Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011.   The National Park Service formally welcomed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial as America’s 395th national park on August 28 – the 48th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered in 1963 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The National Park[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011.   Six years ago today, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, upending families and ravaging communities – and no one will forget the tragic events of those days.  But what’s required of us is more than remembrance – what’s required of us is our continued efforts[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 29, 2011 – 11:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning, everybody.  This morning we’re continuing to deal with the impact and the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.  As I said yesterday, we’re going to make sure folks have all the support they need as they begin to assess and[Read More…]

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011.  With the 10-year anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, approaching, September 11th Victim Compensa­tion Fund (VCF) Special Master Sheila L. Birnbaum today announced the final rule governing the fund.  Since issuing the proposed regulations in June 2011, Special Master Birnbaum has reviewed formal comments and met with,[Read More…]

Updates New Yorkers on Restoration of Services and Safety NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011. The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this morning at Engine 166/Ladder 86 Fire Company on Staten Island: “We’re here to talk about somebody that gave us a weekend to remember – and that[Read More…]

North Anna Nuclear Power Station Shut Down Following East Coast Earthquake Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—August 29, 2011.  The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has dispatched an Augmented Inspection Team to the North Anna nuclear power station to further review the effects of last week’s earthquake, the operators’ response and the plant staff’s activities[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 August 2011.  Warning that voluntary moratoriums on nuclear weapon tests are not enough, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on all Member States that have not yet done so to urgently ratify the United Nations-backed treaty banning them. “Over the course of the Cold War, hundreds of nuclear weapon tests[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011.  THE PRESIDENT:  Good afternoon, everybody.  I’m joined today by my Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, and Administrator of FEMA, Craig Fugate, to provide a brief update on our ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Irene. First, let me say that this is a storm that has[Read More…]

Airlines Plan to Resume Service No Earlier Than Noon EDT Monday to New York Airports, Subject to Facility Conditions and Access CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2011.  United Airlines and Continental Airlines are assessing the impact of Hurricane Irene at its New York airports and support facilities, including its hub at Newark Liberty[Read More…]

As City Surveys Damage in Hardest Hit Zones, Evacuation Order is Lifted as of 3PM EDT Today NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—August 28, 2011 – UPDATE 3 PM EDT.  The following are Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s remarks as delivered this afternoon at One Police Plaza: “I just wanted to report, I drove around[Read More…]