Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2012. Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured from May 5, 2011, through February 24, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.” The windshield wiper washer hose[Read More…]
Day: August 26, 2012
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Enhance Physical Education in Illinois Schools
Continues “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” OAK PARK, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn yesterday signed a new law to enhance physical education in Illinois schools. In addition, the governor continued to urge Illinois residents to take the “Walk Across Illinois Challenge” (walkacrossillinois.org), a program the governor launched to improve the[Read More…]
Center of Isaac Passing Just South of Key West, Aug. 26, 2012 UPDATE 5 pm EDT
Surface Wind Field Click image to zoom in – Download GIS data Click Here for a Printer Friendly Graphic Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2012 – UPDATE 5 PM EDT (2100 UTC). The National Hurricane Center is now reporting that the center of Tropical Storm Isaac is passing just south of Key[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, August 26, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Patricia L. Horne, 20, of Greenwood, Miss., died Aug. 24 in Bagram, Afghanistan. She was assigned to the 96th Aviation Support Battalion, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne[Read More…]
Tropical Storm Isaac Lashing South Florida and the Keys, Aug. 26, 2012 UPDATE 11 AM EDT
Tropical Storm Isaac Surface Wind Field Click image to zoom in – Download GIS data Click Here for a Printer Friendly Graphic Miami, Florida—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2012 – UPDATE 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC). The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Isaac is lashing out in south Florida and[Read More…]
Tuition-free Highway Construction Program
Highway Construction Careers Training Program ILLINOIS–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2012. Are you a female, minority, or disadvantaged person interested in a highway construction career? Do you have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle? Are you 18 years or older, have your high school diploma or GED? Can you pass a[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on the Passing of Neil Armstrong
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2012. I was deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Neil Armstrong, one of America’s greatest heroes and Naval aviators. On behalf of the Department of Defense, I express my condolences to the Armstrong family during this difficult time. We are bidding farewell to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Neil Armstrong
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2012. Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Neil Armstrong. Neil was among the greatest of American heroes – not just of his time, but of all time. When he and his fellow crew members lifted off aboard Apollo 11 in 1969,[Read More…]