Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Matthew D. Hermanson, 22, of Appleton, Wis., died April 28, in Wardak province, Afghanistan of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. He[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, April 29, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Ronald D. Freeman, 25, of Plant City, Fla., died April 28 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion,[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 28 April 2011 (18:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–28 April 2011 – UPDATE 18:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status 1. Current situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious, but there are signs of recovery in some functions, such as electrical power and instrumentation. Changes to Fukushima Daiichi plant status[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Taxpayer Subsidies for Oil Companies are Neither Right, nor Smart, and They Should End
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2011. After the worst recession since the Great Depression, our economy is growing again, and we’ve gained almost 2 million private sector jobs over the last 13 months. But I also know that a lot of folks aren’t feeling as positive as some of those statistics might[Read More…]
Coin Tosses Will Decide Two Election Contests In Cook County
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk David Orr on Monday, May 2, will toss coins to determine the winners of two tied election contests from the April 5 Consolidated Election. In Berwyn School District 98, candidates Fritz Paul-Emile and Joseph A. Festa are tied at 162 votes. They are seeking the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama During Tour of Tornado Devastation in Alabama
Alberta, Alabama–(ENEWSPF)–April 29 2011 – 10:46 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, Michelle and I want to express, first of all, our deepest condolences to not just the city of Tuscaloosa but the state of Alabama and all the other states that have been affected by this unbelievable storm. We just took[Read More…]
Federal Court of Appeals Ruling Will Help Create Better Transportation Choices for Americans and Reduce Dangerous Air Pollution
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. The U.S. Court of Appeals today rejected the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s attempt to overturn California’s authority to implement tailpipe carbon pollution standards for new cars – this was the final legal attack on California’s landmark carbon pollution standards.[Read More…]
Fact Sheet: Executive Order, Syria Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. Today, President Obama signed an Executive Order imposing sanctions against Syrian officials and others responsible for human rights abuses, including through the use of violence against civilians and the commission of other human rights abuses. This Order provides the United States with new tools to target[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on the Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. We congratulate Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, on their wedding today and wish them a lifetime of happiness together. The United States has no closer friend in the world than the United Kingdom. On this occasion, the American people[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Eight Air Force Casualties, April 29, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 29, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of eight airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died April 27, at the Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from gunfire. The incident is under investigation. Killed were: Maj. Philip D. Ambard, 44, of Edmonds,[Read More…]
