Halifax, Nova Scotia—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. MODERATOR: At this point in time, I would like to invite the Honorable Rob Nicholson, minister of national defense, to say a few words. (Speaking in French) MINISTER OF DEFENCE ROB NICHOLSON: Well, good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m very pleased to be here with[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Department of Defense Announces Arctic Strategy
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Today the Department of Defense released its Arctic Strategy during a speech by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. The strategy document may be viewed at http://www.defense.gov/pubs/2013_Arctic_Strategy.pdf. Secretary Hagel’s speech can be read here. Source: defense.gov
State Department Briefing by Jen Psaki, November 22, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Philippines Humanitarian Aid Condolences to Latvia IRAN / P5+1 NEGOTIATIONS Ongoing Negotiations in Geneva Secretary Kerry’s Calls Today DPRK Reports of Detention of U.S. Citizen / Privacy Act Waiver MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S. Close Engagement with Both Sides Additions to U.S.[Read More…]
Ms-13 Members Convicted of Murders and Attempted Murders
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. After a three-week trial, a federal jury has convicted two MS-13 members for their roles in committing murders, attempted murders and armed robberies in Gwinnett and DeKalb counties in northern Georgia. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Sally[Read More…]
Utility Company Sentenced in Wyoming for Killing Protected Birds at Wind Projects
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. Duke Energy Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of Duke Energy Corp., based in Charlotte, N.C., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Wyoming today to violating the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) in connection with the deaths of protected birds, including golden eagles, at two of[Read More…]
Long Island Fisherman and Fish Dealer Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Falsifying Records
Scheme Defrauded U.s. Research Set-aside Program of Nearly $200,000 in Overharvested and Unreported Fluke Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. The operator of the dragger F/V Norseman and an associated fish dealer were sentenced today in federal court in Central Islip, N.Y., for criminal violations stemming from their role in systematically underreporting[Read More…]
Joint Statement by the United States of America and the Kingdom of Morocco
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2013. In their meeting today at the White House, President Obama and His Majesty King Mohammed VI reaffirmed the strong and mutually beneficial partnership and strategic alliance between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco. The two leaders stressed that this important visit provides an opportunity[Read More…]
Speaker of the House John Boehner Successfully Signs up for Obamacare
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2013. From Speaker Boehner’s blog: Earlier this afternoon, I sat down to try and enroll in the DC exchange under the president’s health care law: Like many Americans, my experience was pretty frustrating. After putting in my personal information, I received an error message. I was able[Read More…]
Progress on Capacity on HealthCare.gov, Nov. 22, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. By Julie Bataille, Director of Communications, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Today, Jeff Zients offered an update on our efforts to improve HealthCare.gov; data on key metrics on site performance, the progress made this week and the view looking forward. In late October, we appointed[Read More…]
Celebrate the Holidays with the Music of South Suburban College
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL—(ENEWSPF)—November 22, 2013. South Suburban College is hosting a series of holiday performances in the Kindig Performing Arts Center (unless otherwise noted) at the college’s Main Campus at 15800 State Street, South Holland, Illinois. All of the following events are free of charge; donations to the Music Scholarship[Read More…]
