Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ANNOUNCEMENT Crash of UN Plane in the Democratic Republic of Congo YEMEN U.S. Is Consulting with the Government and Opposition / Government Should Address Concerns of People of Yemen / U.S. Condemns All Acts of Violence / Goal Is Peaceful Solution[Read More…]
Day: April 4, 2011
Vice President, Two Managers of Indiana Waste Treatment Facility Sentenced for Clean Water Act Felonies
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. Three officials of Ecological Systems, Inc. (ESI), an oil reclamation company that operated a centralized waste treatment facility in Indianapolis, IN, were sentenced in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana for felony violations of the Clean Water Act. The prosecution stemmed from ESI’s intentional discharges of[Read More…]
FAA Will Mandate Inspections for Early Models of 737 Aircraft
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. The FAA will issue an emergency directive tomorrow that will require operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage. This action will initially apply to a total of approximately 175 aircraft worldwide, 80 of which are U.S.-registered[Read More…]
Libya: UN Envoy Stresses Importance of Concerted Global Effort to End Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 April 2011 – The international community must continue to work together to help the people of Libya find a solution to their conflict, the United Nations envoy for the North African country said today, adding it remained unclear how long the current situation would last. “It is clear[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: Secretary General Ban Instructs UN Troops to Take All Necessary Steps to Protect Civilians
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 April 2011 – United Nations peacekeepers in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by French forces, carried out a military operation today to prevent the use of heavy weapons against civilians in Abidjan after Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon instructed them to take “all necessary measures” to defend themselves and protect innocent lives[Read More…]
More Than 30 Killed in UN Plane Crash in Capital of DR Congo
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 April 2011 – Only one person out of 33 passengers and crew members has survived a United Nations plane crash today at the main airport in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The plane, which had been travelling from the north-eastern city of Kisangani,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by jay Carney, April 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. I want to begin with a couple of scheduling announcements or updates. First, regarding some energy events this week for the President, the President this week will make two trips as he continues speaking directly with Americans about[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, April 4, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Harry Lew, 21, of Santa Clara, Calif., died April 3 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Highlights State’s Preparedness Efforts for Spring Flooding
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the state has taken several actions to ensure it is well prepared for the possibility of severe flooding this spring. Officials continue to closely monitor several Illinois waterways, after snow melt and spring rains have contributed to rising water levels. “This year[Read More…]
Transportation Agencies Partner with State Police to Improve Safety, Reduce Crashes in Illinois Work Zones
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 4, 2011. As the 2011 highway construction season gets under way, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois Tollway, Illinois State Police, Local Laborers Union, road builders and other Illinois Strategic Highway Safety Plan members partnered today to announce their participation in National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 4-8. The[Read More…]
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