Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012 As part of President Obama’s all-out, all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department today released a renewable energy resource assessment detailing the potential to develop electric power generation at existing dams across the United States that aren’t currently equipped to produce power. The report estimates that[Read More…]
Day: April 17, 2012
Governor Quinn Announces Lafarge Moving U.S. Headquarters to Illinois
Company to Relocate from Virginia and Create 90+ Illinois Jobs CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lafarge North America is investing approximately $10 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Virginia to Illinois. Lafarge, one of the largest cement, aggregate and concrete manufacturers in the world, will[Read More…]
IL Dept of Insurance Recognized for Exemplary Performance of its Senior Health Insurance Program
State ranks #1 nationwide on most improved overall performance SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) has received recognition from the U. S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that Illinois excels in several areas related to exemplary performance for its Senior Health Insurance Program. The Senior[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, April 17, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Aaron M. Faust, 22, Louisville, Ky., died April 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine[Read More…]
Former Chief Engineer of South Pacific Tuna Vessel Pleads Guilty to Covering up Environmental Crimes
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—April 17, 2012. A former chief engineer from the tuna fishing vessel San Nikunau pleaded guilty today in federal court to violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), announced Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. Rolando Ong Vano served as the[Read More…]
WHITE HOUSE FACT SHEET: Fighting for Equal Pay
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. From the very beginning of his administration, President Obama has worked to ensure that women are paid fairly for their work. The President is committed to securing equal pay for equal work because it’s a matter of fair play, and because American families and the health[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Increasing Oversight on Manipulation in Oil Markets
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2012 – 11:27 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Lately, I’ve been speaking a lot about our need for an all-of-the-above strategy for American energy — a strategy that produces more oil and gas here at home, but also produces more biofuels and fuel-efficient cars, more[Read More…]
Statement from Kaiser Permanente Regarding Proposed Closing of Pediatrics Unit
From Colleen McKeown, Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Greater Southern Alameda Area CALIFORNIA-(ENEWSPF)- Kaiser Permanente is making a significant, $2 billion investment in the health, economy, and well-being of Alameda County and the East Bay with the building of two new medical centers in Oakland and San[Read More…]
Women Are Still Earning Less than Men Across the Board
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Today is Equal Pay Day, and the Center for American Progress released a package of products highlighting the importance of closing the gender wage gap. Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into 2012 the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in[Read More…]
Conference Highlights Governor Quinn’s Commitment to Affordable Housing
Two-Day Event Features HUD Secretary Donovan, Assistant Treasury Secretary Eberly and Housing Industry Leaders from Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn sent a message of welcome to Illinois to federal housing leaders to Illinois as they addressed the 500 attendees at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing[Read More…]
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