Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2014. Appearing on CBS’ “Face the Nation” today, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel urged a diplomatic approach to resolve what he described as a “dangerous situation” in Ukraine. The secretary explained the Defense Department’s strategic interest in Ukraine upon his recent return from a NATO ministerial meeting in[Read More…]
Month: March 2014
Secretary of State Kerry’s Interview With George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s This Week
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2014. QUESTION: We are joined now by Secretary of State John Kerry. Mr. Secretary, thanks for joining us this morning. We’ve got these reports now – Russian forces surrounding Ukrainian military bases in the Crimea. Ukraine’s prime minister says, “We are on the brink of disaster.” Is[Read More…]
That syringe problem? Santa Cruz needs a SIF
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. Last week I spent a beautiful few days in my hometown of Santa Cruz. What a treat it was to leave snowy New York for sunny California. I was able to walk the cliffs, surf, hang out with high school friends and catch up on the[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly to Host Housing Expo to Assist Homeowners and First-time Buyers on March 15
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host a Housing Expo to help homeowners with loan modifications and property tax appeals and to inform first-time homebuyers about down-payment assistance programs. The event will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Victory Apostolic Church,[Read More…]
National Veterans Art Museum Finalist for 2014 National Medal
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. The National Veterans Art Museum (NVAM) was announced today as a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor conferred on museums and libraries for service to the community. “The NVAM fosters a greater understanding of the real[Read More…]
Denali Trips to be Featured at Sierra Club Meeting on March 10
Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, March 10, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). National Sierra Club Outings Leader, Chris Beamsley, will show slides and tell of the[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of March 3, 2014
(Photo: Texas Tech University) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 3, 2014. March is National Women’s History Month. Its roots go back to March 8, 1857, when women from New York City factories staged a protest over working conditions. International Women’s Day was first observed in 1909, but it wasn’t until 1981 that[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for March 3, 2014
A winter past at 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[Read More…]
G-7 Leaders Statement on Ukraine, March 2, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2014. We, the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and the President of the European Council and President of the European Commission, join together today to condemn the Russian Federation’s clear violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Calls with Prime Minister Cameron, President Komorowski, and Chancellor Merkel
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 2, 2014. President Obama spoke separately this afternoon with Prime Minister Cameron of the United Kingdom, President Komorowski of Poland, and Chancellor Merkel of Germany. The leaders expressed their grave concern over Russia’s clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is a breach of international law[Read More…]
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