Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Christopher D. Bordoni, 21, of Ithaca, N.Y., died April 3 of wounds sustained Jan. 18, 2012, while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to[Read More…]
Day: April 5, 2012
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, April 5, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing IRAN P-5+1 Talks / Venue / U.S. Representation PAKISTAN Rewards for Justice / Lashkar-e Tayyiba / Deputy Secretary Nides’ Visit SYRIA UN Presidential Statement / April 10 Deadline / Humanitarian Assistance EGYPT American NGOs / Interpol Request DPRK IAEA Mission MEPP David[Read More…]
Readout from President Obama’s Film Screening of To Kill A Mockingbird at the White House
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. This evening, the President hosted a film screening of To Kill a Mockingbird in the Family Theater at The White House to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The President welcomed guests including local students from Washington-Lee High School, Mary Badham Wilt, the actress who played Scout, and[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, April 5, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012 – 11:44 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Hello, everyone. Welcome to your White House briefing. Trying to get this one done a little earlier in the day today. I know that you are, or should be, aware of the fact that a little later today, this afternoon,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at JOBS Act Bill Signing
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012 – 2:36 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, everybody. Please, please have a seat. Good afternoon. I want to thank all of you for coming, and in particular, I want to thank the members of Congress who are here today from both parties, whose[Read More…]
Office Depot Recalls Desk Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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[Read More…]
Public Bikes Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. 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…]
Todson Recalls Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Due to Laceration and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. 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…]
Overwhelming Demand for TIGER Grants Highlights Need for More Investment in an America Built to Last
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the overwhelming demand for TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) grants has once again far surpassed the available funding. Applications to the U.S. Department of Transportation for TIGER 2012 grants totaled $10.2 billion, far exceeding the $500 million set[Read More…]
Department of Human Rights Marks Start of Fair Housing Month in Illinois
Agency teams with Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance To spotlight link between housing and economic opportunity CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 5, 2012. The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) teamed up today with the Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance to kick-off Fair Housing Month with a discussion about the timely topic of: Opportunity[Read More…]