Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.   Entrepreneurs embody the promise that lies at the heart of America — that if you have a good idea and work hard enough, the American dream is within your reach. During National Entrepreneurship Week, we renew our commitment to supporting the entrepreneurs who power the engine[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 15, 2010.   Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid-ul-Adha to Muslims worldwide and wish safe travels to those performing Hajj.  This year, nearly three million pilgrims from more than 160 countries – including the United States – have gathered in Mecca and neighboring sites to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—November 15, 2010.  The Department of Defense (DoD) has released details on major defense acquisition program cost, schedule, and performance changes since the June 2010 reporting period.  This information is based on the Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs) submitted to the Congress for the September 2010 reporting period. SARs summarize[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2010 – The United Nations panel tasked with monitoring the upcoming referenda on self-determination in Sudan has arrived in the country ahead of the start of voter registration for the vote on the status of Southern Sudan. “Voter registration represents a critical phase in the referenda process,[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations human rights chief welcomed the freeing on Saturday of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and urged the authorities in Myanmar to release all remaining political prisoners. Ms. Suu Kyi, the head of the National League for Democracy[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2010.   This weekend, I’m concluding a trip to Asia whose purpose was to open new markets for American products in this fast-growing part of the world. The economic battle for these markets is fierce, and we’re up against strong competitors. But as I’ve said many times, America[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.   INDEX: DEPARTMENT Ambassador Holbrook in Passau, Germany Participating in the International Forum on International Security Architecture and this weekend will be attending the Pakistan Development Forum in Islamabad Open Skies Agreement between the U.S. and Colombia Travel information website has changed, explore travel.state.gov for changes International[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies at their meeting in Seoul to invest in development, which will not only help millions of people who are suffering due to the global economic downturn but also improve the lives[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the “major step forward” taken with the agreement reached after months of deadlock on the formation of a new Iraqi government, and called on the country’s leaders to swiftly conclude the process. “He commends all political parties and their leaders[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010.  Today a federal judge in Michigan will begin hearing arguments in a lawsuit filed on behalf of Joseph Casias, the legal medical marijuana patient who was wrongfully terminated by a Battle Creek Wal-Mart because he tested positive for marijuana during a drug screen. Casias, 30, is[Read More…]