Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Well, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, Ranking Member Corker, thank you very, very much for having us here today. We look forward to this opportunity to be able to share with you President Obama’s vision with respect to not just this action, but[Read More…]
Day: September 3, 2013
Sen. Menendez, Chairman of Foreign Relations Committee Opening Remarks at Hearing on Authorization of Use of Military Force in Syria
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered the below statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s hearing, “Authorization of Use of Force in Syria.” The remarks follow: “Let me welcome Secretary Kerry, Secretary Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs[Read More…]
California Appeals Court Affirms Marine Wilderness Decision at Point Reyes National Seashore
Point Reyes, Calif.–(ENEWSPF)–September 4, 2013 – A 9th Circuit Appeals Court ruling today affirmed the Obama Administration’s marine wilderness designation for Drakes Estero, the ecological heart of the Point Reyes National Seashore in California, and the only marine wilderness area on the West Coast. The appeals court ruled that the Drakes Bay[Read More…]
Citizen Groups Win Temporary Halt to Destruction at Kentucky Coal Mine
Simultaneous appeal calls for officials to acknowledge and address health risks during permitting of mountaintop removal mining projects Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. Today a U.S. District Court decided leave in place an order it issued late last Friday requiring Leeco Inc. to halt mountaintop removal mining at the Stacy Branch[Read More…]
Senator Durbin Statement on the Situation in Syria, Sept. 3, 2013
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement today regarding the situation in Syria: “The President gave a powerful and historic speech this afternoon, challenging Congress and the American people to begin a debate about how to respond to the atrocities in Syria. As[Read More…]
Number of Syrian Refugees Tops 2 Million, With ‘More on the Way,’ – UN Agency
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–3 September 2013 – With an estimated 5,000 desperate Syrians fleeing their homes every day, the spiralling violence in the country has now created more than 2 million refugees, the United Nations refugee agency announced today, adding that there is no sign the “humanitarian calamity” will end anytime soon. “The[Read More…]
Syria: With Samples En Route to Labs, Secretary General Calls on UN Security Council to Develop Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–3 September 2013 – With the United Nations chemical weapons team working “around the clock” to expedite analyses of samples taken in Syria, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Security Council members to unite and develop an appropriate response should allegations regarding the use of such weapons prove true.[Read More…]
Defense Secretary Hagel Urges Congress to Support Military Action Against Syria, Sept. 3, 2013
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013 – Emphasizing the need to protect U.S. national security interests, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today he supports President Barack Obama’s decision to seek congressional authorization for the use of force in Syria. Hagel joined Secretary of State John F. Kerry and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Before Meeting with Members of Congress on the Situation in Syria, Sept. 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 3, 2013 – 9:51 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the leaders of both parties for being here today to discuss what is a very serious issue facing the United States. And the fact that I’ve had a chance to speak to many of you, and[Read More…]
September Sparkles at Thorn Creek Nature Center
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 3, 2013. Late summer is a special time at Thorn Creek Nature Center. Besides the joys of walking the cool, green-canopied trails of Thorn Creek Nature Preserve, there are many other activities, events and programs for everyone. Wednesday Morning Walkers can enjoy the early morning and late[Read More…]