to share the happiness of coming together in intense devotion, reflection, and service. Millions all over the[Read More…]
IL Department of Employment Security Offices Closed Sept. 5 to Observe Labor Day
Customers Should Certify; Services Available on Internet CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—August 30, 2011. The offices of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. All services will be available on the IDES website. Claimants scheduled to certify for benefits that day are[Read More…]
New Illinois Law Gives More Rights to Property Owners
SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. A new law signed this week by Governor Pat Quinn allows Illinois landowners or lessees the option of using purple paint markings on trees or posts on their property as a “no trespassing” notice. The “Purple Paint Law” is designed as an alternative which Illinois[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Breaks Ground on $34 Million MetroLINK Transit Facility
140,000 Square-Foot-Facility Will Create Jobs, Consolidate Vehicles and Fueling Stations, and Improve Efficiency MOLINE – August 30, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn was joined by local officials today to break ground on a new MetroLINK Transit Maintenance Facility in Rock Island. The $34 million project will consolidate the agency’s administrative operations[Read More…]
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