Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. “I appreciate the hard work, led by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus, to develop this recovery and restoration plan for the Gulf Coast. The BP oil spill has created significant environmental and economic challenges for the region. My Administration is committed to working with the people of[Read More…]
Day: September 28, 2010
Remarks by the First Lady During Conference Call with Nurses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, thanks so much, Dr. Wakefield. Thank you for that introduction but more importantly thank you for your hard work in fighting for health care reform for so many years. She’s truly been a wonderful advocate and a partner to this White House.[Read More…]
Press Briefing by Federal On-Scene Coordinator Rear Admiral Paul Zukunft, September 28, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. Paul Zukunft: Well, good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. And again, it’s great to be joined by NOAA, our scientific support coordinator, and also with David who represents academia as we look at this phase of the operation, as we look at what’s below the[Read More…]
NOAA Seafood Sampling and Testing Priorities for Federal Closed Area
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. NOAA’s Fisheries Service first prohibited commercial and recreational fishing in federal waters impacted by the Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill as a seafood safety measure in early May. The closed area was 88,522 square miles or 37 percent of the Gulf of Mexico federal waters at its[Read More…]
Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday, October 3rd
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2010. Smoke alarms save lives and can cut the risk of dying in a fire in half. But, in order to fulfill their life-saving duty, these devices need to be properly installed, well maintained and in good working order. That’s why the Office of the Illinois State Fire[Read More…]