Day: February 16, 2011

White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, February 16, 2011

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011 – 12:43 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY:  Good afternoon, everybody.  How’s everybody doing today? Q    Welcome. MR. CARNEY:  Excellent.  Good.  Well, thank you very much.  I’m glad to be here.  I really appreciate the turnout.  I’ve never seen this room this crowded. Before we get started today,[Read More…]

Remarks at the Launch of Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011.  Remarks by Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State, William J. Burns, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, and Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, Egyptian Activist Sherif Mansour and Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission Chair Sima Samar. UNDER SECRETARY BURNS: Good morning, everyone. I’m very pleased to welcome you to the Department of State and to the launch[Read More…]

IDOT Secretary Announces 2nd Consecutive Year Illinois Experienced Less Than 1,000 Roadway Fatalities

SPRINGFIELD–(ENWESPF)–February 16, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced that Illinois experienced fewer than 1,000 traffic fatalities in 2010 for the second straight year – reflecting record two-year lows for the state dating to 1921.  Data from IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety shows[Read More…]

Il Dept. of Insurance Reminds Consumers to Check Flood Insurance as Snow Melts and Before Spring Rains

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011.  The Illinois Department of Insurance is reminding homeowners and renters to prepare for the possibility of a spring flood by checking existing homeowner and renter policy coverage and determining whether to add flood insurance. “A combination of heavy rain and rapid snow melt could lead to a[Read More…]

Pipeline Problems: Transporting Tar Sands Oil Increases Likelihood of Spills

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011.  A report released today highlights the elevated risk of pipeline spills throughout the nation as a result of increasing imports of dangerous tar sands oil. “Transporting tar sands crude is much more dangerous than transporting traditional oil,” said Sierra Club Dirty Fuels Campaign Director Kate Colarulli.[Read More…]

Treasury Dept. Testifies at House Hearing ‘Are There Government Barriers to Housing Market Recovery?’

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—February 16, 2011.  What follows is the written testimony of Chief of Homeownership Preservation Office Phyllis Caldwell before the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity hearing on “Are There Government Barriers to the Housing Market Recovery?” Chairwoman Biggert, Ranking Member Gutierrez and Members[Read More…]

HHS’ Strategic Plan to Advance Vaccine and Immunization Science and Policy for Next Decade

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 16, 2011.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today unveiled a new National Vaccine Plan to enhance coordination of all aspects of federal vaccine and immunization activities. Its goal is to ensure that all Americans can access the preventive benefits of vaccines. The plan is a[Read More…]

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