CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Hundreds of protesters will rally in front of the office 46th Ward Alderman James Cappleman on Wednesday, March 6, from 5pm to 7pm at 4544 N. Broadway, Chicago. The rally will address several issues that Cappleman has publicly targeted such as the ousting of a Salvation Army[Read More…]
Day: March 5, 2013
Silver Nanoparticles in Sewage Sludge Found to Disrupt Ecosystems
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 5, 2013. Low concentrations of silver nanoparticles can cause significant disruptions to natural ecosystems, find scientists at Duke University. This research, published in the journal PLOS ONE, provides a “real-world” look at the effects of this increasingly ubiquitous material in our environment. Although nanotechnology may have great potential to[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 4, 2013
This year’s Black History Month celebration at Freedom Hall included Janet Sutton and the Voices of ACME Chicago. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—UPDATED March 8, 2013. Park Forest vehicle stickers and animal tags are now on sale. Vehicle stickers and animal tags must be properly displayed by April 30th. Additional[Read More…]
Kirk, Durbin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Agreement on Legislation to Combat Gun Trafficking and Straw Purchases
Section of bill to be named after Hadiya Pendleton; Judiciary Committee to Consider Bill Thursday WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Illinois’ two Senators, Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), unveiled a new bill today to combat straw purchasing[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA President al-Khatib’s Visit to Syria Aleppo Elections Humanitarian Assistance / Support for Moderate Opposition Russian Military Assistance Reports of Fighting at Iraqi Border IRAN P5+1 Talks in Almaty and Istanbul AFGHANISTAN Policy Progress Peace and Reconciliation PAKISTAN Attack in Karachi D.P.R.K.[Read More…]
Two in Park Forest Charged with Sexual Assault, Home Invasion
James Romaine, age 22. (Photo: PFPD) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest police arrested and charged a 22-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy in connection with a sexual assault and home invasion in the 300 block of Somonauk Street, according to police. According to a release from the Park Forest Police[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. Thank you, President Rodgers, for those kind words; for your exemplary service as Commissioner of Douglas County, Nebraska; and for your leadership as President of the National Association of Counties since taking office last year. It’s a pleasure to stand with you today, and a[Read More…]
Department of Justice Settles Two Civil Complaints Against Two Employers for Violations of Federal Statutes Relating to Military Reserve Duty
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013. A settlement agreement was filed in U.S. District Court in Denver resolving a complaint alleging that two employers, Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma LLC (DRG), and FlightSafety Services Corporation (FlightSafety), violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by not paying money[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before a Cabinet Meeting, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 1:08 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, this is my 17th meeting with my Cabinet; the first one in a second term. And, obviously, we’ve got some familiar faces, we have some new faces, we have some familiar faces in new positions. I want to make[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 4, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2013 – 12:20 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for being here. I just want to note the President has a Cabinet meeting at 1:00 p.m., so we’re going to need to move through this quickly. I will try to be precise[Read More…]