JAPAN–(ENEWSPF)–A magnitude 8.9 earthquake struck Japan at approximately 12:46 a.m. (EST). At least 60 people have been killed with more than 50 people currently reported as missing. The 8.5 quake is one of the largest ever reported. The quake unleashed a 23-foot tsunami along Japan’s east coast and was followed[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Death Notice: G.B. Dancer, Jr.
Monee, IL—(ENEWSPF)—March 10, 2011. G.B. Dancer, Jr., age 76 of Monee, Illinois passed away on March 8, 2011. Survived by his loving wife Camille “Babe” (nee Kaminski), children Ris, Michael, and Carye Dancer. Grandfather of Anthony and Alexys Dowling. Fond brother to the late Anita Watson, brother-in-law to Frank T.[Read More…]
American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls KingQuad ATVs Due to Fire Hazard
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Suzuki KingQuad ATVs Units:[Read More…]
Atico International USA Recalls Holiday Rattle Baby Slippers; Sold Exclusively at Walgreens
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 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…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting on the Reauthorization of ESEA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. Today, President Obama had a productive meeting with Senators Tom Harkin, Mike Enzi, Jeff Bingaman, and Lamar Alexander and Representatives John Kline, George Miller, Duncan Hunter, and Dale Kildee. The President commended the Members for their commitment to reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education[Read More…]
Briefing by National Security Advisor Donilon and Deputy National Security Advisor Rhodes on Libya and the Middle East
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011 – 2:48 P.M. EST – Via Conference Call. MR. VIETOR: Thank you very much, everybody, for getting on. We appreciate you taking the time. Today we have the President’s National Security Advisor Tom Donilon and Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Ben Rhodes, who are[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 10, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011 – 1:54 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon. Just one quick announcement just to make sure everyone received the email announcement that National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will be holding a conference call to discuss Libya and the events in the Middle East at 2:30 p.m. [Read More…]
Morocco: Announcement by King Mohammed VI
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The United States welcomes the announcement by King Mohammed VI outlining his pledge to ongoing democratic development through constitutional, judicial and political reforms. This is a moment of profound change in the region and under the leadership of King Mohamed VI Morocco has made significant[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton On the Earthquake in China
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send our deepest condolences to those affected by the recent tragedy in southwestern China. As people in Yunnan province mourn the loss of life and work to save those that are injured[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, March 10, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 10, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Loren M. Buffalo, 20, of Mountain Pine, Ark., died March 9 in Kandahar province of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. [Read More…]
