Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. I welcome the progress made between the United States and Russia through our talks in Geneva, which represents an important, concrete step toward the goal of moving Syria’s chemical weapons under international control so that they may ultimately be destroyed. This framework provides the opportunity for[Read More…]
Year: 2013
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. Robert E. Thomas Jr., 24, of Fontana, Calif., died Sept. 13, at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, of wounds suffered during a non-combat related[Read More…]
White House Weekly Address: Pursuing a Diplomatic Solution in Syria, Sept. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. This week, when I addressed the nation on Syria, I said that – in part because of the credible threat of U.S. military force – there is the possibility of a diplomatic solution. Russia has indicated a new willingness to join with the international community in[Read More…]
Framework for Elimination of Syrian Chemical Weapons, Sept. 14, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2013. Taking into account the decision of the Syrian Arab Republic to accede to the Chemical Weapons Convention and the commitment of the Syrian authorities to provisionally apply the Convention prior to its entry into force, the United States and the Russian Federation express their joint determination[Read More…]
Suzuki Recall of Certain Model Year 2006 – 2011 Grand Vitara and 2007 – 2011 SX4 Vehicles
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2013. SUMMARY: Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Grand Vitara and 2007-2011 SX4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, over time, the OCS sensor mat installed in the front passenger seat may fail due to repeated flexing of the mat from use[Read More…]
Senator Wyden Statement on Daimler Trucks North America’s Announcement of New Corporate Headquarters in Portland, Oregon
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Daimler Trucks North America that it will build a new headquarters building in Portland, create 400 new jobs and invest in workforce education. “Daimler Trucks North America could have located its headquarters anywhere[Read More…]
Lawsuit To Protect The San Pedro River Advances
Massive new development and groundwater pumping threaten river and wildlife Phoenix, AZ–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. The challenge to the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ (ADWR) approval of a massive groundwater pumping project that threatens the survival of the Upper San Pedro River in Southern Arizona took a major step forward Thursday[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Celebrates Latino Heritage Month
New Website Honors “Trailblazer of the Day”; Upcoming Exhibit Salutes Latino Inventors CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn begins a month-long celebration of Latino Heritage today by launching a website which includes a salute to a different Latino “Trailblazer of the Day” each day from now until October 13. According[Read More…]
Statements by Secretary of State John Kerry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and UN Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi after Meeting, Sept. 13, 2013
Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. SECRETARY KERRY: Let me just say to everybody that we will not – we will each make a very brief statement. We’ll not be taking questions at this time. And we apologize for that, but we need to get back to the conversations that we’re having[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Marie Harf, September 13, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing AFGHANISTAN Condemnation of Attack at U.S. Consulate in Herat / Details Reconciliation SYRIA Secretary’s Ongoing Meetings in Geneva with SR Brahimi and FM Lavrov UN Report Potential UN Security Resolution Geneva II INDIA Domestic Politics / Visa Application INDIA/PAKISTAN Bilateral Relations BANGLADESH[Read More…]
