Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress and Brandeis University released a groundbreaking report detailing the social and economic costs of hunger in America. The report, “Hunger in America, Suffering We All Pay For,” finds that in addition to federal expenditures to address hunger, the social and[Read More…]
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Apple Statement on the Passing of Steve Jobs
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Apple CEO Tim Cook today sent the following email to all Apple employees: Team, I have some very sad news to share with all of you. Steve passed away earlier today. Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Michelle and I are saddened to learn of the passing of Steve Jobs. Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it. By building one[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, October 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011 – 1:51 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for coming to your daily briefing at the White House. I have no announcements, so I go to the Associated Press. Q Thank you. Given that White House officials have said that[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, October 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing KEYSTONE XL Keystone XL Meetings / Working with other Federal Agencies / Meetings with Various Groups FOIA Request Secretary of State Role SYRIA Reports of Syrian Americans Harassed / Legal Issues / FBI Veto in the UN / Syrian Opposition /[Read More…]
Statement by the Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta on Stationing Aegis Ships at Rota, Spain
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–5 October 2011. “Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here. This is my first meeting here at NATO as secretary of defense and I am particularly delighted to be here alongside President Zapatero and Secretary-General Rasmussen to join them in announcing this very important agreement to station United[Read More…]
U.S. Soldier MIA from Korean War Identified, October 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Army Cpl. Edward M. Pedregon of El[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Launches $78 Million Initiative to Support Small and Start-Up Businesses
Advantage Illinois to Provide Access to Capital for Businesses and Entrepreneurs to Create Jobs and Grow the Economy CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today launched the Advantage Illinois program that is designed to provide Illinois businesses and entrepreneurs with access to the capital they need to start new companies[Read More…]
Nurses File Federal Charges to Sanction Sutter Corporation for Illegal Lockout to Harm RN Rights
CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–October 5, 2011. The California Nurses Association/National Nurses United filed formal federal charges late Tuesday that Sutter corporation through its hospital affiliates conducted an illegal lockout following a one-day strike last month that violated the legal rights of Sutter RNs. In a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board,[Read More…]
Protests: ‘Another World Is Possible.’ Oct. 5, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October, 5, 2011. Reports indicate that today is seeing the largest Wall Street protest to date, see. For more information and for livestreaming see and see. ARUN GUPTA, ebrowniess at yahoo.com A founding editor of the New York City based Indypendent, Gupta also helped found the Occupied Wall Street Journal.[Read More…]
