Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. In a meeting in the State Dining Room this afternoon, the President and members of his Cabinet and senior staff met with a broad group of business, law enforcement, faith, and former and current elected leaders from across the political spectrum to hear their ideas and[Read More…]
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Statement by President Obama on the 16th Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. Sixteen years ago today, America witnessed a horrific attack in Oklahoma City, killing more than 160 men, women and children, and wounding hundreds of others. Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the families and friends who lost a loved one and suffered through[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, April 19, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing LIBYA No Ground Troops / Benghazi / Improving Communications / Ways to Help the Opposition / Progress in Berlin and Doha / Financial Assistance / Humanitarian Assistance / DART Team / Role of Chris Stevens / British Efforts / Flying Support[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Five Army Casualties, April 19, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died April 16, at Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when an Afghan National Army soldier attacked them with multiple grenades. Killed were: Capt.[Read More…]
Plane Carrying First Lady Aborts Landing
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. FAA controllers at Andrews Air Force Base instructed an incoming Boeing 737 on approach to Runway 19 to perform a “go around” on Monday, April 18, 2011, just after 5 p.m. because the plane did not have the required amount of separation behind a military C17.[Read More…]
On Eve of Chernobyl Visit, Secretary General Ban Outlines Path to Strengthening Nuclear Safety
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 April 2011 – The recent power plant accident in Japan, like the Chernobyl disaster 25 years ago, calls for “deep reflection” on the future of nuclear energy, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, as he outlined a five-step plan to enhance nuclear safety. “As we are painfully learning once[Read More…]
NOAA: All Federal Waters of the Gulf Once Closed to Fishing Due to Spill Now Open
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. NOAA today reopened to commercial and recreational fishing 1,041 square miles of Gulf waters immediately surrounding the Deepwater Horizon wellhead, just east of Louisiana. This is the twelfth and final reopening in federal waters since July 22, and opens all of the areas in Federal waters[Read More…]
Audubon Society: The Gulf One Year Later – Still Waiting For Love
New York NY–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011. A year after the Gulf oil disaster, Sue Galliano doesn’t want our pity. She just wants us to act like grown-ups. Especially Congress, which still hasn’t allocated a dime to restoring the Southeast’s natural storm buffers. Those wetland barriers protect places, but they also cradle[Read More…]
Sierra Club Tests Hundreds Nationwide for Levels of Toxic Mercury in their Bodies
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 19 – Over the past two months, the Sierra Club has conducted tests in more than 30 cities across the United States to help concerned moms and others find out how much toxic mercury is in their bodies. The Sierra Club’s nationwide hair testing program aims to raise awareness[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at a Town Hall in Annandale, Virginia
Annandale, Virginia–(ENEWSPF)–April 19, 2011 – 10:33 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody! Thank you! Thank you so much. Everybody have a seat, have a seat. It’s good to be back. Good to be back in Annandale. Good to be back at NOVA. How is everybody doing? (Applause.) I want to make[Read More…]
