Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today fined JetBlue Airways $50,000 for violating federal aviation laws and the Department’s rules prohibiting deceptive price advertising in air travel. “When passengers shop for an airline ticket, they have a right to know the full price they will have[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the Election of Yoshihiko Noda
Washingtonj, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. I offer my personal congratulations to Yoshihiko Noda on his election as Japan’s next prime minister. The United States will work with him and the Japanese people on initiatives that benefit our two countries, the region, and the world. For the last half-century the U.S.-Japan Alliance[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011. Michelle and I would like to send Eid greetings to Muslim communities in the United States and around the world. Ramadan has been a time for families and communities to share the happiness of coming together in intense devotion, reflection, and service. Millions all over the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, August 30, 2011
En Route Minneapolis, Minnesota–(ENEWSPF)–August 30, 2011 – 10:26 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everyone. How are you? Q Good. How are you? MR. CARNEY: I’m terrific. I’m glad you’re joining us today on our flight to Minneapolis, where the President will address the 93rd Annual Conference of the American[Read More…]
Libya: ‘Atrocious’ Abuses by Qadhafi Forces Cause for Extreme Alarm – UN
NEW YORK–(ENWESPF)–30 August 2011. WFP convoy with staple food commodities including wheat flour, pasta, vegetable oil and tomato paste on the way to the Libyan capital for distribution by the Libyan Red Crescent (LRC) The United Nations voiced “extreme alarm” today at reports of “atrocious human rights violations” in Libya,[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, August 29, 2011
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. Noda Chosen to Replace Kan as Prime Minister Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues The ruling Democratic Party of Japan has chosen Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda to be its new party leader. The election paves the way for Noda to replace Naoto Kan as the country’s sixth prime minister in[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, August 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 – 2:21 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Welcome to the White House, everyone. This is your daily briefing. For those of you who were at Martha’s Vineyard last week or on vacation, welcome back. That includes me. For those of you who were here, my condolences.[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, August 29, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing GEORGIA Abkhaz Presidential Elections / U.S. Does Not Recognize Legitimacy or Results ISRAEL U.S. Condemns Brutal Attack on Innocent Civilians in Tel Aviv ALGERIA Terrorist Attack in Cherchell / U.S.-Algeria Bilateral Relationship DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton to Travel to Paris / Meeting[Read More…]
Statement from U.S. Commerce Department on Personal Income and Outlays in July 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released data on personal income and outlays for July 2011. Personal income rose 0.3 percent in July, slightly below private-sector forecasts of a 0.4 percent increase, though personal income in both May and June was revised upward.[Read More…]
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces Smart Grid, Transmission System Improvements to Create Jobs, Benefit Consumers in 14 States
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that rural electric cooperative utilities will receive funding for smart grid technologies and improvements to generation and transmission facilities. These loans will benefit more than 19,000 rural consumers in 14 states. “Rural electric cooperatives provide direct jobs and support economic[Read More…]
