Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 11, 2011. Hello, everyone. I want to spend a couple minutes talking with you about our economy. We’ve just come through the worst recession since the Great Depression, and while our economy as a whole has been growing and adding private sector jobs, too many folks are[Read More…]
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DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, June 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Lance Cpl. Nicholas S. O’Brien, 21, of Stanley, N.C., died June 9 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Continued Violence in Syria
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. The United States strongly condemns the Syrian government’s outrageous use of violence across Syria today and particularly in the northwestern region. There must be an immediate end to the brutality and violence. We regret the loss of life and extend our condolences to all those[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Southern Kordofan, Sudan
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. The United States is deeply concerned by ongoing developments in Southern Kordofan, Sudan. Fighting between forces loyal to the Government of Sudan—including its Armed Forces and the Popular Defense Force militia—and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army threatens efforts by the parties to the 2005 Comprehensive[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, June 10, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing INDIA Tahawwur Hussain Rana Guilty Verdict Access to Headley NATO Secretary Clinton and Secretary Gates’ Comments / Can’t Become Complacent / Indispensible Alliance LIBYA Reports of a Letter from Qadhafi to Congress / Increased Isolation / Transitional National Council / Interlocutor[Read More…]
South Suburban Branch of NAACP Announces Investigation Into Hiring Practices in Village of Flossmoor
Homewood, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban branch of the NAACP, the oldest civil rights organization in the United States, announces an investigation into the hiring practices in the Village of Flossmoor. Mr. David Lowery, President of the South Suburban Branch of the NAACP, sent the following letter to Bridget Wachtel, Village[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: UN-Appointed Probe Finds Serious Rights Abuses After Elections
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 June 2011. Serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law were committed following last November’s presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire, according to investigators tasked by the United Nations Human Rights Council with probing alleged abuses. The International Commission of Inquiry, which submitted its report to the Council[Read More…]
Sudan: UN Reports ‘Extremely Worrying’ Attacks on Civilians in Southern Kordofan
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 June 2011. The United Nations human rights office today said it had received “extremely worrying” reports of civilian casualties and massive displacement of people, amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the Sudanese state of Southern Kordofan, where forces of the northern and southern governments are engaged in fighting. “We[Read More…]
Recent Snowpack Declines in the Rocky Mountains Unusual Compared to Past Few Centuries
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study released yesterday suggests that snowpack declines in the Rocky Mountains over the last 30 years are unusual compared to the past few centuries. Prior studies by the USGS and other institutions attribute the decline to unusual springtime warming, more precipitation falling now[Read More…]
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–June 10, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
