The tenants of Rogers Park’s Astor House are fighting to take back their building. ROGERS PARK–(ENWESPF)–March 28, 2013. Using signs and banners, as well as face paint to look like the mice and bedbugs that plague their residence, the tenants will picket today outside the Astor House at 1246 W.[Read More…]
Day: March 28, 2013
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Resonds Quickly to Representative DeLuca’s Call for Action
CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—March 28, 2013. To improve efficiency and accountability, State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) called for an audit of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (IEPA) Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program in the Chicago metropolitan and East St. Louis areas. DeLuca’s call for transparency and oversight was in turn quickly answered[Read More…]
Report Exposes the Flaws in EPA’s Pesticide Approval Process
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 28, 2013. A scathing new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) sheds much needed light on the flaws in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) pesticide approval process, noting that in terms of the agency’s ability to offer transparency and rigorously test these inherently toxic chemicals, “the[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Hagel’s Call with South Korean Minister of National Defense Kim, March 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Pentagon Press Secretary George Little provided the following readout: “Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke by phone this evening with Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Kim Kwan Jin to discuss the unwavering United States’ commitment to our alliance with the Republic of Korea, especially during this[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, March 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Assad Regime / Syrian Opposition Coalition / Arab League / Coordination / U.S. Assistance / Extremist Elements International Nonproliferation Concerns NORTH KOREA DPRK Rhetoric / Threats / Communication Channels International Obligations MIDDLE EAST PEACE Concern for Palestinian People / Humanitarian Needs[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Swearing-in Ceremony of Julia Pierson as the Director of the U.S. Secret Service
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013 – 3:16 P.M. EDT (The Vice President administers the oath to Ms. Pierson.) THE VICE PRESIDENT: Congratulations. THE PRESIDENT: Great job. MS. PIERSON: Thank you very much, Mr. President. THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much. Well, listen, I have to say that Julia’s reputation within the[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, March 27, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 27, 2013 – 12:39 P.M. EDT MR. EARNEST: Two quick announcements at the top before we go to your questions. They’re both scheduling announcements, actually. The first is, at 3:00 p.m. today the President will host a swearing-in ceremony for the new director of the United States Secret[Read More…]
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