Day: October 20, 2011

State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, October, 20, 2011

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Future of NATO Mission Confirmation on Qadhafi Death / Momentous Day for the People of Libya NATO Confirmation of Convoy Strike Controlling and Destroying Conventional Weapons / MANPADS Destruction Road Ahead for TNC needs / Establish Control of Militias /[Read More…]

Cannabinoid ‘Completely’ Prevents Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Study Says

Philadelphia, PA–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  The administration of the non-psychotropic plant cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) ‘completely prevents’ the onset of nerve pain associated with chemotherapy treatment, according to preclinical data published in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia. Investigators at Temple University assessed the effect of CBD in an animal model of on[Read More…]

General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain Chocolate Flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  General Mills is voluntarily recalling a single day’s production of Chocolate flavor Fiber One 90-Calorie Chewy Bars because of a labeling issue.  Product produced on this date may have been packaged incorrectly, and may contain sensitive ingredients not listed on the box’s ingredient label, including[Read More…]

Fact Sheet: The United States and Norway – NATO Allies and Global Partners

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  President Obama hosted Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg for a meeting in the Oval Office on October 20.  The visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Norway, which are grounded in our common heritage, values, ideals and interests.  The leaders renewed their commitments[Read More…]

Readout of President Obama’s Videoconference with Chancellor Merkel, President Sarkozy and Prime Minister Cameron

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.   President Obama held a videoconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, and British Prime Minister David Cameron.  They discussed developments in Libya and the European financial crisis.  Chancellor Merkel and President Sarkozy fully understand the urgency of the issues in the Eurozone[Read More…]

White House to Eliminate $3.5 Billion in Wasteful Federal Real Estate Costs

WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)–October 20, 2011.  Today, the White House Campaign to Cut Waste announced important progress in the effort to rid the government of excess property. Last year, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum titled “Disposing of Unneeded Federal Real Estate” directing agencies to identify and dispose of $3 billion[Read More…]

National Taxi Workers Alliance Affiliates with the AFL-CIO

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–Oct. 20, 2011.  With the presentation today of a groundbreaking charter as a National Organizing Committee of the AFL-CIO, the National Taxi Workers Alliance became the 57th organization to be affiliated with the national federation of American unions.  The taxi workers are emblematic not only of changing employment relationships[Read More…]

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