Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 3:15 P.M. EDT DR. BIDEN: Thank you, Patty, for that warm introduction and for all you do for military families, and especially the children. I always love seeing you, and I’m so delighted to see you here today. Thank you. Good afternoon. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Presidential Proclamation–National Women’s Health Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Women are a foundation of our families, and their health affects the well-being of our communities and our country. They often make health care decisions for their families as well as themselves. However, American women have not always had access to the health care[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Workers at Allison Transmission Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 12:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Good to see you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It is good to be back in Indianapolis. (Applause.) Hello, Hoosiers! Sorry about the Pacers. (Laughter.) I’m sorry, Mr. Mayor. [Read More…]
Remarks by Attorney General Holder at the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps ‘Children of Promise’ Premiere
Boston,Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The following remarks were delivered by Attorney General Eric Holder. It’s a pleasure to be with you, and it’s a privilege to join with so many distinguished leaders, partners, and members of the Kennedy family in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of one of my personal heroes –[Read More…]
Governor Quinn and Motorola Mobility Announce Corporate Headquarters in Illinois
LIBERTYVILLE–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn and Motorola Mobility Chairman and CEO Dr. Sanjay Jha today announced that the Motorola Mobility Inc. (MMI) corporate headquarters will be located in Libertyville, Illinois. The state is providing a business investment package to leverage the private investment and help keep approximately 3,000 jobs[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 6, 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 3:30 P.M. EDT. Below is a round-up of noteworthy news that happened this week with regard to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and the U.S. nuclear industry’s response. Plant Status: Workers entered the Fukushima Daiichi reactor 1 building for the first time since[Read More…]
Durbin and Manzullo Statement Following Rockford Courthouse Walk-Through
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) today released the following statement after the completion of a walk-through of the Rockford Courthouse that was led by representatives from the General Services Administration and the Court. Manzullo participated in today’s tour along with representatives[Read More…]
FDA Clears First Test to Quickly Diagnose and Distinguish MRSA and MSSA
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared the first test for Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) infections that is able to quickly identify whether the bacteria are methicillin resistant (MRSA) or methicillin susceptible (MSSA). There are many different types of Staphylococci bacteria, which cause skin infections,[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Treatment for Rare Type of Pancreatic Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afinitor (everolimus) to treat patients with progressive neuroendocrine tumors located in the pancreas (PNET) that cannot be removed by surgery or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Neuroendocrine tumors found in the[Read More…]
Statement of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on April Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the April 2011 Employment Situation report released today: “Our nation’s labor market registered encouraging job growth in the month of April. Nonfarm payroll employment added 244,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, with the private sector adding 268,000 jobs.[Read More…]
