WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today paid tribute to former first lady of Chicago, Maggie Daley on the floor of the U.S. Senate. “Maggie Daley was an adopted daughter of Chicago, but no native-born Chicagoan could have loved the city more or served it better. Last[Read More…]
Day: November 29, 2011
The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) Announces Its Winter 2012 Schedule
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 29, 2011. The Adult Learning Exchange (T.A.L.E.) will hold four classes as part of its Winter 2012 Schedule. Classes will be given on Fridays, January 13 through March 2, at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Friday morning classes are scheduled: “A History of[Read More…]
Atrazine in Drinking Water May Cause Menstrual Cycle Irregularities in Women
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. New research shows that women who drink water containing the widely used herbicide atrazine may be more likely to have irregular menstrual cycles and low estrogen levels, even at concentrations far below federal drinking water standards considered safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Researchers[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011 – 12:36 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome back. I hope everyone here had a fantastic Thanksgiving, had a chance to spend some time with family, and is well rested and ready to get back to work, as I am. (Laughter.) Q [Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Adam J. Buyes, 21, of Salem, Ore., died Nov. 26 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division,[Read More…]
States Receive More Flexibility, Resources to Implement Affordable Insurance Exchanges
More than half of states now creating marketplaces to help millions of families and small businesses buy insurance WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2011. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today awarded nearly $220 million in Affordable Insurance Exchange grants to 13 states to help them create Exchanges, giving these[Read More…]
Aunt Martha’s to Observe World AIDS Day
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This year, an estimated 56,300 people will be infected with HIV in the United States. One in 5 of the more than one million people living with HIV is unaware of his or her infection. This year, in recognition of World AIDS Day on December 1, Aunt[Read More…]
Statements by President Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy, and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso After Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011 – 2:01 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. I am very pleased to welcome Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso to the White House. We have had several occasions to meet over the last year, but this is the first formal U.S.-EU summit that we’ve had[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Congressman Barney Frank’s Retirement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. This country has never had a Congressman like Barney Frank, and the House of Representatives will not be the same without him. For over 30 years, Barney has been a fierce advocate for the people of Massachusetts and Americans everywhere who needed a voice. He has[Read More…]
Barney Frank Announces that He Plans Not to Run for Re-election in 2012
NEWTON, MA–(ENEWSPF)–November 28, 2011. Congressman Barney Frank today announced that he will not run for Congress in the 2012 election. Frank began his political career in 1967 as the Executive Assistant to Mayor Kevin White of Boston. In 1971, he served as the Administrative Assistant to Congressman Michael Harrington of[Read More…]
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