Day: September 19, 2011

State Department Background Briefing on Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2011.   SENIOR STATE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL ONE: First of all, let me say that I think it’s important to go back a little bit and give you the background of how this meeting was originally conceived. Secretary Clinton, in looking at her schedule for the United Nations[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Announces Major Illinois-China Business Investments

Agreements Continue Illinois’ Global Leadership; Support Governor’s Aggressive Goal of Doubling Exports by 2014 BEIJING, CHINA—(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn visited Beijing today during his business and economic trade mission in China, where he announced two business agreements that further strengthen the relationship between Illinois and China. The agreements[Read More…]

Governor Quinn Statement on the Passing of Sen. Charles Percy

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn released a statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Charles H. Percy, who served the people of Illinois from 1967 to 1985. “I am saddened to hear of Senator Charles Percy’s passing. Senator Percy was a very talented man, with a strong dedication[Read More…]

Fact Sheet: Living Within Our Means and Investing in the Future – The President’s Plan for Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.   Overview The health of our economy depends on what we do right now to create the conditions where businesses can hire and middle-class families can feel a basic measure of economic security. In the long run, our prosperity also depends on our ability to pay[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 18, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 18, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Staff Sgt. Michael W. Hosey, 27, of Birmingham, Ala., died Sept. 17 in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.  He[Read More…]

They Came Far To Share A Taste

(ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Yes, they traveled far. Ferry and Del Sagun (left to right) and Cherrie Burger share Philippene cuisine at Sunday’s Taste of Irenaeus. The event ran from noon to 2 p.m. Volunteers from various church organizations assisted, including the Knights of Columbus. There was no cost for[Read More…]

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