NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011 – 11:29 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, listen, the main reason I came here is because I heard the food is pretty good. (Laughter.) But to the Commissioner, to Mayor Giuliani — who obviously performed heroic acts almost 10 years ago — but most of all,[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
White House Press Gaggle by the Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, May 5, 2011
En Route New York, New York–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011 – 10:27 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning. I don’t have any announcements, so let’s get started. Q What does the President want to do today? What does he want to see? MR. CARNEY: Well, the President believes it’s appropriate and fitting to[Read More…]
United States to Contribute $8.5 Million for Côte d’Ivoire Humanitarian Response
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2011. More than 170,000 refugees have fled Côte d’Ivoire – mostly to Liberia – and hundreds of thousands more have been internally displaced as a result of the recent political unrest and violence. In response, the United States is pleased to announce an additional pledge of $8.5[Read More…]
USDA and DOE Award Biomass Research and Development Grants to Reduce America’s Reliance on Imported Oil
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. As part of the Obama Administration’s comprehensive plan to address rising gas prices, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a total of $47 million to fund eight research and development projects that will support the production of biofuels, bioenergy and[Read More…]
North Shore Cop Allegedly Caught Scamming DUI Defendant Out of Bond Money
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. A Wilmette Police Officer has been charged with deceiving a suspect she arrested into paying her a cash bond even though the man was not required to post bond under the terms of his arrest, according to the Office of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez. Diane[Read More…]
Durbin Expansion of VA Caregiver Program Could Help Thousands More Family Members
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 201. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) yesterday applauded the decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expand the number of caregivers that are eligible for the Family Caregiver Program which provides technical, financial and practical support to family caregivers of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans seriously[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Preliminary Productivity and Costs for First Quarter 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 5, 2011. Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 1.6 percent annual rate during the first quarter of 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The gain in productivity reflects increases of 3.1 percent in output and 1.4 percent in hours worked. (All quarterly percent changes[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending April 30, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 474,000, an increase of 43,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 431,000. The 4-week moving average was 431,250, an increase of 22,250 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Sheet Sanders Recalled by One World Technologies Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
Dorel Asia Recalls to Repair Bunk Beds Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
