NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a speedy solution to the political crisis in Haiti after yesterday’s first round of elections, warning that worsening security would hamper efforts to fight the cholera epidemic in a country already devastated by January’s earthquake. “The Secretary-General is concerned[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, November 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu Secretary Clinton Upcoming Travel / Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan, Bahrain Elections in Haiti EEB Assistant Secretary Fernandez’s Travel to Algiers WIKILEAKS Secretary Clinton Made a Number of Calls Over the Weekend / Will Continue Diplomatic Outreach[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, November 29, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010 – 1:44 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Yes, ma’am. Q Thanks. We have the statement that you put out yesterday condemning the WikiLeaks release, but what was the reaction from the President when someone informed him yesterday that these documents had come out and reports were coming[Read More…]
Statement by White House Press Secretary on Medicare Payments to Doctors
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. “President Obama is pleased Congress has passed legislation that will prevent payment cuts to doctors from taking effect next month. The President urges Congress to now pass a one-year extension to ensure seniors maintain access to the doctor they know and trust over the coming year.[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the 35th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. In America, we believe that every child, regardless of class, color, creed, or ability, deserves access to a world-class education. But as recently as thirty-five years ago, an American child with a disability might have attended school without the interventions and accommodations necessary for their success;[Read More…]
U.S. Pressured Germany Not to Prosecute CIA Officers for Torture and Rendition
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. The Bush administration pressured Germany not to prosecute CIA officers responsible for the kidnapping, extraordinary rendition and torture of German national Khaled El-Masri, according to a document made public Sunday night by Wikileaks. The document, a 2007 cable from the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, describes a[Read More…]
Secretary General Ban Calls on Israelis and Palestinians to Show Courage Needed to Make Peace
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 November 2010 – The United Nations today marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People with a challenge from Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to both Israelis and Palestinians to show the statesmanship and political courage needed to reach peace. He noted that there was little optimism on[Read More…]
Extremely Active Atlantic Hurricane Season was a ‘Gentle Giant’ for U.S.
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. According to NOAA the 2010 Atlantic hurricane season, which ends tomorrow, was one of the busiest on record. In contrast, the eastern North Pacific season had the fewest storms on record since the satellite era began. In the Atlantic Basin a total of 19 named storms[Read More…]
Secretary Chu: China’s Clean Energy Successes Represent a New ‘Sputnik Moment’ for America
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. In a speech at the National Press Club, U.S Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and requires a similar mobilization of America’s innovation machine so[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Calls on Illinois Residents to Support Our Troops This Holiday Season
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 29, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today joined local schoolchildren to light the state of Illinois’ annual holiday tree and launch the Illinois Heroes holiday card drive. Governor Quinn encouraged schoolchildren from across the state to take part in the annual drive by making holiday cards for servicemembers at the[Read More…]
