Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014. Last night, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs released a 442-page discussion draft of legislation to overhaul the nation’s housing finance system. The draft bill would wind down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and replace them with a system under which the government[Read More…]
Day: March 17, 2014
A Sure Sign Spring Is On The Way- IDNR Prepares For Prescribed Burns
Fire management keeps natural areas healthy and safe SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014. For the next several weeks, crews from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be conducting prescribed burns statewide. Spring burn season typically starts as soon as the weather is suitable and continues through mid-April. Most Illinois habitats are[Read More…]
Cook County Woman Honored as Illinois Veteran of the Month
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) recognized Akeela White – a U.S. Army veteran, distinguished veteran leader, and the Assistant General Counsel in the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) Legal Department for JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A – as the Illinois Veteran of the Month for March[Read More…]
Fourteen IL Veterans Organizations to Receive More Than $241,000 in Grants
Thanks to Veterans Cash Lottery Ticket Sales SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today announced a total of $241,582 in grants from Veterans’ Cash scratch-off lottery ticket sales to help fourteen non-profits and local governmental entities deliver specialized programs and services to the Illinois veteran community.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, March 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014 Index for Today’s Briefing UKRAINE White House Teleconference / Sanctions NORTH KOREA UN Human Rights Review / Special Envoy Robert King Statement UKRAINE Sanctions / Plans Ahead for Ukraine’s Government Russian Proposals U.S. Tools / Possibility of Expanded Sanctions MIDDLE EAST PEACE Abbas Visit / Status[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, March 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014 – 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I want to welcome President Abbas to the Oval Office. It was a year ago this week that I had the opportunity to visit the Palestinian Territories and very much appreciated the hospitality that President Abbas showed when I[Read More…]
Background Briefing by Senior White House Administration Officials on Ukraine, March 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 17, 2014 – 9:39 A.M. EDT MS. HAYDEN: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining us on yet another snow day here in Washington. Hopefully, by now you’ve seen that we have put out a new executive order this morning on Ukraine, and we have a number of senior[Read More…]
GM Redoubles Safety Efforts, Announces New Recalls
2009-2014 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana to get reworked instrument panel material to meet compliance for unbelted passengers 2013 and some 2014 Cadillac XTS models to be repaired to prevent possible brake booster corrosion that may result in overheating Some 2008-2009 and all 2010-2013 Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, some[Read More…]
Affordable Care Act Marketplace Enrollment Hits 5 Million Milestone
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2014. By Marilyn Tavenner, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. As this historic open enrollment period enters its final weeks, millions of Americans are finding quality, affordable coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act. Fernando Valdez and Denise Schroeder were part of a weekend wave of[Read More…]
Journalist and Author Mike Power To Discuss New Synthetic Drugs and Future of Drug Control
Free Seminar Will Address Silk Road, Online Drug Markets, and New Zealand’s First-Of-Its-Kind Law to Regulate New Drugs NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 17, 2014. On Wednesday, March 19, investigative journalist Mike Power will talk about ‘concierge drug design’ – foreign labs being used by entrepreneurs in the UK, US and EU to[Read More…]
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
Most Viewed
What A Former Roller Rink is Now at SD 162
6305 views