WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 27, 2011.   In just two weeks, we’ll come together, as a nation, to mark the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.  We’ll remember the innocent lives we lost.  We’ll stand with the families who loved them.  We’ll honor the heroic first responders who rushed to the scene[Read More…]

Governor Lynch Urges All NH Citizens to Continue to Make Necessary Preparations for Major Weather Event This Weekend CONCORD–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.  All New Hampshire State Parks and Historical Sites will close Saturday evening at 6 p.m. in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, which will begin impact the state[Read More…]

Trenton, NJ–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.  To ensure the safety of New Jersey residents in the areas expected to be most impacted by Hurricane Irene, Governor Chris Christie announced that mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the following areas: ATLANTIC COUNTY · Absecon (east of Rt 9) · Atlantic City · Brigantine[Read More…]

Service reductions on Saturday, no service on Sunday WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—August 26, 2011.  As Hurricane Irene continues to advance, Amtrak is canceling more East Coast trains with service reductions beginning on Saturday, Aug. 27 and no trains operating in the Northeast on Sunday, Aug. 28. The cancellations include service for the Northeast[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–26 August 2011.   Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (centre) briefs the press on the situation in Libya. He is flanked by his Special Envoy Abdul Ilah al-Khatib (left) and Special Adviser Ian Martin Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today summoned major regional organizations to join the United Nations in helping the new Libyan[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.   I was shocked and saddened to learn of yesterday’s firebombing of a casino in Monterrey, Mexico. The United States strongly condemns this brutal attack and all acts of criminal violence. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of all those who[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.   Japanese Prime Minister Kan Resigns as Party Leader Industry/Regulatory/Political Issues Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, amid growing complaints about his performance. He came to office in June 2010. During his term, he had made[Read More…]

Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011 – 12:49 P.M. EDT. MR. EARNEST: I do have a few announcements before we get started. Just a few minutes ago the President informed his team that he would like to depart Martha’s Vineyard this evening to return to the White House. We are — as[Read More…]

MASSACHUSETTS–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.  The President spoke to International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde today to discuss the global economic situation and recent developments in financial markets.  As this was their first conversation since her appointment as Managing Director on June 28, the President congratulated Madame Lagarde on her new[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 26, 2011.   The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of New York and ordered federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irene beginning on August 25, 2011, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department[Read More…]