New Beach Closure Data Highlights Need for Bipartisan Solutions Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. To kick off the 2013 beach season, Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) today joined Congressmen Daniel Lipinski (D-Western Springs) and Randy Hultgren (R-Winfield) at the Shedd Aquarium to reveal new beach closure data highlighting the need for swift[Read More…]
Year: 2013
State Department Briefing by Patrick Ventrell, May 28, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing VENEZUELA Embassy Personnel Injuries SYRIA Easing of the EU Arms Embargo / Nonlethal Assistance Senator McCain’s Travel Hezbollah / Cross Border Destabilization Geneva Conference Chemical Weapons JAPAN Comments by Local Official MEXICO Mr. Maldonado’s Arrest D.P.R.K. Meeting with Chinese Officials GUATEMALA Rios[Read More…]
Former Corporate Officers of China-Based Oil and Gas Company Charged with Fraud and False Statements
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. The former president and CEO, and the former vice president of corporate finance of China North East Petroleum Holdings Limited (CNEP), an oil and gas company whose stock is traded in the United States, have been charged with defrauding investors in connection with public offerings of stock.[Read More…]
Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Coercing and Enticing a Minor to Perform in an Online Sex Show
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to serve 12 years in prison for coercing and enticing a minor and possessing child pornography, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania David J. Hickton;[Read More…]
Wal-Mart Pleads Guilty to Federal Environmental Crimes, Admits Civil Violations and Will Pay More Than $81 Million
Retailer Admits Violating Criminal and Civil Laws Designed to Protect Water Quality and to Ensure Proper Handling of Hazardous Wastes and Pesticides Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. pleaded guilty today in cases filed by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco to six counts of violating the[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: United States Support for Economic Growth and Development in the Caribbean
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. In his meeting today with 15 Presidents, Prime Ministers and other senior ministry officials from the Caribbean region, Vice President Biden discussed the United States’ commitment to deepening economic collaboration and expanding prosperity and social inclusion in the region. The leaders also discussed citizen security cooperation[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at White House Kitchen Garden Harvest
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013 – 1:24 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Hey! What’s going on? How are you guys doing? CHILDREN: Good! MRS. OBAMA: It’s exciting! Look! Look what you did — it grew! It’s very exciting. Well, welcome back. We’ve got a few things going on here. We’ve got a[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in Asbury Park, NJ, May 28, 2013
(Photo: Governor Christie’s Office/Tim Larsen) Asbury Park, New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013 – 1:26 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Jersey. AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! THE PRESIDENT: I love you back! (Applause.) Let me, first of all, say thank you to[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, May 28, 2013
En Route New Jersey–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013 – 10:56 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Welcome aboard Air Force One. Q; Jay, on Syria, the U.N. has lifted the embargo on arming the rebels. The Russians have announced a new sale of antiaircraft missiles to the Assad regime. I wondered[Read More…]
Take Action During National Hurricane Preparedness Week 2013
A statement by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 28, 2013. The devastation wrought by the recent powerful tornadoes in the Oklahoma City area is a tragic reminder of the importance of being prepared for severe weather of all kinds. National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 25-June 1,[Read More…]
