WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. Chairman Boxer, Ranking Member Inhofe, and members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify about EPA’s role in responding to the BP Deepwater Horizon rig explosion. As we all know, efforts by BP to stop the oil release continue. While there is no perfect[Read More…]
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Diphtheria Cases in Haitian Camp Prompt UN-Backed Emergency Vaccination
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010 – United Nations agencies are helping health authorities in Haiti carry out an emergency vaccination campaign after an outbreak of diphtheria in the capital, Port-au-Prince, a spokesperson with the world body said today. Cases of the disease were first reported on Saturday in Camp Batimat in[Read More…]
BP Agrees to Comply with Senators Boxer and Nelson Request to Turn Over Oil Spill Videos
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. This morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), received a call from a senior official with British Petroleum (BP) indicating that BP has agreed to comply with a request made by Senator Boxer and Senator Bill Nelson[Read More…]
House Panel to Hold Seven-Part Oversight Hearing Series on Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. As the Committee with primary jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas drilling, the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will hold a seven-part oversight hearing series to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and examine the future of America’s offshore[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response, May 18, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the U.S. Haiti Earthquake Victims Memorial Service
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—May 17, 2010. We can never replace the men, women, and children who lost their lives in the earthquake – Haitians, Americans, and others from around the world. But we can remember them. We can celebrate them. And we can honor them as we continue our mission in Haiti.[Read More…]
World Health Assembly – Secretary Sebelius Meets With Haiti Minister of Health, Alex Larsen
Geneva, Switzerland–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. Earlier today, Secretary Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services met with Alex Larsen, Haitian Minister of Health. The Secretary offered her personal condolences to the people of Haiti for the losses they have suffered and expressed her appreciation for all that has been accomplished[Read More…]
Statement from NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco on Ongoing Efforts to Monitor Subsea Impacts of the BP Oil Spill, May 17, 2010
LOUISIANA–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. “Media reports related to the research work conducted aboard the R/V Pelican included information that was misleading, premature and, in some cases, inaccurate. Yesterday the independent scientists clarified three important points: 1. No definitive conclusions have been reached by this research team about the composition of the[Read More…]
Update on Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response, May 17, 2010
GULF COAST–(ENEWSPF)–May 17, 2010. BP today provided an update on developments in the response to the MC252 oil well incident in the Gulf of Mexico. Subsea Source Control and Containment Subsea efforts continue to focus on progressing options to stop the flow of oil from the well through interventions via[Read More…]
Ongoing Administration-Wide Response to the Deepwater BP Oil Spill, May 15, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 15, 2010. PAST 24 HOURS Secretaries Napolitano and Salazar Seek Clarification of BP’s Redress Intentions Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Salazar sent a letter to BP CEO Tony Hayward publicly holding BP’s feet to fire. As the President said yesterday, this administration is committed to ensuring that those affected[Read More…]
