Bethlehem, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 – 7:26 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) You guys are all here. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Wow, I am just blessed to be here. It’s just really great to see you all. (Applause.) I want to start by thanking Yvonne for that very[Read More…]
Day: August 10, 2012
New Research Suggests Boys More Vulnerable to Effects of Chlorpyrifos Than Girls
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 10, 2012. A new study is the first to find a difference between how boys and girls respond to prenatal exposure to the insecticide chlorpyrifos. Researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health (CCCEH) at the Mailman School of Public Health found that, at age 7, boys[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Two Army Casualties, August 9, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 8, in Sarkowi, in Kunar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when they encountered an insurgent who detonated a suicide vest. These soldiers were assigned to Headquarters[Read More…]
Opening Reception for Annual Tall Grass Artists Exhibit ‘Luminosity’ to be Held on August 10
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. The Annual Tall Grass Artists exhibit ‘Luminosity,’ will open on August 10 and run through October 7. An opening reception will be held on Friday, August 10 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Gallery. The exhibit, curated by Cousandra Armstrong, Janice Pratt and[Read More…]
Union Street Gallery to Host Opening Reception for Two New Exhibits on August 10
Chicago Heights, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 10, 2012. Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Boulevard, Chicago Heights, will be the site for the opening receptions of two new exhibits on Friday, August 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ‘Blur’ features the art by twenty-three artists from the Midwest region that captures, portrays and[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Stiffen Penalties for Sale of Heroin, Flavored Wrapping Paper
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. As part of his commitment to improve public health, Governor Pat Quinn today signed a new law to stiffen penalties for the sale of heroin and flavored wrapping paper. The new law lowers the threshold for mandatory imprisonment for the sale of heroin from five grams to[Read More…]
Gov. Quinn Launches Program to Connect Veterans with Growing Businesses
Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium a National Model CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today stood with Illinois business leaders to launch the Illinois Hires Heroes Consortium, an innovative new program that will recruit Veterans and identify Veteran-friendly businesses. Today’s action is the latest in a series of initiatives that will[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, August 9, 2012
En Route Colorado Springs, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012 – 12:50 P.M. MDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One for this short flight to Colorado Springs. I have no announcements at the top. I don’t know if Jen has any. MS. PSAKI: I don’t. MR. CARNEY: Neither of us have announcements for[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, August 9, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Conference in Iran Situation in Aleppo / Syrian Opposition PERSIAN GULF REGION Missile Defense SOUTH SUDAN/SUDAN Oil Agreement BURMA Support for Burmese Reform Efforts IRAQ Charge d’Affaires / Issue of Ambassadorship Daqduq Case U.S. Relationship with Iraqi Government JAPAN/KOREA Encourage Good[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 9, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 9, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Ethan J. Martin, 22, of Lewiston, Idaho, died Aug. 7 in Koragay, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when he encountered enemy small-arms fire. Martin was assigned to 1st Squadron,[Read More…]
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