Day: January 13, 2010

U.S. Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is headed toward earthquake-devastated Haiti and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow to provide airlift support for the disaster-response mission, the commander of U.S. Southern Command reported today. Meanwhile, Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser said, Southcom is “seriously looking” at[Read More…]

Statement by Departments of Homeland Security and Immigration Re: Removals to Haiti

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. “Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary John Morton today halted all removals to Haiti for the time being in response to the devastation caused by yesterday’s earthquake. ICE continues to closely monitor the situation.”   Source: dhs.gov

Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Re: Haiti

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. “The entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extends its sympathy for the devastation and loss of life in Haiti following last night’s earthquake–a disaster that has called the world to action in response. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are leading[Read More…]

Rep.Schakowsky Statement on Haiti Earthquake

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2009.  Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement of support in the aftermath of the earthquake that has devastated Haiti.  Rep. Schakowsky has traveled to Haiti several times over the years to assist in the construction of medical clinics, building infrastructure, and increasing economic opportunity. “Our[Read More…]

WHO Spearheads Health Response to Earthquake in Haiti

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2010.  The severe earthquake that struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic has inflicted large-scale damage, including on hospitals and health facilities, and large numbers of casualties are feared. Immediate health priorities include: search and rescue of survivors trapped underneath rubble; treatment of people with major trauma injuries; preventing[Read More…]

FEMA Trailer Auction Should Be Stopped

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010.  Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding news that mobile homes and trailers from Hurricane Katrina are being auctioned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): “FEMA’s current endeavor to dispose of trailers through the GSA[Read More…]

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Mattress Sets by Mattress World

WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Mattress Sets Units: About 750 Manufacturer: Mattress World, of Dallas, Texas[Read More…]

SEIU: Tragedy in Haiti Calls on Each of Us to Act

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010.  Today, the Service Employees International Union released this statement by International President Andy Stern on the devastating earthquake in Haiti: “The whole world is watching the devastation in Haiti following yesterday’s earthquake with horror, compassion and desire to act.  “This catastrophe calls on each of us to[Read More…]

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