Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 2, 2010. Editor’s Note: This interview was taped on April 30, 2010 and broadcast on May 2. QUESTION: Welcome back. Thanks for being here. SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, David, I’m thrilled to be here on the new set. Thank you. QUESTION: Thanks very much. There’s a lot of important[Read More…]
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Nepal: Maoist Protests Peaceful, UN Observes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 May 2010 – Today’s May Day protests staged by Maoists across Nepal have been organized and peaceful, with security forces also acting in a restrained manner, the United Nations human rights office in the country said today. “Rights to peaceful assembly and speech were exemplified today,” said Richard[Read More…]
Update on Administration-Wide Response Efforts in the Gulf Coast, May 1, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2010. The response to the BP Oil Spill began as an emergency search and rescue mission by the U.S. Coast Guard and other partners on April 20. Concurrently, command center operations were stood up immediately in the Gulf Coast to begin also addressing the environmental impact of[Read More…]
Weekly Address: President Obama Calls on Congress to Enact Reforms to Stop a ‘Potential Corporate Takeover of Our Elections’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 1, 2010. Over the past few weeks, as we’ve debated reforms to hold Wall Street accountable and protect consumers and small businesses in our financial system, we’ve come face-to-face with the great power of special interests in the workings of our democracy. Of course, this isn’t a surprise.[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Day of Prayer, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. Throughout our history, whether in times of great joy and thanksgiving, or in times of great challenge and uncertainty, Americans have turned to prayer. In prayer, we have expressed gratitude and humility, sought guidance and forgiveness, and received inspiration and assistance, both in good times and[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on Advance Estimate of Real GDP in 1st Quarter of 2010
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis today released the first estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter of 2010. Real GDP grew 3.2 percent at an annual rate in the first quarter, consistent with private-sector expectations. “With a third-straight quarter of growth,[Read More…]
Door-to-Door Visits Begin for 2010 Census
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. About 635,000 2010 Census takers across the nation begin going door to door tomorrow to follow up with households that either didn’t mail back their form or didn’t receive one. An estimated 48 million addresses will be visited through July 10. “America’s had a very successful[Read More…]
Amendment to Wall Street Reform Legislation Would Help Protect Consumers from High Credit Card Rates
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 30, 2010. As the Senate begins debate on landmark Wall Street reform legislation, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has filed an amendment to the legislation that would address high credit card interest rates. The amendment would restore to each state its historic power to protect citizens from unscrupulous[Read More…]
Funding Gap Hinders Recovery in Myanmar, Two Years After Cyclone – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 April 2010 – Two years after Cyclone Nargis left 2.4 million people in need of emergency food, housing and other forms of critical assistance, the United Nations aid coordinator in Myanmar said today that just a quarter of the pledged funds have come in and the gap threatens[Read More…]
New Treaty to Combat Illicit Arms Trafficking Crucial for Central Africa, Says UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 April 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today exhorted ministers from Central African nations to work towards adopting a legal instrument to combat illicit arms trafficking, a move that will help reduce violence and bring peace and security to countries in the sub-region. “The link between arms trafficking and[Read More…]
