NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 February 2011 – The United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur (UNAMID) has significantly stepped up its patrols in the strife-torn region of Sudan where there was a recent resurgence of violence and is setting up a quick reaction force to help protect civilians. “I am deeply concerned[Read More…]
Day: February 16, 2011
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 16, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everybody. How’s everybody doing today? Q Welcome. MR. CARNEY: Excellent. Good. Well, thank you very much. I’m glad to be here. I really appreciate the turnout. I’ve never seen this room this crowded. Before we get started today,[Read More…]
Remarks at the Launch of Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011. Remarks by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, and Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, Egyptian Activist Sherif Mansour and Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Chair Sima Samar. UNDER SECRETARY BURNS: Good morning, everyone. I’m very pleased to welcome you to the Department of State and to the launch[Read More…]
IDOT Secretary Announces 2nd Consecutive Year Illinois Experienced Less Than 1,000 Roadway Fatalities
SPRINGFIELD–(ENWESPF)–February 16, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced that Illinois experienced fewer than 1,000 traffic fatalities in 2010 for the second straight year – reflecting record two-year lows for the state dating to 1921. Data from IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety shows[Read More…]
Il Dept. of Insurance Reminds Consumers to Check Flood Insurance as Snow Melts and Before Spring Rains
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011. The Illinois Department of Insurance is reminding homeowners and renters to prepare for the possibility of a spring flood by checking existing homeowner and renter policy coverage and determining whether to add flood insurance. “A combination of heavy rain and rapid snow melt could lead to a[Read More…]
Pipeline Problems: Transporting Tar Sands Oil Increases Likelihood of Spills
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011. A report released today highlights the elevated risk of pipeline spills throughout the nation as a result of increasing imports of dangerous tar sands oil. “Transporting tar sands crude is much more dangerous than transporting traditional oil,” said Sierra Club Dirty Fuels Campaign Director Kate Colarulli.[Read More…]
Study: Ozone Layer’s Future Linked Strongly to Changes in Climate
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011. The ozone layer — the thin atmospheric band high-up in the stratosphere that protects living things on Earth from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, not to be confused with damaging ozone pollution close to the ground — faces potential new challenges even as it continues its[Read More…]
Treasury Dept. Testifies at House Hearing ‘Are There Government Barriers to Housing Market Recovery?’
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2011. What follows is the written testimony of Chief of Homeownership Preservation Office Phyllis Caldwell before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity hearing on “Are There Government Barriers to the Housing Market Recovery?” Chairwoman Biggert, Ranking Member Gutierrez and Members[Read More…]
HHS’ Strategic Plan to Advance Vaccine and Immunization Science and Policy for Next Decade
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today unveiled a new National Vaccine Plan to enhance coordination of all aspects of federal vaccine and immunization activities. Its goal is to ensure that all Americans can access the preventive benefits of vaccines. The plan is a[Read More…]
Stop Using Excessive Force Against Protesters, UN Rights Chief Tells Bahrain
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 February 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief has voiced alarm at the excessive use of force by authorities in Bahrain, including the killing of two peaceful protesters, and urged respect for the right to demonstrate. Ali Abdulhadi al-Mushaima, 27, was shot on Monday and Fadhel Salman[Read More…]