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Day: September 3, 2011

Tropical Storm Lee Strengthening, September 3, 2011. (7 AM CDT)

Miami, Florida—(ENWSPF)—September 3, 2011 – UPDATE 7 AM CDT. The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Lee is strengthening. Heavy rains are occurring over southern Louisiana with Tropical Storm conditions continuing along the coast. Summary of Watches and Warnings in Effect A Tropical Storm warning is in effect[Read More…]

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WEEKLY ADDRESS: Extending the Transportation Bill to Keep America Moving

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2011. At the end of September, if Congress doesn’t act, funding for our roads and bridges will expire. This would put a stop to highway construction, bridge repair, mass transit systems and other important projects that keep our country moving quickly and safely. And it would[Read More…]

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Illinois National Guard Finishes Vermont Relief Efforts

Mission Complete; Troops Heading Home SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illinois Army National Guard members assisting with Vermont flood relief operations have completed their mission and are heading home. Earlier this week Governor Quinn ordered Illinois National Guard helicopters and troops to active duty in[Read More…]

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DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 2, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Dennis James Jr., 21 of Deltona, Fla., died Aug. 31 from wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device in Wardak province, Afghanistan. He[Read More…]

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Presidential Proclamation–Labor Day

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 2, 2011. Every day, hard-working men and women across America prove that, even in difficult times, our country is still home to the most creative, dynamic, and talented workers in the world. Generations of working people have built this country — from our highways and skylines, to the[Read More…]

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