Washington, D.C–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011. On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our deepest condolences to the people of New Zealand and to the families and friends of the victims in Christchurch, which has suffered its second major earthquake in just six months. Our thoughts and prayers[Read More…]
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Secretary General Ban Voices Sadness at Loss of Life, Destruction in Deadly New Zealand Quake
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed deep sadness at the loss of life and destruction of property in New Zealand resulting from the earthquake that struck Christchurch, the country’s second largest city, and surrounding areas. The 6.3-magnitude quake that shook the city at midday has claimed[Read More…]
Indiana Is Next Battleground in Fight for the Right of Working People to Unite in Unions and Collectively Bargain
Indianapolis, Ind.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011. Indiana members of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – will join thousands of workers this week at the Statehouse in opposition to dangerous anti-working family bills. “For decades working people, through their unions, have protected everyone’s right to join together for a[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton On Earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011. I am deeply saddened by the news that a second major earthquake in 6 months has struck Christchurch. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send our sincere condolences and sympathy to the people of New Zealand. When the[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton On Pirate Attack on the S/V QUEST
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011. The United States strongly condemns the murder of four U.S. citizens, whose yacht, the QUEST, was seized by pirates off the coast of Oman. This deplorable act firmly underscores the need for continued international progress toward confronting the shared security challenge posed by piracy in[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Opening Session of Winning the Future Forum on Small Business
Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011 – 11:38 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. Thank you so much. Thank you very much. Please, everybody have a seat. It is wonderful to be here, and I just want to say thank you for our hosts at KSU for — or[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, February 22, 2011
En route Cleveland, Ohio–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2011 – 10:39 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good morning, everybody. Q Good morning. MR. CARNEY: You guys ready? I just want — before I take your questions, I wanted to remind everybody why we’re here, for the Winning the Future Forum on Small Business. As[Read More…]
New Zealand Earthquake Kills 65; Hundreds of People Buried in Rubble
Christchurch, New Zealand—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2011. A magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit Christchurch Tuesday killing at least 65 people. More than 100 people are thought to be trapped in the rubble. The quake toppled the spire of the city’s historic stone cathedral, flattened tall buildings and even shook off a massive piece[Read More…]
U.S. Forces Respond to Gunfire Aboard Pirated Vessel S/V Quest
TAMPA, Fla.–(ENEWSPF)–Feb. 22, 2011 — At approximately 1 a.m. EST today, while negotiations were ongoing to secure the release of four American hostages, U.S. forces responded to gunfire aboard the pirated vessel (S/V) Quest. As they responded to the gunfire, reaching and boarding the Quest, the forces discovered all four[Read More…]
Security Council Meets on Libya, As UN Officials Urge End to Violence Against Protesters
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 February 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief have both called on the Libyan authorities to immediately end their violent crackdown on protesters, and the Security Council is meeting today to discuss the situation in the North African nation. Mr. Ban, in a[Read More…]
