Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. SYRIA US continues to press the Syrian Government through our ambassador in Damascus/Trying to stop arbitrary arrests and violence/ US aware of detained American journalist/ We have asked for consular access INDIA Ambassador’s resignation was transparent family reasons/ Nothing to announce on new ambassador/ The[Read More…]
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Remarks by the President and the Vice President to the Troops at Fort Campbell, KY
Fort Campbell, Kentucky–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 3:23 P.M. CDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hey, it’s good to be back with you all. I’ll tell you what. I want to thank General Colt for accompanying me up here. I get the honor of introducing the General. I was back here on February[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. We strongly condemn and deplore the Syrian government’s use of violence and mass arrests in response to ongoing demonstrations. We again salute the courage of Syrian protestors for insisting on their right to express themselves and we regret the loss of life on all sides. Over[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama to Workers at Allison Transmission Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 12:10 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Good to see you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Thank you, everybody. Please have a seat. Thank you. It is good to be back in Indianapolis. (Applause.) Hello, Hoosiers! Sorry about the Pacers. (Laughter.) I’m sorry, Mr. Mayor. [Read More…]
Remarks by Attorney General Holder at the Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps ‘Children of Promise’ Premiere
Boston,Mass.–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. The following remarks were delivered by Attorney General Eric Holder. It’s a pleasure to be with you, and it’s a privilege to join with so many distinguished leaders, partners, and members of the Kennedy family in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of one of my personal heroes –[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 6, 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 3:30 P.M. EDT. Below is a round-up of noteworthy news that happened this week with regard to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and the U.S. nuclear industry’s response. Plant Status: Workers entered the Fukushima Daiichi reactor 1 building for the first time since[Read More…]
Statement of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on April Employment Numbers
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the April 2011 Employment Situation report released today: “Our nation’s labor market registered encouraging job growth in the month of April. Nonfarm payroll employment added 244,000 jobs, exceeding expectations, with the private sector adding 268,000 jobs.[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: UN Human Rights Team Heads to Alleged Mass Grave Site
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 May 2011. A United Nations human rights team is investigating the reported killing earlier this week of at least 40 people in the Yopougon district of Côte d’Ivoire’s commercial capital, Abidjan, and is due to visit an alleged mass grave there today, according to a spokesperson. At the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, May 6, 2011
En Route Indianapolis, Indiana–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2011 – 10:36 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: I just want to mention a couple of things before I get started here. First, as you all know, we had an employment report today that showed private sector payrolls increasing by 268,000 in April, which makes 14[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises 244,000 in April; Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 9.0%
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 6, 2011. Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 244,000 in April, and the unemployment rate edged up to 9.0 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in several service-providing industries, manufacturing, and mining. Household Survey Data The number of unemployed persons, at 13.7 million, changed[Read More…]
