NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 September 2011. A blue chair symbolizing the Palestinian aspiration to a UN seat The President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, told Secretary-GeneralBan Ki-moon today that he intends to submit an application this Friday for Palestine to become a United Nations Member State. During their meeting, which[Read More…]
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University of Toronto-Led Research Improves Performance of Next-Generation Solar Cell Technology
TORONTO, ON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T), King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) and Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) have created the most efficient colloidal quantum dot (CQD) solar cell ever. The discovery is reported in the latest issue of Nature Materials.[Read More…]
AARP Statement on President’s Deficit Reduction Plan: Reject Proposals that Cut Medicare Benefits and Shift Health Care Costs onto Seniors
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond offered the following statement after the President released his plan for deficit reduction, elements of which may be considered by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction over the next two months: “AARP reiterates its strong opposition to any proposals that[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, September 19, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011 – 11:50 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thanks for coming to the White House for your daily briefing. As you were told in advance, I have with me today the Secretary of the Treasury, Tim Geithner, on my left; and on my[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Economic Growth and Deficit Reduction
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011 – 10:56 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. A week ago today, I sent Congress the American Jobs Act. It’s a plan that will lead to new jobs for teachers, for construction workers, for veterans, and for the unemployed. It will[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, September 19, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Garrick L. Eppinger Jr., 25, of Appleton, Wis., died Sept. 17 in Parwan province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 395th Ordnance Company, 687th Combat Sustainment Support Brigade,[Read More…]
IL Economic Director Announces Nearly $4.6 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements on Chicago’s South Side
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today highlighted $4.6 million in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements in Pullman Park, located on Chicago’s south side. Awarded through the “Ike” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to make repairs to road[Read More…]
23,000 California RNs to Strike Thursday—09/22/11
Children’s Oakland RN Martha Kuhl, front, with other Children’s, Kaiser, and Sutter RNs in a rally at the NNU Convention in San Francisco September 15. Walkout to Protest Sutter’s Attack on RN Patient Advocacy Rights, Big Cuts in Nurses’ Healthcare, and to Support Kaiser Coworkers. Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011.[Read More…]
Retiree Leader Praises Obama Economic Proposal
Would Strengthen Nation, Honor Commitment to Social Security Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—September 19, 2011. The following statement was issued today by Edward F. Coyle, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans: “Retirees laud President Obama for proposing bold ways to revitalize the American economy that are supported by sound fiscal choices[Read More…]
Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Hits Guatemala; 1 Confirmed Death
GUATEMALA–(ENEWSPF)–September 19, 2011. The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck at 2 PM EDT (18:00 UTC) about 32 miles (53 km) southeast of Guatemala City. Evelyn Ruano, a spokesperson with the President’s office reported to CNN that, “We felt some strong termors. We heard[Read More…]
