NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to respect and care for the Earth, noting that safeguarding the environment will impact efforts to achieve development goals and ensuring the health and well-being of its inhabitants. Environmental sustainability – the wise management of the Earth’s bounty[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 456,000, a decrease of 24,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 480,000. The 4-week moving average was 460,250, an increase of 2,750 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. In the fall of 1969, Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson announced plans for a national “environmental teach-in” — one day, each year, of action and advocacy for the environment. His words rallied our Nation, and the first Earth Day, as it became known, saw millions come together[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. Thank you all very much.  Thank you, Martin Gross, for your very kind introduction, and for your leadership as the Institute’s new president.  You have 25 years of Institute history to live up to…and 25 years of Institute presidents watching to make sure you get it[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Volcanic ash / Air travel improved / Consular officers continue to provide assistance to stranded Americans Prayers and condolences to victims and families of those affected by train accident near Pretoria / Ambassador Gips and embassy staff assess situation / 40 Americans accounted for[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 April 2010 – With the implosion of financial markets on Wall Street and the explosion of a volcano in Iceland highlighting in just two ways how the world is ever more interconnected, enhancing dialogue and understanding among peoples and faiths is more vital than ever, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010.  Today, President Obama nominated Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi, Judge Susan Richard Nelson, Judge Ellen Lipton Hollander, Judge James K. Bredar and Edmond E. Chang to United States District Court judgeships. “I am honored to nominate these outstanding candidates to serve on the United States District Court bench,”[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010.  Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key administration posts: Luis E. Arreaga, Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland, Department of State Rose M. Likins, Ambassador to the Republic of Peru, Department of State Jonathan Woodson, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010. THE VICE PRESIDENT:  Secretary Salazar, Carol Browner is here, Secretary Ray Mabus, Ben Cardin — I miss seeing you guys every day, Ben.  Dennis Cardoza, I’m told Emanuel Cleaver is here.  I see Marcy is here, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.  Ed Markey, who has gained his congressional[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 21, 2010 – 12:09 P.M. EDT MR. GIBBS:  Good afternoon.  Before I take questions, I just want to call your attention to — obviously you all have seen the news today that GM is paying back $4.7 of the $6.7 billion loan via TARP to it.  The White[Read More…]