WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. Today, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Edward Markey (D-MA) to introduce the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act, a bill that would protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence by preventing an individual subject[Read More…]
Day: June 17, 2014
Kirk, Durbin, Davis, Bustos: We Must Work Together To Improve Our Deteriorating Waterways Infrastructure
Members Urge Illinois Government & Industry to Coordinate Efforts to Join Federal Pilot Program That Could Benefit Modernization of Locks and Dams on Mississippi and Illinois Rivers WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL) and Cheri Bustos (D-IL)[Read More…]
Interior Secretary Jewell, Governor Patrick Announced the Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Energy Area Available for Commercial Development
742,000-acre zone off Massachusetts coast more than doubles federal offshore acreage available for utility-scale wind energy projects BOSTON, MA–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy resources and cut carbon pollution, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and Bureau[Read More…]
Center for American Progress Calls for Integrated Diplomatic and Security Strategy to Manage the Threat Posed by Terrorist Groups in Iraq and Syria
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. As news of atrocities perpetuated by the terrorist group Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham, or ISIS, continue to proliferate, the Center for American Progress released an issue brief today urging the Obama administration to prepare for possible targeted military strikes against the militants in Iraq[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and 1871 Announce Major 25,000 Square Foot Expansion
Move Will Grow Chicago’s Digital Entrepreneurship Hub by 50 Percent This Summer CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by 1871 CEO Howard A. Tullman and members of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center board of directors to announce that 1871 will grow by 25,000 square feet this summer. The[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, June 17, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Vital Voices Global Trailblazer Award for Razan Zaitouneh SRI LANKA Continuing Violence DEPARTMENT Visiting National Geographic Kids Reporter Mallory Moore LIBYA Arrest of Ahmed Abu Khatallah IRAQ/IRAN/REGION Deputy Secretary Burns’ Meeting on Margins of P5+1 Talks Political Steps Forward U.S. Engagement[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Kerry at the Second Day of Our Ocean Conference
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, welcome back, everybody. Good morning to you all. And thank you, Mr. President, for that announcement. And I think many of you saw the sneak preview in the newspaper this morning, in The Washington Post, about a major announcement that John Podesta will[Read More…]
Attorney General Holder Delivers Statement on the Arrest of Ahmed Abu Khatallah for His Role in Attack in Benghazi, Libya
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. Attorney General Eric Holder released the following statement Tuesday regarding the arrest of Ahmed Abu Khatallah for his role in the attack on the U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya: “Our nation’s memory is long and our reach is far. The arrest of Ahmed Abu Khatallah represents a[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, June 17, 2014
En Route Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014 – 11:50 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome aboard Air Force One as we make the first of two stops, the first being to Pittsburgh, where, as you know, the President will be meeting with workers at TechShop, a company that helps American investors make[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Biden to the Press at U.S. Embassy — Brasilia, Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2014. THE VICE PRESIDENT: It’s good to be back in the embassy. I am looking forward to meeting everyone in the embassy in a few moments. Look, before I begin, on behalf of the United States, I’d like to extend my condolences for the loss of life[Read More…]
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE:
Most Viewed
What A Former Roller Rink is Now at SD 162
6301 views