GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–9 March 2012. The United Nations relief chief today urged Syrian authorities to allow unrestricted access to humanitarian organizations to deliver aid to people affected by the ongoing violence, sayingshe was “horrified” by the destruction she had seen in some of the areas she visited during her two-day visit to[Read More…]
Day: March 9, 2012
New Outbreak of Violence Displaces Thousands More in Yemen – UN refugee Agency
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 March 2012. The United Nations refugee agency reported today that Yemen is facing a new wave of internal displacement, with tens of thousands of civilians fleeing tribal clashes in the north and fresh fighting between Government troops and militants in the country’s south. The situation is particularly difficult[Read More…]
One Year After Devastating Earthquake, UN Praises Japan’s Recovery
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–9 March 2012. On the eve of the first anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 20,000 people in eastern Japan, United Nations officials praised the country’s recovery and highlighted the progress made to improve nuclear safety. “Just a few days ago, UN experts reported that[Read More…]
SEIU’s Mary Kay Henry on February Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) International President Mary Kay Henry issued the following statement after the release of the monthly jobs report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicating the economy added 227,000 jobs in February 2012: “Today’s report marks two full years of job growth[Read More…]
As Construction Sector Unemployment Remains High, LIUNA Turns up the Heat on Congress to Pass a Highway Bill
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012 – Despite the addition of 227,000 jobs to the overall economy last month, the latest construction jobs numbers released today by the U.S. Department of Labor reveal that unemployment in the construction industry remains high at 17.1 percent. Nationwide, 1.4 million construction workers are still looking[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan After Their Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. SECRETARY CLINTON:Well, good morning, and welcome to the State Department. It’s always a pleasure to have Foreign Minister Kim back in Washington. And I also have the honor of greeting incoming Ambassador Choi, who presented his credentials at the State Department this morning. I look forward[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Innovation Awards For the Empowerment of Women and Girls Ceremony
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. SECRETARY CLINTON:Well, indeed, it is a pleasure to welcome all of you here to the State Department to what we call the Ben Franklin Room. Ben is right up there. He was probably our first well known innovator, and we think it’s especially appropriate that we[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Proclaims AmeriCorps Week in Illinois
Commends Volunteers for “Getting Things Done” SPRINGFIELD, Illinois–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn proclaimed March 10-18, 2012 as AmeriCorps Week in Illinois. AmeriCorps provides opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. “AmeriCorps volunteers dedicate themselves to[Read More…]
State Energy Office Announces Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program
New Program will Support Energy Efficiency in Illinois; Website will Help Increase Number of Trade Ally Partnerships CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) State Energy Office today announced the Illinois Energy Now Trade Ally Program to further energy efficiency efforts in Illinois. The new[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Announces Federal Approval of Illinois Coastal Management Program
Federal Funding Will Support Investments in Preservation, Enhancement of Coastal Resources CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–March 9, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at a signing ceremony celebrating approval of the Illinois Coastal Management Program (ICMP). Today’s signing[Read More…]