Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—November 23, 2011. Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles, manufactured from September 9, 2011, through October 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.” These vehicles may[Read More…]
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Presidential Proclamation — Thanksgiving Day, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. One of our Nation’s oldest and most cherished traditions, Thanksgiving Day brings us closer to our loved ones and invites us to reflect on the blessings that enrich our lives. The observance recalls the celebration of an autumn harvest centuries ago, when the Wampanoag tribe joined[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at the Pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. 10:40 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Well, it is wonderful to see all of you here today. Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the White House. Tomorrow is one of the best days of the year to be an American. It’s a day to count our[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Bahrain
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. We welcome today’s report by the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry, which provides a thorough and independent assessment of events in Bahrain since protests first erupted in February. King Hamad’s decision to establish the Commission was a courageous one, and we commend him for it. We[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Signing of the GCC-Brokered Agreement in Yemen
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. I welcome today’s action by the Yemeni government and the opposition to sign a political agreement brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council to form a government of national unity within 14 days and hold early presidential elections within 90 days. In particular, the United States welcomes[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, November 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing YEMEN Agreement for Transfer of Power in Yemen / Commend Gulf Cooperation Council Not able to Confirm Reports that Saleh will Travel to U.S. for Medical Treatment U.S. Contact with Yemini Government and Opposition Path Forward for Yemeni People / Urge Peaceful,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, November 23, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Zachary C. Reiff, 22, of Preston, Iowa, died Nov. 21 of wounds suffered Nov. 18 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, November 22, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 22, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Pvt. Jackie L. Diener II, 20, of Boyne City, Mich., died Nov. 21 in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire. [Read More…]
Embrace Community Not Consumption on #BuyNothingDay
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. As retailers compete to see who can open their doors the earliest without offending the sensibilities of the public, Americans have been questioning the very tradition of over-consumption. Occupy Black Friday, OccupyXMass and Buy Nothing Day actions are being held throughout the country and world as a way to[Read More…]
Occupy Chicago Events for Thanksgiving and Black Friday
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2011. ** Thursday 11/24 ** 7am: State Street Occupation (State Street from Washington to Randolph) 9:30am: People’s Parade (Michigan & Congress) Occupy the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade:http://www.facebook.com/PressCOMM#!/events/294845043867734/ A call has gone out on Facebook to Occupy the McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade on State Street, starting at 7am, from Washington to Randolph.[Read More…]
