Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Establishment of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations IRAQ Exxon Mobil’s Agreement with Kurdish Regions in Iraq / Investing in Iraqi Security Sector / Political and Legal Risks for U.S. Companies that Sign Contracts in Iraq before National Agreement[Read More…]
Day: November 22, 2011
Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act, November 22, 2011
Manchester, New Hampshire–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011 – 12:20 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Hampshire! (Applause.) It is good to be back. Hello, Little Green! (Applause.) It is good to be back in New Hampshire, although I have to say that I feel a little winter coming on around here. (Laughter.) This[Read More…]
Motion Sensing Wall Switches Recalled by HeathCo due to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 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…]
USW NEW VIDEO: Why the Oil Industry is Still Out of Control
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. From the United Steel Workers (USW): check out this new video that shows why we have to fight for our oil workers in an industry that’s fueled by money over all else: Source: usw.org
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards Nearly $1 Billion for California High-Speed Rail Construction
Building First Segment Will Employ More Than 100,000 People over Next Five Years WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded a $928.6 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed Rail. Construction will begin next year in Fresno, creating tens of[Read More…]
U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Awards $150 Million to Michigan to Expand High-Speed Rail in the Midwest
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today awarded $150 million to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for a high-speed rail project that will increase the safety and reliability of Amtrak’s Wolverine and Blue Water services between Detroit and Chicago and put more than 800 Americans back[Read More…]
George Bush and Tony Blair Found Guilty of War Crimes by Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal
KUALA LUMPUR—(ENEWSPF)–22 November 2011 – The Kuala Lumpur War Crimes Tribunal (Tribunal) has found George Bush and Tony Blair guilty of committing “crimes against peace” during the Iraq war. The symbolic verdict by the Tribunal, which is an initiative by Malaysia’s former premier Mahathir Mohamad, came after a two-year investigation[Read More…]
IDOT Unveils Life-Saving Yellow Dot Program
Program Provides Emergency Responders with Crucial Medical Information to Help Crash Victims; Agencies Partner to Boost Awareness CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. The Illinois Department of Transportation today unveiled the Illinois Yellow Dot program, a life-saving, traffic safety initiative that provides first responders with critical information to improve emergency care for persons[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Food Donations
Joins Volunteers at Greater Chicago Food Depository CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today joined volunteers with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to encourage support of food pantries across Illinois this holiday season. According to Feeding Illinois, the state’s eight food banks serve approximately 1.4 million individuals per year with[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, November 22, 2011
En Route Manchester, New Hampshire–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011 – 10:40 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Thank you all for being here as we make our way to New Hampshire, where the President will, as you know, give a speech making a strong case for Congress to pass the provision within the American Jobs[Read More…]