Enroute Warsaw Poland–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011 – 4:45 P.M. CEST MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. As we make our way to Warsaw, I wanted to gaggle and bring with me Ben Rhodes, the President’s Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications. We also have with us Liz Sherwood-Randall, who is Senior Director[Read More…]
Day: May 27, 2011
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, May 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Victoria Nuland Named as Spokesman / Mark Toner Named as Deputy Spokesman Condemnation of the Attack on UN Interim Force in Lebanon / Call for Investigation U.S. Contribution to World Food Program to Benefit Somalis / U.S. Delegation A/S Carson[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, May 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Chief Warrant Officer Christopher R. Thibodeau, 28, of Chesterland, Ohio, died May 26 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained when his helicopter crashed during combat operations. He was[Read More…]
UN Chief Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 May 2011. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned today’s attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, adding that it is all the more deplorable as it occurred on the day the Organization has set aside for honouring the men and women who work to advance peace in war-torn countries. According to[Read More…]
HP Expands Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
NOAA: Endangered Species Listing for Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Not Warranted
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. After an extensive scientific review, NOAA announced today that Atlantic bluefin tuna currently do not warrant species protection under the Endangered Species Act. NOAA has committed to revisit this decision by early 2013, when more information will be available about the effects of the Deepwater Horizon[Read More…]
DOT Conducts Thousands of Surprise Passenger Carrier Safety Inspections to Boost Bus Safety
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and its state and local law enforcement partners conducted more than 3,000 surprise passenger carrier safety inspections over a two-week period in May that resulted in 442 unsafe buses or drivers being[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Napolitano’s Trip to New Delhi
NEW DELHI–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano visited New Delhi on May 25-27 to launch the first-ever U.S.-India Homeland Security Dialogue—a critical step forward in the ongoing partnership between the United States and India to strengthen homeland security and counterterrorism collaboration and ensure the safety and security[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton and Admiral Mike Mullen Re: Meeting with Pakistan Leaders
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Admiral Mullen and I have just completed a very extensive, open, frank, and constructive discussion with the leadership of Pakistan – with the president, the prime minister, the chief of staff of the army, General Kayani, the head of ISI, General Pasha, and[Read More…]
Lt. Gov. Simon to U.S. Reps: Protect Rock Island Arsenal, join new Defense Communities Caucus
CARBONDALE–(ENEWSPF)–May 27, 2011. With a major mission at the Rock Island Arsenal under threat, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is recruiting Congressmen to help keep Illinois military bases open and active in the Quad Cities and across the state. Simon sent letters to 10 U.S. Representatives from Illinois on Friday inviting[Read More…]
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