Millers Creek, NC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011 – 5:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Millers Creek! (Applause.) It is great to be here. (Applause.) It is great to be back in North Carolina. (Applause.) And I bet — I know it’s a little warm out here, so if anybody wants to take[Read More…]
Day: October 17, 2011
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, October 17, 2011
Wshington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAQ Troop Presence / Building a Comprehensive Partnership / Strategic Framework Agreement IRAN Terrorist Plot / Briefing Teams / Turkish Government / Violation of International Law / Iranian Response / Vienna Convention on Consular Relations / Swiss and Pakistan Protecting Powers[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago to Hold Teach-Ins and Guided Discussions Nearly Every Day
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. A successful movement is a movement that constantly reflects upon its own struggles, those of the past, and its relation to other movements. Which is why the Occupy Chicago Education Committee has been working around the clock to bring you a huge and diverse list of teach-ins[Read More…]
OccupyPittsburgh Demands BNY Mellon Return $2 Billion Attorneys General Say Bank Overcharged Clients – Picket Planned
Calls on PA Attorney General to investigate bank’s management of PA pension funds too; Also to join Anti-War rally on Tuesday Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. On Wednesday, October 19, Occupy Pittsburgh and other supporters of the Occupy movement will picket the Bank of New York Mellon Tower in Pittsburgh. The[Read More…]
Kroger Recalls Select Containers of Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream for Undeclared Allergen
CINCINNATI, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) said it is recalling select containers of Private Selection Extreme Moose Tracks Ice Cream sold in 10 states because it may contain peanuts not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a full refund or[Read More…]
DOT Announces $928.5 Million To Put Americans Back to Work Repairing, Rebuilding, Modernizing the Nation’s Transit Infrastructure
Federal funds will create jobs nationwide by strengthening transit choices while improving safety and reliabili DETROIT –(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that transit providers across the nation will receive a share of $928.5 million in federal funds for more than 300 public transportation projects in[Read More…]
DOT Fines Orbitz for Violating Price Advertising Rules
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the online ticket agent Orbitz $60,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. “Consumers have a right to know the full price they will be paying for air fares,”[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady and Dr. Biden at Joining Forces Heroes at Home 1,000 Rebuild Event
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011 – 11:57 A.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, David, for that introduction. And thank you for your continued work on behalf of our military families and veterans. And thanks, too, to Gary for all of the great work that Rebuilding Together is doing around the country to[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act at Asheville Regional Airport
Asheville, North Carolina–(ENEWSPF)–October 17, 2011 – 10:53 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Asheville! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Asheville, North Carolina! (Applause.) I love Asheville. In fact, I think I should be on the tourism promotion bureau of Asheville. (Applause.) Every time I meet somebody I say, have[Read More…]
Former Owner of Airline Services Company Pleads Guilty in Scheme to Defraud Illinois-Based Ryan International Airlines
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—October 17, 2011. A former owner and operator of a Florida-based airline services company pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in West Palm Beach, Fla., to participating in a kickback scheme to defraud Ryan International Airlines, a charter airline company located in Rockford, Ill., the Department of Justice announced. [Read More…]