Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011 – 11:26 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, everyone. (Applause.) Good morning. I want to start by thanking Kevin for that very kind introduction. And I want to thank him for his service as a Marine, and for all that he does for veterans here at[Read More…]
Day: November 10, 2011
Governor Quinn Announces Successful Month of Illinois Veterans Job Fairs
More Than 500 Illinois Employers Participated in Month-Long Effort SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. In honor of Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11) Governor Quinn today announced a successful month of job fairs aimed at putting Illinois Veterans back to work. Hosted by the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES),[Read More…]
Senate Rejects Resolution That Would Undermine Net Neutrality
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate voted today to reject a resolution, S.J. Res. 6, that would disapprove the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. The resolution, which was passed by the House in April, would have not only[Read More…]
Senate Committee Passes Repeal to Discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Senate Judiciary Committee today passed the Respect for Marriage Act, a bill that would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Earlier this year, the Obama administration announced it would not defend DOMA in any legal challenge, including a lawsuit brought on behalf of Edith[Read More…]
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Subcommittee on Shale Gas Production Posts Draft Report
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Secretary of Energy Advisory Board Subcommittee (SEAB) on Shale Gas Production released its second and final ninety-day report reviewing the progress that has been made in implementing the twenty recommendations in its initial report of August 18, 2011. The Subcommittee was tasked with producing a[Read More…]
Make a Difference for a Child This Christmas
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSF)—November 10, 2011. The Rich Township Pantry has provided the Village of Park Forest with name tags and gift requests for 30 children. The tags and requests are available in Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Pick up a tag, buy a new gift, and return the tag with[Read More…]
Medical Marijuana Legalization Not Associated With Increases In Youth Pot Use, Study Says
Providence, RI–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The enactment of state laws allowing for the limited use of cannabis by physician-authorized patients is not associated with increases in young people’s self-reported use of the substance, according to survey data presented last week by researchers at the annual meeting of the American Public Health[Read More…]
Iraq Veterans Against the War Veterans Day Memorial and Speak Out in Chicago
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. November 11th Vietnam Memorial (Wacker and Wabash) Chicago, IL 11AM Memorial and speak out by veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq, and the “Global War on terror” with a special focus on experiences of women service members and veterans. 12 NOON March to Occupy Chicago (Wacker and Wabash[Read More…]
Occupy Harvard Joins the Occupy Movement
Cambridge, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. At 10:30 pm on Wednesday, November 9, hundreds of Harvard students and affiliates put down tents to begin an occupation of Harvard Yard. Currently, thirty tents occupy the Yard in solidarity with the global Occupy movement. Earlier Wednesday, around 800 Harvard students, faculty, staff, and community[Read More…]
Obama Delays Keystone XL Review
Obama administration delays, explores reroute of and plans new review of Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2011. The Obama administration announced today that it will delay its review of the proposed Keystone XL tar sands oil pipeline to explore a new route and conduct a new[Read More…]
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