Chilean President Michelle Bachelet gives an account of the earthquake damage in the country. Video from CNN.
Day: February 27, 2010
Roads Ripped Apart in Chile (Video)
An earthquake destroyed bridges and ripped massive cracks into a roadway near Champa, Chile. Video from CNN.
Statement from Secretary of State Clinton Re: Earthquake in Chile
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. We are closely monitoring reports from Chile and across the Pacific rim, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have loved ones affected by this tragedy. The United States stands ready to provide necessary assistance to Chile in the days and weeks ahead[Read More…]
President Obama Statement Re: the Chilean Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. President Obama made the following statement on the earthquake in Chile and preparations for a possible tsunami that could reach American shores later today: Good morning, everybody. Earlier today, a devastating earthquake struck the nation of Chile, affecting millions of people. This catastrophic event was[Read More…]
Update: Chile Earthquake
CHILE–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. The death toll from this morning’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile has now risen to 147. Three of the deaths have been attributed to a tsunami wave hitting a Chilean coastal town. Several aftershocks have been reported and felt as far away as Argentina. Major structural damage[Read More…]
Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Hits Chile – Tsunami Warning Issued
CHILE–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. The U.S. Geological Survey has reported that an 8.8 magnitude earthquake has hit south of Chile’s capital around 3:30 a.m. local time. Seventy-eight deaths have been reported and it is anticipated that the toll could rise. Chile’s President Michelle Bachelet has declared a “state of catastrophe.” Santiago’s[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Says Washington Must Use This Opportunity to Enact Health Reform (Video and Text)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 27, 2010. As the Winter Olympics draw to a close this weekend, I just want to take a minute to congratulate all the athletes who competed in these games. And I especially want to say how proud I am of all the American men and women have achieved[Read More…]
Limbaugh’s Health Care Plan: Get Rich Or Die Tryin’
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Throughout the health care debate, Rush Limbaugh has gradually rolled out his health care plan. The provisions of the plan include being rich, eating applesauce if you can’t afford dentures, and not breaking your wrist. Limbaugh’s health care plan: "If you don’t have any teeth, so[Read More…]
Let Them Eat Applesauce: Right-Wing Media Mock The Uninsured
News Analysis Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– Right-wing media figures have mocked Democrats’ descriptions of hardships faced by their constituents who lack health insurance, including a story Rep. Louise Slaughter told about a woman who wore dentures that previously belonged to her dead sister. For example, Rush Limbaugh said, "So if you don’t[Read More…]
President Obama Signs Executive Order Promoting Excellence, Innovation and Sustainability at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2010. Today, President Obama signed an executive order renewing the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the White House East Room. This event demonstrates the President’s strong appreciation for the historic role these institutions have played in educating our citizens and the Administration’s[Read More…]