WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–November 18 – The American Civil Liberties Union submitted a statement to a Senate hearing today urging ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), an international treaty that affirms principles of fundamental human rights and equality for women around the world. The[Read More…]
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Durbin Chairs Hearing on Ratification of Women’s Rights Treaty
WASHINGTON, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 18, 2010. U.S. One of Only Seven Nations Which Has Failed to Ratify the Thirty Year-Old Treaty Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) chaired a hearing today on U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). CEDAW is the[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Additional Army Casualty, November 18, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pfc. Kyle M. Holder, 18, of Conroe, Texas, died Nov. 17 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat incident. He was assigned to the 1st Squadron,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, Novmeber 18, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Staff Sgt. David P. Senft, 27, of Grass Valley, Calif., died Nov. 15 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to[Read More…]
U.S. Government Strategy for Addressing the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. MR. TONER: Good afternoon, welcome to the State Department. Today’s special briefing is on the U.S. Government response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. And we’re very fortunate to be joined today by the State Department’s Special Coordinator for Haiti, Tom Adams; and Mark Ward, the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 18, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton En Route to Lisbon, Portugal U.S.-Kazakhstan / Completion of the BN-350 Spent Fuel Program U.S. Mission to Nigeria Confirms Release of U.S. Citizens Who Had Been Taken Hostage in Niger Delta 10th Meeting of the Major Economies Forum MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Family Week, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. Like generations before them, today’s American families rely on their love and care for each other to face challenges. During National Family Week, we celebrate the resilient spirit of America’s families and their role in building vibrant communities and a strong Nation. My Administration remains committed[Read More…]
CEA Releases New Quarterly Analysis on Job and Economic Impact of the Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The Council of Economic Advisers today released its latest quarterly report on the economic impact of the Recovery Act. The report shows that the Act played a key role in changing the trajectory of the economy. Specifically, the Recovery Act added 2.7 percent to third quarter[Read More…]
President Clinton Announces $1.5 million Commitment in Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The William J. Clinton Foundation announced yesterday it has committed $1.5 million dollars in response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. In recent weeks, the disease has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people. As part of its immediate assistance, the Foundation is committing $1[Read More…]
Nearly One Million LifeLock Victims to Receive Refund Checks from FTC
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. An administrator working for the Federal Trade Commission began mailing refund checks yesterday to 957,928 people who were victims of allegedly false claims made by LifeLock, Inc., which told consumers it could provide absolute protection from identity theft if they signed up for its identity protection[Read More…]
