En route Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011 – 11:23 A.M. PDT Q How did the President view the trip? Do he view it as a success or did he accomplish what he wanted to accomplish? MR. CARNEY: Absolutely. It was a very successful trip. I think he particularly enjoyed the town[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, April 22, 2011 (12 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 12 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: Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) released a roadmap to bring the Fukushima Daiichi[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–Earth Day, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2011. For over 40 years, our Nation has come together on Earth Day to appreciate and raise awareness about our environment, natural heritage, and the resources upon which generations of Americans have depended. Healthy land and clean water and air are essential to the health of[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama in a Town Hall in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011 – 11:50 A.M. PDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Hello, Reno! Thank you. Thank you so much. Please, everybody have a seat. It is great to be back here in Reno, great to be back in Nevada. I am thrilled that all of you are here. We’ve[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, April 21, 2011
En Route Reno, Nevada–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011 – 11:01 A.M. PDT. MR. CARNEY: I have no announcements, so let’s do questions. Rapid fire. Yes, ma’am. Q Can you talk a little bit about the President’s mood during this trip? He seemed to be enjoying himself last night. Is he enjoying getting back[Read More…]
UN Political Chief Urges ‘Bold and Decisive’ Steps to Revive Middle East Peace Talks
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2011 – The United Nations political affairs chief today voiced concern over the continuing deadlock in peace talks aimed at resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and urged both parities to make bold and decisive steps to end the stalemate and to avoid violence and provocative actions that could[Read More…]
NATO Searches Oil Tanker Anwaar Libya
NAPLES–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2011. NATO hailed and boarded the oil tanker Anwaar Libya today and after determining it was empty allowed it to resume its voyage from Tripoli to Tunisia. The Master of the ship was willing to receive the boarding party and the crew was cooperative. There was no violence,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, April 21, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA NATO / Protection of Civilians / Operation Unified Protector Drawdown Assistance Misrata / Two Photojournalists Killed/Rebel Forces / Need Better Training and to be Better Equipped International Coalition / Pressure on Qadhafi / UNSCR 1973 / Chris Stevens Broad Consensus[Read More…]
‘Conversations on Diplomacy’ With Secretary of State Clinton and Former Secretary of State Kissinger, Moderated by Charlie Rose
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21 2011. Video from the “Conversations on Diplomacy” is available on the Charlie Rose Show homepage at http://www.charlierose.com/. MR. ROSE: We’re at the State Department in Washington, D.C. for a special edition of Charlie Rose. It is called “Conversations on Diplomacy.” We inaugurate the series with Secretary[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal After Their Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2011. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, good morning, and I want to welcome Foreign Minister Rosenthal to the State Department. It is certainly the case that the Netherlands has been and is a valued ally and trusted friend to the United States. We talked about our 400 years[Read More…]
