Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Japanese Prime Minister Kan Resigns as Party Leader Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, amid growing complaints about his performance. He came to office in June 2010. During his term, he had made[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest, August 26, 2011
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – 12:49 P.M. EDT. MR. EARNEST: I do have a few announcements before we get started. Just a few minutes ago the President informed his team that he would like to depart Martha’s Vineyard this evening to return to the White House. We are — as[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Call with IMF Managing Director Lagarde
MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The President spoke to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde today to discuss the global economic situation and recent developments in financial markets. As this was their first conversation since her appointment as Managing Director on June 28, the President congratulated Madame Lagarde on her new[Read More…]
President Obama Signs New York Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 25, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department[Read More…]
National Hurricane Center Local Statements for Hurricane Irene, August 26, 2011 (19:39:00 UTC)
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – UPDATE 19:39:00 UTC. Hurricane Local Statements are prepared by National Weather Service Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) giving specific details for their County Warning Area (CWA) on weather conditions, evacuation decisions made by local officials, and other precautions necessary to protect life and property. On this[Read More…]
Mayor Bloomberg Updates New Yorkers on Preparations for Hurricane Irene, August 26, 2011
Mayor Issues Mandatory Evacuation Order for All People in Zone A Coastal Areas and All Parts of the Rockaways in Queens; Discusses Safety Precautions All New Yorkers Should Take Before and During the Storm NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this afternoon[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on Women’s Equality Day
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today released the following statement to commemorate Women’s Equality Day: “It has been a long journey, but each day brings America closer to the kind of true equality that our heroines like Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul imagined for us[Read More…]
Survival Tips After Hurricane Irene Strikes
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning residents in hurricane-impacted areas about the deadly dangers that can remain even after Hurricane Irene strikes. Consumers need to be especially careful during a loss of electrical power, as the risk of[Read More…]
Sierra Club: State Dept. Endorses Dirty Tar Sands Monstrosity
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Today the Obama Administration released its final Environmental Impact Statement on foreign oil corporation TransCanada’s proposed Keystone XL pipeline to transport high corrosive and toxic tar sands oil through America’s heartland. In response, Michael Brune, Sierra Club Executive Director, issued the following statement: “The U.S. State Department’s[Read More…]
Spurring Job Creation in the Private Sector: Three Elements that Any Jobs Plan Should Have
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress released a report in a press call entitled, “Spurring Job Creation in the Private Sector: Three Elements that Any Jobs Plan Should Have.” As the president prepares to announce a jobs plan this upcoming September, these recommendations call for him[Read More…]
