Day: April 9, 2011

GM Recall of Certain Model Year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Vehicles

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 9, 2011. Summary: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles.  During manufacturing the steering wheel could have been improperly fastened and may detach from the steering column. Consequence: Should the steering wheel detach from the steering column while driving, the driver could lose the[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Army Casualty, April 9, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Keith T. Buzinski, 26, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died April 7 in Logar province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire.[Read More…]

DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, April 8, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011.  The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Jason A. Rogers, 28, of Brandon, Miss., died April 7 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd[Read More…]

Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 9, 2011 (11:30 A.M. EDT)

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M. EDT.Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) has increased its efforts to remove highly radioactive water that is slowing restoration of reactor cooling systems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, the Japan Atomic Industrial Forum reports. For the last several days,[Read More…]

Remarks by President Obama on the Budget, April 8, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011 – 11:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good evening.  Behind me, through the window, you can see the Washington Monument, visited each year by hundreds of thousands from around the world.  The people who travel here come to learn about our history and to be inspired by[Read More…]

Statement from President Obama on the Violence in Syria

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011.   strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks.  I also condemn any use of violence by protesters.  The United States extends our condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims. [Read More…]

Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011.   The U.S. Government is deeply troubled by reports of deaths and injuries resulting from this morning’s clash at Camp Ashraf. Although we do not know what exactly transpired early this morning at Ashraf, this crisis and the loss of life was initiated by the Government[Read More…]

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