Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Despite the continued documentation of weed resistance all over the United States, as well as the world, another line of herbicide-tolerant crops developed by Monsanto is currently in the pipeline awaiting likely approval by U.S. regulators. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health[Read More…]
Day: August 8, 2014
Governor Quinn Kicks-Off 2014 Illinois State Fair
Annual Family-Friendly Agricultural Showcase Features Entertainment and Activities for Everyone SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–August 8, 2014. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by families and officials from across the state to kick-off the 2014 Illinois State Fair. The annual 10-day agricultural celebration features a wide variety of family-friendly activities including food, racing, music[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Issues Liberia Travel Warning
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2014. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens against non-essential travel to Liberia. After review of health conditions, the U.S. Department of State ordered the departure of family members residing with Embassy staff in Monrovia to begin August 8, 2014. U.S. government employees in Liberia will[Read More…]
United States Files Enforcement Action Against Michigan Cheese Company and Owners to Stop Distribution of Adulterated Cheese Products
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. A civil complaint was filed today in federal court in Michigan against S. Serra Cheese Company of Clinton Township, Michigan, and its owners, Stefano and Fina Serra, to prevent the distribution of adulterated cheese, announced Assistant Attorney General Stuart F. Delery of the Justice Department’s Civil[Read More…]
Seventh Defendant Indicted in Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry Murder Case
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 7, 2014. Rosario Rafael Burboa-Alvarez was indicted by a federal grand jury in Tucson yesterday, becoming the seventh man charged in connection with the murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, announced Attorney General Eric Holder and U.S. Attorney Laura E. Duffy of the Southern District of[Read More…]
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Iraq, August 7, 2014
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2014 – 10:10 P.M. EDT MS. MEEHAN: Hi, everybody. This is Bernadette at the National Security Council. Thank you for joining us for this call on Iraq. This call will be on background, which means you can quote the speakers as senior administration officials and not by[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Chamber Players Fall Concert to be Held on Friday, September 5
Tickets Now on Sale – Seating is Limited Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. As the leaves fall come celebrate the woods with a concert by Ingrid Krizan and the Thorn Creek Chamber Players on Friday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Tickets are on sale now[Read More…]
Candlelight Vigil for Gaza in Chicago on August 9: A Call for Humanity
Chicago—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. On Saturday, August 9, join us for a peaceful and somber candlelight vigil in remembrance of all the souls lost in the ongoing illegitimate assault on Palestinians in Gaza. We will meet at Water Tower Park, 180 East Pearson Street, where the commemoration speech will take place. We[Read More…]
‘Take Back Your Power’ Movie Screening and Discussion at UUCC on Friday, August 22
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. The documentary film ‘Take Back Your Power’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest, on Friday, August 22 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow the film screening. With compelling insight from insiders, government representatives, whistle-blowers, lawyers, doctors and[Read More…]
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby on Airstrikes in Iraq, August 8, 2014
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 8, 2014. At approximately 6:45 a.m. EDT, the U.S. military conducted a targeted airstrike against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists. Two F/A-18 aircraft dropped 500-pound laser-guided bombs on a mobile artillery piece near Erbil. ISIL was using this artillery to shell Kurdish forces defending[Read More…]
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