Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 8, 2011 – 11:36 A.M. EST MRS. OBAMA: Thank you. Thank you all. Thank you so much. (Applause.) Rest yourselves. Good morning. It is a true pleasure to be here with all of you. This is one of the most important events that I do each year, and[Read More…]
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Broad Coalition Tells Rep. King Of Concerns About Muslim ‘Radicalization’ Hearing
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—March 8, 2011. The American Civil Liberties Union, along with several other human rights and civil liberties organizations, sent a letter today to House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Peter King (R-NY) expressing deep concern about his committee’s upcoming hearing on the so-called “radicalization of the American Muslim community.” The[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, March 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s Call with FM Juppé International Women’s Day / 100 Women Initiative International Women of Courage Award Ceremony Ambassador Marc Grossman in Islamabad / Murder of Minister Bhatti / Raymond Davis Case A/S Campbell Travel to Japan, Mongolia and Korea Emergency Funds[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 7, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011 – 12:45 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, everyone. I am going to go right into questions. I don’t have any announcements at the top. So, Mr. Feller. Q I don’t know what to do. I feel out of sorts here. Q I’m not used to[Read More…]
UN and Partners Launch Humanitarian Aid Appeal for Libya Crisis
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 March 2011 – The United Nations and its partners today launched a $160 million appeal to address humanitarian needs arising from the crisis in Libya, where the Government’s violent crackdown against protesters demanding the ouster of Muammar Al-Qadhafi has sent around 200,000 people fleeing to neighbouring countries. The[Read More…]
EU NAVFOR Disrupts Suspected Pirate Group off the Coast of Somalia
Northwood, Middlesex–(ENEWSPF)–7 March 2011. On 5th March, an EU NAVFOR aircraft and the EU NAVFOR French warship FS NIVOSE disrupted a suspected pirate whaler off the Somali coast. The whaler was suspected of leading a Pirate Action Group (PAG) at the time of the incident. On the morning of 4th[Read More…]
FTC Charges Mortgage Relief Operation with Allegedly Deceiving Distressed Homeowners
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s continuing crackdown on scams that target homeowners behind in their mortgage payments or facing foreclosure, the FTC has charged a national operation with marketing bogus loan modification services. The FTC seeks to stop the illegal practices and make the[Read More…]
Long Tarmac Delays in January Down from Last Year
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. The nation’s largest airlines reported only one flight in January with a tarmac delay of more than three hours, down from 20 flights in January 2010, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report released today by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Data filed with the[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and Prime Minister Gillard of Australia After Bilateral Meeting
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011 – 11:10 A.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, I just want to provide a hearty welcome to Prime Minister Gillard, who I had a chance to meet during the ASEAN summit and the G20 summit, and was immediately charmed, as I’m sure at least a good chunk[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama Re: New Actions on Guantanamo Bay and Detainee Policy
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 7, 2011. “From the beginning of my Administration, the United States has worked to bring terrorists to justice consistent with our commitment to protect the American people and uphold our values. Today, I am announcing several steps that broaden our ability to bring terrorists to justice, provide[Read More…]
