Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. “I want to congratulate Senator Joe Lieberman on an extraordinary career in public service. Joe has spent four decades fighting for what he believes in on behalf of the people of Connecticut. From cracking down on polluters and deadbeat dads as Connecticut’s Attorney General to his[Read More…]
Day: January 19, 2011
U.S. – China Joint Statement, January 19, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. 1. At the invitation of President Barack Obama of the United States of America, President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China is paying a state visit to the United States of America from January 18-21, 2011. During his visit, President Hu met with Vice[Read More…]
Army Releases December and 2010 Suicide Data
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. The Army released today suicide data for the month of December and for 2010. During December, among active-duty soldiers, there were 12 potential suicides: one has been confirmed as suicide, and 11 remain under investigation. To compare and update, in November, the Army reported 11 potential[Read More…]
Governors: What They’re Saying About the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. As Congress considers legislation that would repeal the Affordable Care Act, it’s important to take a look at who is opposing repeal. Here’s what state Governors are saying: Washington Governor Christine Gregoire “The House of Representatives will soon consider H.R. 2, which would repeal the Act[Read More…]
UN Political Chief Warns Security Council of Heightened Tensions in Middle East
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The United Nations political affairs chief today warned the Security Council of developments in Israeli-Palestinian talks, the occupied Palestinian territory and in Lebanon which have heightened tensions in the region of late. “As a new year begins, hopefully one of progress in Middle East peacemaking,[Read More…]
United Nations to Send Human Rights Team to Assesses Situation in Tunisia
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The UN’s human rights chief will send a team to Tunisia next week to assess the country’s human rights situation amidst recent political unrest, which her office says has so far led to more than 100 deaths. “I have been asking myself what my office,[Read More…]
Security Council Reinforces UN Mission in Cote d’Ivoire With More Peacekeepers, Helicopters
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2011 – The UN Security Council today authorized the immediate reinforcement of its nearly 9,000-strong peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire with an additional 2,000 peacekeepers and three armed helicopters to help protect civilians in the post-electoral deadlock gripping the country. In a unanimous resolution adopted under Chapter[Read More…]
Parental Divorce Linked to Suicidal Thoughts
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Adult children of divorce are more likely to have seriously considered suicide than their peers from intact families, suggests new research from the University of Toronto. In a paper published online this week in the journal Psychiatry Research, investigators examined gender specific differences among a sample[Read More…]
Coalition of Clean Air Groups Bring Actions Against Federal Government
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Today, a coalition of clear air advocates is acting to compel the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to fulfill their obligations to protect the nation’s largest and most scenic national parks, wilderness areas, and[Read More…]
Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. Issues Allergen Alert on Valu Time Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling “Valu Time Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips”, 5 oz., UPC Code 11225-03388 as the product contains undeclared milk protein. People with allergies or severe sensitivity to milk protein may be at risk of serious[Read More…]