Day: March 11, 2013

Senators Kirk, Gillibrand Call on Kirchner to Reconsider ‘Truth Commission’ Re-investigation of 1994 Jewish Center Bombing

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) wrote a letter to the President of Argentina today asking for an urgent review of its January 27, 2013 announced decision to establish a “Truth Commission” with Iran to “re-investigate” the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Jewish Mutual[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Air Force Casualty, March 11, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  Tech. Sgt. Larry D. Bunn, 43, of Bossier City, La., died March 7 as a result of a non-combat incident at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia.  He was[Read More…]

State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, March 11, 2013

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing NORTH KOREA DPRK Declaration on Armistice Treaty Relationship with Allies in the Region UN Human Rights Council KENYA Elections/Post Electoral Process SYRIA Status of Potential Dialogue/Geneva Agreement Russian Position Attack on Syrians in Iraq VENEZUELA Venezuelan Diplomats Declared Personae Non-gratae SAUDI ARABIA[Read More…]

Remarks By Tom Donilon, National Security Advisory to President Obama: ‘The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013’

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. “The United States and the Asia-Pacific in 2013” As Prepared for Delivery –  Thank you, Henrietta, for that kind introduction and for your service, both in government and here at the Asia Society.  And thank you, Suzanne, for bringing us together today.  I am honored to[Read More…]

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 11, 2013

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 11 , 2013 – 12:25 P.M. EDT   MR. CARNEY:  Happy Monday.  Good afternoon.  Thanks for being here for your White House briefing.  Spring is here early.    Q    Can we do a briefing outside?   MR. CARNEY:  We’ll see.  I like the idea in theory, anyway.  [Read More…]

In and Around Park Forest Week of March 11, 2013

Shawn Carroll, and his son Rider, at the South Side Irish Parade. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 4, 2013. Nothing says spring better than baseball! The final registration date for the 2013 season of Park Forest Baseball is Friday, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This program is open[Read More…]

HHS and States Move Forward to Offer Quality, Affordable Health Coverage

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced that more states are moving forward to implement the health care law and establishing Health Insurance Marketplaces.  HHS conditionally approved Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, and West Virginia to operate State Partnership Marketplaces, which will be ready[Read More…]

Hemophilia Awareness Month

Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–March 11, 2013. Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. This can lead to spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery. Because the genetic mutation that causes hemophilia is carried in the X chromosome, men are more severely affected.[Read More…]

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