Federal Award Will Help People with Disabilities Access Affordable Rental Housing in Communities Across Illinois CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by representatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to announce an $11.98 million award that will strengthen Illinois’ efforts to allow people[Read More…]
Year: 2013
NATO Secretary General Pays Historic First Visit to Ireland
IRELAND–(ENEWSPF)–12 Feb. 2013 NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen is in Dublin on 12-13 February 2013 to meet Irish leaders and European Union defence ministers, in the first visit of any NATO Secretary General to Ireland. Ireland joined the Partnership for Peace in 1999, and has contributed to the NATO-led[Read More…]
North Atlantic Council Strongly Condemns North Korean Nuclear Test
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2013. We condemn in the strongest terms the test by North Korea of a nuclear weapon, conducted in flagrant violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. This irresponsible act, along with the December missile launch, poses a grave threat to international and regional peace, security and stability.[Read More…]
Security Council and UN Officials Condemn DPR Korea’s Nuclear Test
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 February 2013 – The Security Council and top United Nations officials have strongly condemned the nuclear test carried out by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), warning that it constitutes a threat to international peace and security. Following an emergency closed-door session, the Council said the test[Read More…]
Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the Security Council Stakeout Re: North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Good morning, everyone. The UN Security Council, as you know, just met to discuss North Korea’s highly provocative nuclear test. Countries around the world, including every member of the Security Council, agreed that this test was an extremely regrettable act that further undermines international peace and[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Virginia Dental Office to Stop HIV Discrimination
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. The Justice Department announced today that, as part of its Barrier-Free Health Care Initiative , it has reached a settlement with Woodlawn Family Dentistry, of Alexandria, Va., under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This is the third settlement addressing HIV discrimination by a medical[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. The President spoke to Republic of Korea President Lee Myung-bak this morning to consult and coordinate on the response to North Korea’s announced nuclear test. The two leaders condemned this highly provocative violation of North Korea’s international obligations. They agreed to work closely together, including at[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on North Korean Announcement of Nuclear Test
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. North Korea announced today that it conducted a third nuclear test. This is a highly provocative act that, following its December 12 ballistic missile launch, undermines regional stability, violates North Korea’s obligations under numerous United Nations Security Council resolutions, contravenes its commitments under the September 19,[Read More…]
Drug Policy Alliance: Say It, Mr. President
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—February 12, 2013. By Ethan Nadelmann: Executive Director, Drug Policy Alliance I firmly believe that at some point during his second administration President Obama is going to address the issue of mass incarceration in America. What I fear is that he is going to wait so long, and ultimately[Read More…]
Hospitals Report Reductions in Some Types of Health Care-associated Infections
CDC report highlights areas for improvement in an effort to protect patients Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–February 12, 2013. Hospitals in the U.S. continue to make progress in the fight against central line-associated bloodstream infections and some surgical site infections, according to a report issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and[Read More…]
