Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The following remarks are attributable to Treasury Secretary Geithner: We have just concluded an important meeting to launch the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. My thanks to Bill Gates, Minister Flaherty, Minister Salgado, Minister Yoon, President Zoellick and Minister Muhith for being here today. I[Read More…]
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DOT Denies Requests for Waiver of Tarmac Delay Rule
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The U.S. Department of Transportation today denied the requests of five airlines for a temporary exemption from the new rule limiting tarmac delays. As a result, all U.S. carrier flights covered by the rule will be subject to its terms effective April 29. “Passengers on flights[Read More…]
New Program to Help Small Businesses Compete for Government Contracts
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a new bonding education program aimed at helping qualified small and disadvantaged businesses compete for government contracting opportunities. In collaboration with the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged[Read More…]
Israeli Easing of Gaza Blockade Painfully Insufficient, Senior UN Official Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2010 – The recent easing of some Israeli restrictions on the entry of goods into Gaza is welcome but infinitesimal when compared to the needs of the 1.5 million Palestinians living there, the top United Nations official in the Strip said today. “[It is] a drop in[Read More…]
UN Sounds Alarm About Escalating Political Tensions in Thai Capital
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today voiced concern about the ongoing political stand-off in Thailand, where several dozen people have died this month in clashes between anti-Government protesters and police on the streets of the capital, Bangkok. “The Secretary-General is very concerned about the continuing stand-off and[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton With Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet After Their Meeting
Tallinn, Estonia—(ENEWSPF)—April 22, 2010. FOREIGN MINISTER PAET: (In Estonian.) SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, and I am delighted to be back in Tallinn. I want to thank the foreign minister for his hospitality and his warm welcome. It was certainly a touch-and-go decision as we watched with great concern[Read More…]
State Department Testimony Before Congress Re: Nuclear Posture Review
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The following testimony was presented today by Ellen Tauscher, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security at today’s hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee: Chairman Levin, Ranking Member McCain, and distinguished members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, thank you for the opportunity to discuss[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Wall Street Reform
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010 – 11:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Everybody, please have a seat. Thank you very much. Well, thank you. It is good to be back. (Applause.) It is good to be back in New York, it is good to be back in the[Read More…]
White House Press Gaggle by Robert Gibbs Aboard Air Force One En Route NY, April 22, 2010
En Route New York City, NY–(ENEWSPF)–April 220, 2010 – 10:56 A.M. EDT MR. GIBBS: What’s going on? How are you guys? I think we’re going to land soon, so I — looks like it. How are you guys? What’s going on? Q Can we ask you about — we hear[Read More…]
President Obama Names Stephanie Cutter Assistant to the President for Special Projects
Washington–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. President Obama today named Stephanie Cutter to the position of Assistant to the President for Special Projects. In this role Cutter will advise on key presidential initiatives, including the communications and outreach strategy for the implementation of the landmark health insurance reform legislation. She will begin work[Read More…]
