Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. Vice President Biden welcomed Federal Republic of Nigeria Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo to the White House yesterday as part of the United States’ commitment to peace and prosperity for Nigeria and for the entire West African region. The Vice President offered his condolences and those[Read More…]
Day: April 11, 2012
America’s Nurses Join Forces with the First Lady and Dr. Biden to support Veterans and Military Families
3 million nurses, through 150 nursing organizations and 500 nursing schools will be educated on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in the coming years Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. Today at the University of Pennsylvania, home to one of America’s top Nursing Schools, First Lady Michelle Obama[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Obama Administration Announces Additional Steps to Increase Energy Security
Senior Officials to Highlight Commitment to Energy Security for America’s Warfighters Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. Today, the Obama Administration is announcing new steps to bolster energy security for America’s warfighters – underscoring the significant and inherent connection between energy independence and national security. In Michigan, the Army will open a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Buffett Rule
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012 – 10:25 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you. It is wonderful to see you. Lately, we’ve been talking about the fundamental choice that we face as a country. We can settle for an economy where a shrinking number[Read More…]
Picturing the Past through Photography
Free Gallery Tour at the Oriental Institute Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2012. What do photography and archaeology have to do with each other? Learn how our understanding of the ancient past is altered with the introduction of modern technology with our special gallery tour! Join John Larson, Museum Archivist and Co-curator[Read More…]
New Park Forest Habitat for Humanity Home to be Dedicated Saturday, April 14
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2012. A dedication ceremony for the new Park Forest home built by the South Suburban Chapter of Habitat for Humanity will be held on Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m. at Park Forest Village Hall, 350 Victory Drive. Following the ceremony, there will be an open[Read More…]
U.S. Representative Reintroduces Bill to Ban Atrazine
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 11, 2012. U.S. Representative Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation (H.R.4318), “To prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of any pesticide containing atrazine,” on March 29. Atrazine is used nationwide to kill broadleaf and grassy weeds, primarily in chemical-intensive corn production. Upon introduction Rep. Ellison pointed out[Read More…]
Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia—(ENEWSPF)—April 11, 2012. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports that a magnitude 8.6 earthquake has struck today off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The earthquake struck approximately 270 miles southwest of Banda Aceh. The USGS also reports that a second large quake, with a magnitude of[Read More…]
SunTimes: Marian Catholic’s hard-throwing Brett Lilek is state’s top prospect
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The next, best, greatest major league pitcher is only a few heartbeats away. Or so it seems, South Suburbs. Meet Brett Lilek of Marian Catholic. From the Chicago Sun Times: ‘‘It’s not always about striking everybody out,’’ Lilek said. ‘‘It’s about knowing what pitches to throw in[Read More…]
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