Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Wildlife Conservation Day SYRIA Chemical Weapons / U.S. Contact with Allies and Partners EGYPT Demonstrations / Situation Around Tahrir Square / Constitution Process RUSSIA Cooperative Threat Reduction ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Israeli Passport Procedures Recent Israeli Announcements on Settlements / Contact with Israeli Government[Read More…]
Day: December 4, 2012
Mayor Emanuel Unveils First-Ever Chicago New Americans Plan
New Plan, Developed over Months of Community Conversations, Outlines 27 Distinct Initiatives That Can Create Thousands of Jobs and Boost the Ability of Chicago’s 560,000 Foreign-Born Residents to Fully Contribute to the City’s Growth CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Today, Mayor Emanuel released the Chicago New Americans Plan, which outlines 27 initiatives[Read More…]
Senate Fails to Ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
The treaty suffered a largely partisan defeat with 61-38 vote Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) regrets to announce that the Senate failed to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The measure was defeated largely along partisan lines with[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces First Project of Illinois Clean Water Initiative
City of Pekin to Receive $4.8 Million Low-Interest Loan to Improve Waste Water Treatment System; Support Almost 400 Jobs PEKIN–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John Kim, and Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) Executive Director Chris Meister today announced that the first loan of the[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Capital Funding for Student Success Center at Richland Community College
$3.5 million from Illinois Jobs Now! will support 65 jobs in Decatur area DECATUR–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced $3.5 million in state support for the renovation and construction of an addition to the Student Success Center at Richland Community College. The project will expand space for learning[Read More…]
IllinoisJobLink.com Links Qualified Workers with Hiring Employers
Internet Job Board Part of IDES’ No-Cost HR Recruitment Services SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. Area business and civic leaders today joined Jay Rowell, the director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), to praise an employment website tool that links qualified job applicants with businesses that are ready to hire.[Read More…]
‘Mission: Military 2 Manufacturing’ Fair on Dec. 18th Seeks to Connect Veterans With Technical Opportunities
Networking event in Schaumburg will advise veterans about specific training and career options in manufacturing and logistics CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. One of the largest efforts to help veterans gain a foothold in the manufacturing sector kicks off in Schaumburg on Tuesday, December 18th, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA)[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, December 4, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier, 26, of Mechanicville, N.Y., died Dec. 2, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 9th Marines, 2nd[Read More…]
Justice Department Recovers Nearly $5 Billion in False Claims Act Cases in Fiscal Year 2012
Largest Annual Recovery in Department History Department Also Sets Records for Health Care and Mortgage Fraud Recoveries And Recoveries in Whistleblower Suits Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. The Justice Department secured $4.9 billion in settlements and judgments in civil cases involving fraud against the government in the fiscal year ending Sept.[Read More…]
Texas Man Sentenced in Indiana to 330 Months in Prison for Participating in International Child Pornography Distribution Ring
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 4, 2012. A Texas man was sentenced today to serve 330 months in prison for his participation in an international child pornography distribution ring, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Hogsett of the Southern District of Indiana. [Read More…]
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