Amman, Jordan–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Good evening, everybody, thank you very much for your patience. I apologize for the delay. I’m just going to make a statement, and I’m not going to take any questions at this point in time. On behalf of President Obama, I am pleased to[Read More…]
Day: July 19, 2013
Justice Department Signs Agreement with the Town of Poestenkill, N.Y., to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. The Justice Department announced today an agreement with the town of Poestenkill, N.Y., to improve access to all aspects of civic life for persons with disabilities. The agreement was reached under Project Civic Access (PCA), the department’s wide-ranging initiative to ensure that cities, towns and counties[Read More…]
California Man Sentenced to 960 Months for Producing Child Pornography Involving Two Young Virginia Girls
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. John Stuart Dowell, 47, of Santa Cruz, Calif., was sentenced late yesterday in Harrisonburg, Va., to serve 960 months in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for producing child pornography. The sentence was announced by Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice[Read More…]
Eight Arrested in Puerto Rico on Charges of Illegal Trade in Endangered Sea Turtles for Human Consumption
Federal Agencies Announce Formation of Puerto Rico Environmental Crimes Task Force Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Federal authorities arrested eight people in the cities of Arroyo and Patillas, Puerto Rico, yesterday on felony and misdemeanor charges for the illegal take, possession and sale of endangered sea turtles and their parts for[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the FCC Vote to Modernize the E-Rate
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013. Today, the Federal Communications Commission took a first, important step toward realizing our vision of making 21st century classrooms available to every student in America. Preparing our nation’s students with the skills they need to get good jobs and compete with countries around the world will[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Trayvon Martin, July 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013 – 1:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I wanted to come out here, first of all, to tell you that Jay is prepared for all your questions and is very much looking forward to the session. The second thing is I want to let you know that[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, July 19, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 19, 2013 – 1:52 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I’m here to take your questions, traditional briefing. I would understand if folks need to go file — that’s fine. And I leave it to our friends in the front row to tell me how brief we can keep this.[Read More…]
Garfield Ridge Neighbors, Homeowners Demand Principal Reduction from TCF Bank for the Gutierrez Family
Chicago, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 19, 2013. Homeowners, neighbors, and members of Communities United Against Foreclosure and Eviction will gather in Garfield Ridge on Monday, July 22, at 6:00 PM to demand that TCF National Bank negotiate with a recently foreclosed family. They will gather at 5300 S. Monitor, another foreclosed, vacant property[Read More…]
Park Forest To Hold Grand Opening For Rail Fan Park, July 27
Park Forest’s Rail Fan Park. (Photo: VOPF) Site of one of the largest rail intersections in the country Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The village of Park Forest will officially unveil its latest park, and what village officials are hoping will be a national tourist destination, the Park Forest Rail Fan Park,[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for July 19, 2013
The Park Forest Police Station. (Photo: Gary Kopycinski) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Editor’s Note: We continue our reporting on news from police reports. Besides covering the many stories from around Park Forest that otherwise might go unnoticed, we want to bring more complete coverage of police reports than is reported by other[Read More…]