SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. The state of Illinois was awarded a $3.4 million bonus for its effective administration of the Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program (SNAP), USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today. Illinois was recognized for its accuracy rate of 98.3 percent, which ranked fourth in the nation, and having[Read More…]
Day: June 17, 2011
Readout of President Obama’s Call With Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Earlier today, President Obama called Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, to congratulate him and his team on winning the NBA Finals. The President told Coach Carlisle that he is really proud of the way the team played and congratulated him on the[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on UN Human Rights Council Resolution Re: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Today, for the first time in history, the United Nations adopted a resolution dedicated to advancing the basic human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons. This marks a significant milestone in the long struggle for equality, and the beginning of a universal[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Today, the UN Human Rights Council adopted the first ever UN resolution on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. This represents a historic moment to highlight the human rights abuses and violations that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people face around[Read More…]
UN Rights Body Hits Out Against Violence Based on Sexual Orientation
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 June 2011. The United Nations Human Rights Council today expressed grave concern at the violence and discrimination experienced by people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity and called for a global study to document the suffering they face. In a resolution adopted narrowly in Geneva, the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT U.S. Applauds Historic Adoption of UN Resolution on Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons Appointment of Special Rapporteur Ahmed Shaheed on Iran Human Rights Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan LIBYA Delivery of[Read More…]
Individual Detained in Incident Near Pentagon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. Yonathan Melaku, 22, of Alexandria, VA., was detained this morning for trespass after he was seen in Arlington National Cemetery at a time when the cemetery was closed. Initial contact with Melaku found he was carrying items which caused initial concerns about the public’s safety, prompting[Read More…]
Army Announces Site for National Museum
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011. The Army announced today that the North Post of Fort Belvoir, Va., will be the site of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (NMUSA), scheduled to open in June 2015. Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh approved the decision this week, which also marked[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 17, 2011 – Update as of noon EDT. Used Fuel Pool at Fukushima Did Not Go Dry, NRC Staff Concludes Plant Status The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff said it now appears the agency was mistaken in its early conclusion that the used fuel pool at the Fukushima Daiichi[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, June 17, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 17, 2011 Coyle Stresses Disagreement with AARP Regarding Social Security Benefit Cuts A story ran in The Wall Street Journal today stating that AARP supports cutting Social Security benefits. “AARP does not speak for all seniors. And on this topic probably not for many of their own members,”[Read More…]
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