Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013. A new report, “Late lessons from early warnings: science, precaution, innovation,” from the European Environment Agency (EEA) concludes that concerns raised by the scientific community on bee death, genetically engineered (GE) food, and nanotechnology support the need for a precautionary approach to public policy. Significantly, the[Read More…]
Year: 2013
ISAF Joint Command Operational Update, January 30, 2013
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–January 30, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force arrested two Taliban leaders in Nahr-e Saraj district, Helmand province, today. The first detained Taliban leader is believed to be directly responsible for orchestrating assassinations of Afghan National Security Force members, overseeing attacks on Afghan Local Police checkpoints and[Read More…]
DOD Press Briefing with George Little from the Pentagon, Jan. 29, 2013
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. GEORGE LITTLE: Good afternoon. I’ll start with a brief statement in French on Mali. (SPEAKING IN FRENCH) And now in English. The United States applauds the French for their leadership in Mali. We share the concerns of the French in Mali, and we are supporting their[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Confirmation of John Kerry as the Next Secretary of State
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed John Kerry as our next Secretary of State with overwhelming bipartisan support. From his decorated service in Vietnam to his decades in the Senate as a champion of American global leadership, John’s distinguished career has prepared him to[Read More…]
Congresswoman Duckworth’s Statement on Secretary LaHood’s Retirement
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth released the following statement on the Retirement of Secretary Ray LaHood from the Department of Transportation: Secretary LaHood has provided the citizens of Illinois and all Americans with exemplary service over the past several decades. I have known Secretary LaHood since he represented Peoria,[Read More…]
Statement from Senator Kirk on John Kerry’s Confirmation to be Secretary of State
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) released the following statement upon the Senate’s confirmation of John Kerry to be Secretary of State: “I congratulate Senator Kerry on his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to strengthen our national security, promote American values abroad and support[Read More…]
Senator Kirk Statement on Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement today in response to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s announcement he will step down as head of the U.S. Department of Transporation: “I want to thank Secretary Ray LaHood for his many years of service to the people[Read More…]
Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s Decision
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. On behalf of everyone in his home state of Illinois, I congratulate Ray LaHood today for his outstanding service to our nation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Standing alongside President Barack Obama, Secretary LaHood helped lead our nation through one of the most challenging[Read More…]
John Kerry Confirmed as New U.S. Secretary of State
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 29, 2013. The U.S. Senate today confirmed John Kerry, the five-term senator from Massachusetts, as the new U.S. Secretary of State. The Senate vote was 94 -3, with Kerry voting ‘present.’ Earlier today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Kerry for the cabinet post. Kerry has led[Read More…]
Senator Harry Reid Statement On President Obama’s Immigration Speech
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2013. Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement after President Obama delivered an address on immigration reform at Del Sol High School in Las Vegas: “President Obama offered a clear vision of the steps we need to take to fix our broken immigration system, and made clear[Read More…]
