Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011 – 1:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Well, everybody, please be seated. Welcome to the White House, and congratulations on winning the Commander-in-Chief trophy. (Applause.) For the first time in eight long years, this trophy is going back to Colorado Springs. Today we’re honored to[Read More…]
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Readout of President Obama’s Call With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. The President called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu today to convey his best wishes before the start of Passover. Noting that he would host a seder at the White House, the President recalled that the story of Passover is one of liberation and freedom, and expressed his[Read More…]
House Passes Bill to Prevent Illinois Drivers from Paying for Trade-Ins After Dealers Shut Down
Springfield–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced House lawmakers passed legislation to create a statewide trust fund paid into by Illinois auto dealers to protect consumers from bearing the cost of traded-in vehicles when a dealership closes down. House members voted 91-19 to send to the Senate HB[Read More…]
DOE Offers $2.1 Billion Conditional Commitment Loan Guarantee to Support California Solar Thermal Power Plant
Washington D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a conditional commitment for a $2.1 billion loan guarantee to support Units 1 and 2 of the Blythe Solar Power Project, sponsored by Solar Trust of America, LLC. The concentrating solar thermal power plant includes two[Read More…]
NIDA Raises the Curtain on Addiction
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) announced today the launch of its Addiction Performance Project (http://www.drugabuse.gov/nidamed/APP/), an innovative continued medical education program designed to help primary care providers break down the stigma associated with addiction. The program includes dramatic interpretation of a family’s struggle with[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Briefing on Fukushima Nuclear Accident, 18 April 2011 (15:35 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:35 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Monday, 18 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Overall, the situation at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant remains very serious but[Read More…]
Gay And Straight Teen Suicides More Common In Politically Conservative Areas
From the Huffington Post: CHICAGO — Suicide attempts by gay teens – and even straight kids – are more common in politically conservative areas where schools don’t have programs supporting gay rights, a study involving nearly 32,000 high school students found. Those factors raised the odds and were a substantial[Read More…]
UN and Libya Reach Agreement on Humanitarian Presence in Tripoli
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – United Nations envoys visiting Libya have reached an agreement with the authorities on setting up a humanitarian presence in the capital, Tripoli, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today, while once again calling for an immediate end to the fighting that has taken a heavy toll on[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: UN Rushes in Agriculture Aid as Gradual Calm Begins to Return
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 April 2011 – As calm gradually returns to Côte d’Ivoire after months of post-election violence, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said today that it is rushing to assist farmers as they prepare to sow their rice and maize crops at the onset of the rainy[Read More…]
Notre Dame Investigation Finds Four Primary Factors Led to Declan Sullivan Tragedy
INDIANA–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2011. The University of Notre Dame released today a comprehensive report containing the findings of a nearly six-month investigation into the accident that took the life of student Declan Sullivan last fall. A junior from Long Grove, Ill., Sullivan died Oct. 27 when the elevated scissor lift from[Read More…]
