NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: I strongly condemn the attack in Kabul today which has claimed the life of Burhanuddin Rabbani, the Chairman of the High Peace Council and former President of Afghanistan and seriously injured Mohammed Massoum Stanekzai,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Fact Sheet: The Open Government Partnership
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. “In all parts of the world, we see the promise of innovation to make government more open and accountable. And now, we must build on that progress. And when we gather back here next year, we should bring specific commitments to promote transparency; to fight[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Karzai of Afghanistan before Bilateral Meeting
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011 – 12:06 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I want to welcome President Karzai and his delegation. We have a lot of important business to do. And I very much appreciate the efforts that he’s been taking in rebuilding Afghanistan and proceeding on the transition path that will[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at High-Level Meeting on Libya
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011 – 11:12 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good morning. Mr. Secretary General, on behalf of us all, thank you for convening this meeting to address a task that must be the work of all of us — supporting the people of Libya as they build a future[Read More…]
Vice President Biden Announces $20 Billion Commitment to Increase Small Business Lending
Three-year commitment by 13 major banks will help increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. Speaking at Wrap Tite, Inc. – a small business in Solon, Ohio – Vice President Biden and Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Karen Mills today urged Congress to pass the American[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Advancing U.S. Interests at the United Nations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. The Obama Administration has dramatically changed America’s course at the United Nations to advance our interests and values and help forge a more secure and prosperous world. We have repaired frayed relations with countries around the world. We have ended needless American isolation on a range[Read More…]
Officials Expect Smooth ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Repeal
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Sept. 20, 2011 – The law is passed, the studies completed, the findings certified and the service member training accomplished. Today, after years of debate and months of preparation, the Defense Department starts on a new footing with the repeal of the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law that since[Read More…]
First West Nile Virus Related Death Reported in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the first West Nile virus related death in Illinois for 2011. A Cook County man in his 60s, who had underlying health conditions, was diagnosed with West Nile virus in August and died earlier this month. “Although[Read More…]
NATO and ISAF Leadership Join President Karzai in Condemning Murder of High Peace Council Chairman
KABUL–(ENEWSPF)–20 September 2011. The commander of the International Security Assistance Force and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative join President Karzai in condemning the murder of High Peace Council Chairman Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani, and the wounding of Secretary to the High Peace Council Mohammad Massoom Stanekzai, in an attack at Prof.[Read More…]
Durbin Statement on the Passing of U.S. Senator Charles Percy
WASHINGTON,D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2011. U.S.Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement yesterday on the passing of former U.S. Senator Charles Percy (R-IL): “Chuck Percy was a political opponent in the Douglas and Simon campaigns but always a friend. That statement reflects a better moment in American politics and a man[Read More…]
