SPAIN–(ENEWSPF)–17 September 2011.  Chiefs of Defence (CHODs) and Military Representatives (MRs) of the twenty-eight NATO member countries have concluded two days of meetings in Seville hosted by the Spanish Chief of Defence. Chaired by Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, Chairman of the Military Committee, this high-level military meeting is the first[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 17, 2011.   I’ve spent some time lately traveling the country and talking with folks outside of Washington.  And the number one issue for the people I meet is how we can get back to a place where we’re creating good, middle-class jobs that pay well and offer[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 September 2011.    Security Council The Security Council today agreed to deploy a mission to Libya to support the North African country’s transitional authorities in their reconstruction efforts after the end of the conflict, including restoring the rule of law, drafting a new constitution, promoting reconciliation and preparing[Read More…]

BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–16 September 2011.  The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen:  I welcome the entry into force of the basing agreement between the United States of America and Poland on September 15. This agreement is yet another sign of progress for NATO’s missile defence system which[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.   In the summer of 1787, delegates from the States gathered in Philadelphia to build a new framework for our young republic.  Our Constitution’s Framers represented diverse backgrounds, and on key issues, they were divided.  Yet despite their differences, they courageously joined together in common purpose[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011 – 10:21 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. Thanks for coming to our gaggle. I have with me today Ben Rhodes, who is the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications. Many of you know him. He will be, at the top of this briefing,[Read More…]

San Francisco, CA–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.   Good morning everyone. Thank you. Thank you so much. Oh, it is absolutely a pleasure to see all of you here today and I’ve been getting reports about the conference, and I am so excited to join you today to talk about what we[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.   Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA Vote Granting United Nations Seat to TNC Addressing Proliferation Concerns State Department Contractors in Libya / Man-portable Air Defense Systems Focused on Working with TNC to Identify and Destroy Weapons Caches Status of Ambassador Cretz / Charge Joan Polaschik’s Activities[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.   TEPCO Improves Core Cooling for Fukushima Daiichi Reactors Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The United Nations has released a report, “United Nations System-wide Study on the Implications of the Accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.” The report was prepared for the U.N. high-level meeting on nuclear[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 16, 2011.  The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined the online ticket agent Lowestfare.com, LLC $50,000 for failing to adequately disclose to consumers when flights were being operated under a code-sharing arrangement.  Today’s action is part of the Department’s effort to ensure that all sellers of air[Read More…]