Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Chef Jose Andres joins the Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves as a Culinary Ambassador Formalization of 5+2 Talks in Moldova Deputy Secretary Burns Travel to Saudi Arabia / Travel to United Arab Emirates Later this Week ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS David Hale and[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama on the American Jobs Act in Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011 – 2:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Columbus! (Applause.) It is good to be back in the state of Ohio. (Applause.) Just a couple of people I want to make sure you know are here. First of all, my outstanding Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, is[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, September 13, 2011
En Route Columbus, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011 – 12:55 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Thanks for coming to Columbus, Ohio, with us today, ladies. (Laughter.) And let me just read to you — that’s the background on the event we’re doing, but make a couple of announcements. On Friday, the President will[Read More…]
Clergy Sex Victims File International Criminal Court Complaint Case Charges Vatican Officials with ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
At The Hague, Survivors and Leading Human Rights Group Issue Ground-Breaking Request for the Assertion of Jurisdiction by an International Court over Church Officials for Rape, Sexual Violence, and Torture by Clergy CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011. A survivor-led support group for clergy sex abuse victims today formally urged the International Criminal[Read More…]
Remarks by the First Lady at Cooper-Hewitt Design Awards Luncheon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011 – 1:07 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Well, good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the White House. Never get tired of saying that — right? (Laughter.) I am pleased to be here with all of you as we recognize this year’s recipients of the National Design Awards.[Read More…]
Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition Respond to Attack in Kabul , Sept. 13
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2011. A small group of insurgents attacked the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy and International Security Assistance Force Afghanistan headquarters today, firing from outside the compound using small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The attack started around 1:30 p.m. (local). Afghan National Security Forces and coalition forces immediately[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, September 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Travels to San Francisco September 14-16 to Co-host Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations / Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Women and Economy Summit State Department Hosts September 17th, Third Annual Passport Day in the U.S.A. EGYPT/ISRAEL U.S. Engages Both Egypt and Israel[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, September 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011. Japan Prime Minister Seeks Stability at Fukushima Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Japan marked six months since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami with a call from the country’s new Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda to stabilize the situation in and around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear energy facility. Noda[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 12, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 12, 2011 – 12:25 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: It’s your lucky day. Before I get started and tell you why I have Jack Lew here, I just wanted to give you a sense of where this week is headed for the President. Today, as you know, the President,[Read More…]
After Japanese Reactor Accident, UN Agency Pledges to Restore Faith in Nuclear Power
VIENNA–(ENEWSPF)–12 September 2011. The United Nations atomic energy agency today pledged to play a central role in restoring public faith in nuclear power after this year’s disaster at Japan’s Fukushima plant, which is projected to slow the growth in the use of such electricity generating reactors. At the same time,[Read More…]
