Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. MR. TONER: Good afternoon, welcome to the State Department. Today’s special briefing is on the U.S. Government response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. And we’re very fortunate to be joined today by the State Department’s Special Coordinator for Haiti, Tom Adams; and Mark Ward, the[Read More…]
Day: November 18, 2010
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 18, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton En Route to Lisbon, Portugal U.S.-Kazakhstan / Completion of the BN-350 Spent Fuel Program U.S. Mission to Nigeria Confirms Release of U.S. Citizens Who Had Been Taken Hostage in Niger Delta 10th Meeting of the Major Economies Forum MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Family Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. Like generations before them, today’s American families rely on their love and care for each other to face challenges. During National Family Week, we celebrate the resilient spirit of America’s families and their role in building vibrant communities and a strong Nation. My Administration remains committed[Read More…]
CEA Releases New Quarterly Analysis on Job and Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the Recovery Act. The report shows that the Act played a key role in changing the trajectory of the economy. Specifically, the Recovery Act added 2.7 percent to third quarter[Read More…]
President Clinton Announces $1.5 million Commitment in Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The William J. Clinton Foundation announced yesterday it has committed $1.5 million dollars in response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. In recent weeks, the disease has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people. As part of its immediate assistance, the Foundation is committing $1[Read More…]
Nearly One Million LifeLock Victims to Receive Refund Checks from FTC
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission began mailing refund checks yesterday to 957,928 people who were victims of allegedly false claims made by LifeLock, Inc., which told consumers it could provide absolute protection from identity theft if they signed up for its identity protection[Read More…]
John Podesta Op-ed on New START– Arms Control: Clarity in the Senate
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The following op-ed by John D. Podesta, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for American Progress, ran today in POLITICO: The New START treaty has genuine bipartisan support and ratification is crucial to restore the verification system, which lapsed when the original agreement expired[Read More…]
Arizona’s Immigration Law and the Cost of Cancelled Conferences and Conventions
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2010. The lucrative convention and conference business is the backbone of Arizona’s tourism industry and it has been significantly hurt by the state’s enactment in April of harsh anti-immigration legislation. The industry’s losses will cost the state $253 million in economic output and more than $86 million[Read More…]
UN committed to democratic transition in Myanmar, Ban tells Aung San Suu Kyi
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed that the United Nations will continue to support efforts towards a democratic transition in Myanmar, as he spoke with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi following her long-awaited release. Ms. Suu Kyi, the head of the National League for Democracy[Read More…]
Audubon And Toyota Announce Third Annual ‘Pennies for the Planet’ Campaign
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010—Kids around the country are gearing up for the third season of Pennies for the Planet, an environmental education and action campaign to protect wildlife and habitat. Pennies for the Planet is made possible by support from TogetherGreen, an Audubon initiative – in alliance with Toyota.[Read More…]
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