WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 7, 2012.  Today, as a part of his We Can’t Wait initiative, President Obama announced that seven nationally and regionally significant solar and wind energy projects will be expedited, including projects in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Wyoming. Together, these job-creating infrastructure projects would produce nearly 5,000 megawatts (MW)[Read More…]

Stamford, Connecticut–(ENEWSWPF)–August 6, 2012 – 6:35 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you so much.  (Applause.)  Well, it is wonderful to be back in Connecticut.  A couple of people I want to give a shout-out to — first of all, your outstanding Governor, Dan Malloy, is here.  (Applause.)  Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Index for Today’s Briefing SYRIA Defections / Prime Minister Riad Hijab Ambassador Ford’s Diplomacy and Outreach / Syrian Opposition Annan Plan Safe Havens / Al-Qaida IRAN/ SYRIA Iran’s Destructive Role SYRIA Transition Plan INDIA Tragic Incident in Sikh Community / U.S. Condolences and Support for a[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–6 August 2012.  The head of United Nations observers in Syria today spoke out about the ongoing fighting taking place in the Middle Eastern country, particularly in the city of Aleppo, and on its impact on civilians. “I am extremely concerned about the continued violence in Syria, in particular the[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 August 2012.  Marking the 67th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged countries to work together to eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons and stressed the importance of honouring victims and survivors by sharing their stories with new generations. “The tragedy in Hiroshima decades[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. INPO Report Emphasizes Continuous Preparation for Unexpected Industry/Regulatory/Political An independent review of lessons learned from the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear plants in the aftermath of last year’s earthquake and tsunami, conducted by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations at the request of Tokyo Electric Power[Read More…]

Policy Also Forces Girls Suspected of Being Pregnant to Undergo an Exam NEW ORLEANS–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012.  The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Louisiana issued a letter today to Delhi Charter School in Delhi, Louisiana in response to a policy that requires female students even suspected of being[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012.  Gibson Guitar Corp. entered into a criminal enforcement agreement with the United States today resolving a criminal investigation into allegations that the company violated the Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India. The agreement was announced[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012 – 11:57 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY:  I do have one quick announcement before I take your questions.  The President just concluded a call with Prime Minister Rajoy of Spain.  They discussed economic conditions in the eurozone.  And we will have a further readout later today of[Read More…]

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 6, 2012. Tonight, on the planet Mars, the United States of America made history.  The successful landing of Curiosity – the most sophisticated roving laboratory ever to land on another planet – marks an unprecedented feat of technology that will stand as a point of national pride far[Read More…]