UNITED KINGDOM–(ENEWSPF)–19 January 2012. A research project which invites people to debate global free speech in the internet age is being launched at Oxford University today (19 January 2012). Free Speech Debate, which is led by Professor of European Studies Timothy Garton Ash, aims to encourage people around the world[Read More…]
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White House Press Gaggle by Jay Carney Aboard Air Force One, January 19, 2012
En Route Orlando, Florida–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012 – 11:03 A.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Okay, everybody ready? We can’t wait. Thank you for coming today on the President’s trip to Orlando, Florida. As you know, he will be visiting Disney World, Main Street USA, where he will be announcing an executive order and[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: President Obama Takes Actions to Increase Travel and Tourism in the United States
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. This morning, President Obama will sign an Executive Order and announce new initiatives to significantly increase travel and tourism in the United States. The U.S. tourism and travel industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, representing 2.7% of GDP and 7.5 million jobs[Read More…]
State Department Briefing on the Keystone XL Pipeline
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2012. Special Briefing conducted by Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. MODERATOR: Good afternoon. We’re pleased today to have Assistant Secretary Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, who will discuss the Keystone XL Pipeline project. A[Read More…]
Doctors Without Borders Closes Two Large Medical Centers in Mogadishu after Killings of Staff
Other Medical Projects in Somalia Continue, But MSF Assistance in Somali Capital Reduced by Half Somalia 2011 © Martina Bacigalupo. Houses lie in ruin in Mogadishu’s Hodan district, where MSF has been forced to end activities. SOMALIA–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012 – Following the tragic killings of Philippe Havet and Dr. Karel[Read More…]
California Supreme Court Grants Review of Controversial Medical Marijuana Cases
Advocates applaud decision to review Long Beach & Riverside dispensary regulation cases Sacramento, CA –(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. The California Supreme Court issued an order yesterday indicating its intent to review two controversial medical marijuana cases that have resulted in the suspension of several local dispensary ordinances across the state. As[Read More…]
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report for Week Ending January 14, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 352,000, a decrease of 50,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 402,000. The 4-week moving average was 379,000, a decrease of 3,500 from the previous week’s revised[Read More…]
Occupy Pittsburgh to Rally and March against Citizens United
Pittsburgh, PA—(ENEWSPF)—January 19, 2012. The two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which said corporations are people and money is speech will be on January 20, 2012. Occupy Pittsburgh will stand with the majority of Americans in opposing Citizens United. We are calling on Congress demanding an[Read More…]
Individuals with Disabilities Organize a Food Drive
Members of Sertoma United, Sertoma’s Self Advocacy Group, Give Back by Donating Food to Together We Cope in Tinley Park, IL. Alsip–(ENEWSPF)–January 19, 2012. Sertoma United group members recognize that Sertoma Centre, Inc. receives support from the community. The members decided they would like to reciprocate in some way. Last[Read More…]
Will You Help Save Dirk Schnittker’s Life?
Jenna and Dirk Schnittker. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Will you help save Dirk Schnittker’s life? Received the following heart-rending letter from Jenna Schnittker today about the almost impossible plight her father finds himself, facing devastating illness with no health insurance. In America. Jenna writes about a fund raiser[Read More…]
