NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 January 2011 – The United Nations human rights chief today voiced deep concern over the fate of a group of about 40 migrants who have been missing since they were abducted in Mexico last month, and death threats to a prominent human rights defender assisting other migrants who[Read More…]
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Remarks by President Obama at the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s Inauguration
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011 – 7:10 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you. Thank you. To Caroline and the Kennedy family, to all the members of Congress and distinguished guests here tonight, it is an extraordinary pleasure to join you to mark the 50th anniversary of[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011 – 1:45 PM EST. See below for answers to questions (marked with an asterisk) posed in the briefing that required follow up. Q Are you over yesterday? MR. GIBBS: What’s that? Q Over yesterday? MR. GIBBS: Over yesterday how? Q Translation errors. (Laughter.) MR. GIBBS: I[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, January 20, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT U/S Burns Leading Delegation to the P5+1 Meeting in Istanbul Deputy Envoy David Hale Met Today with Quartet Envoys to Prepare for February 5 Principal’s Meeting to be Held in Munich/Deputy Envoy Hale’s Upcoming Meetings Over the Weekend USAID Administrator Shah’s Speech Outlines His[Read More…]
Boeing Statement on Chinese Approval of 200 Boeing Aircraft
SEATTLE–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 19, 2011. Boeing (NYSE: BA) is pleased to have received final approval today from the Chinese Government confirming a $19 billion aircraft agreement. China’s approval of airline contracts for 200 orders covers aircraft to be delivered over a three-year period, 2011-2013. The approval helps Boeing maintain and expand its[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of the People’s Republic of China at State Dinner
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011 – 7:51 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good evening, everybody. Please have a seat. On behalf of Michelle and myself, welcome to the White House. And thank you for joining us as we host President Hu and the Chinese delegation, and as we pay tribute to the[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 15, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 20, 2011. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Jan. 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 404,000, a decrease of 37,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 441,000. The 4-week moving average was 411,750, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Giffords Stands On Her Own Feet Today
Tucson, AZ-(ENEWSPF)- From KVOA.COM: Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was able to stand on her own two feet today, with assistance, and UMC Dr. Peter Rhee confirms that "aggressive rehab" has already begun for the congresswoman recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Earlier today, Giffords also sat in a chair and looked[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Senator Lieberman’s Retirement
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. “I want to congratulate Senator Joe Lieberman on an extraordinary career in public service. Joe has spent four decades fighting for what he believes in on behalf of the people of Connecticut. From cracking down on polluters and deadbeat dads as Connecticut’s Attorney General to his[Read More…]
U.S. – China Joint Statement, January 19, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2011. 1. At the invitation of President Barack Obama of the United States of America, President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China is paying a state visit to the United States of America from January 18-21, 2011. During his visit, President Hu met with Vice[Read More…]
