Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Kerry’s Trip to Germany / Meeting with German Youth ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Arafat Jaradat’s Autopsy Continue to Seek Negotiations / Urge Restraint SYRIA Nonlethal Assistance Call with Mr. al-Khatib / Rome Meeting Meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov ITALY Elections SYRIA Al-Khatib[Read More…]
Day: February 26, 2013
Readout of President Obama’s Phone Call with Egyptian President Morsy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. President Obama spoke with Egyptian President Morsy today to reaffirm the United States’ strong commitment to the Egyptian people as they continue their transition to democracy. The President welcomed President Morsy’s commitment to serving as a President for all Egyptians, including women and people of all[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Impact of the Sequester – Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013 – 1:23 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Newport News! (Applause.) Well, it is good to see all of you here today. I want to thank your CEO, Mike Petters, for showing me around. I usually don’t get a chance to hang out with nuclear submarines,[Read More…]
Request for Qualifications Responses Show Strong Interest in Potential Midway Lease Deal
RFQ Submission Process Closed Today at 4 pm; 16 Responses Received, Showing Strong Interest CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The City of Chicago’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Lois Scott announced today that the City of Chicago’s “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) for the Midway Lease process, which closed Friday at 4:00 pm, has[Read More…]
Readout of Senator Kirk’s Meeting with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today met with Treasury Secretary-designate Jack Lew to discuss his nomination. Sen. Kirk and Secretary-designate Lew held a positive discussion on a range of issues with a particular focus on Iran sanctions. “While I have serious concerns about the administration’s plan[Read More…]
36 Senators Urge EU to Eliminate Loophole in Iran Sanctions
Kirk-Shaheen letter calls on ECB to eliminate Iran’s access to foreign held euros WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. As Iran continues its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability, U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with 34 other U.S. Senators, yesterday asked the European Union (EU) to close[Read More…]
UN Voices Concern as Rocket Fire From Gaza Hits Southern Israel, Breaking Ceasefire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 February 2013 – United Nations officials today voiced their concern after a rocket fired from the Gaza Strip landed in southern Israel, breaching the ceasefire reached last November, and called for urgently resuming negotiations aimed at breaking the impasse in the Middle East peace process. The rocket, which[Read More…]
Dynacraft Recalls Monster High City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-126 City Scooter with Monster High graphics, model number 8801-14 Recall Summary Name of product: Motor[Read More…]
Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-125 City Scooter with Hello Kitty graphics, model number 8801-03 Recall Summary Name of product: Motor[Read More…]
One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: February 26, 2013 – Recall number: 13-124 Ryobi lithium-ion 18 V 4Ah battery pack, model P108 and part number 130429028 Recall Summary[Read More…]