NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 September 2011. The United Nations war crimes tribunal for Rwanda today upheld 25-year jail terms imposed on a former top military officer and a landowner for genocide in the massacres that killed some 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus, often by machete or club, during a 100-day period[Read More…]
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On World Maritime Day, UN Warns of High Costs of Piracy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 September 2011. Pirates off Somalia The United Nations marked World Maritime Day today with a warning of the high costs that piracy is imposing on the shipping industry, and a call for collective action from UN agencies, governments and military forces to combat the problem. “During 2010[Read More…]
Over the Year, 1st Quarter 2011 Wages Up 18.9% in Peoria, Ill.; National Wages Up 5.2%
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 29, 2011. From March 2010 to March 2011, employment increased in 256 of the 322 largest U.S. counties, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Elkhart, Ind., posted the largest percentage increase, with a gain of 6.2 percent over the year, compared with national job growth of[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending September 24, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 29, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 24, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 391,000, a decrease of 37,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 428,000. The 4-week moving average was 417,000, a decrease of 5,250 from the previous week’s[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2011 – 12:22 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for being here today for the daily briefing. It has been a while. Just returned from the West Coast and Colorado. Spectacular weather. I think — Ed, you were out there, right? Wonderful.[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 28, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 28, 2011. Fukushima City to Decontaminate 110,000 Residences Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Fukushima City plans to remove radioactive materials from private houses, parks and meeting venues in the city. The plan includes decontamination of all 110,000 residences in the city over two years, with emphasis on households with children.[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Denver, Colorado
Denver, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011 – 2:20 P.M. MDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Denver! (Applause.) What a beautiful day. Thank you so much. How’s it going, Lancers? (Applause.) I hear the Lancers have a pretty good ball team. That’s the story I’ve heard. (Applause.) Well, listen, there are a couple of people[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, September 27, 2011
En Route Denver, Colorado–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011 – 11:39 A.M. PDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning still, West Coast time. How are you all? I’m personally in mourning, having witnessed both the Red Sox and the Redskins lose yesterday. Very, very bad night. I don’t have any announcements to make except to[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 27, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing MIDDLE EAST PEACE U.S. Deeply Disappointed in the Israeli Government’s Housing Action/ Urge All Parties to Refrain from Provocative Action/ U.S. Considers the Decision Counter-Productive/ Direct Negotiations the Way Forward/ Discussions with the Quartet and Envoys/ The Quartet Hopes the Parties[Read More…]
USW Lauds Proposal to Create Jobs by Investing in America
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–September 27, 2011. U.S. Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) came to the United Steelworkers’ headquarters today to announce the introduction of new legislation that would create jobs by investing in new energy technologies, manufacturing and construction. In making the announcement, Doyle was joined by USW International President Leo W.[Read More…]
