Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s meeting with Qatar Foreign Minister Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani / Discussed Situation in Libya / Libya Contact Group Meeting Secretary’s Meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh Condolences to People of Belarus following April 11 subway[Read More…]
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Nuclear Energy Institute: Comparing Chernobyl and Fukushima Fact Sheet
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 6:30 P.M. EDT.NEI has posted a new fact sheet, “Comparing Chernobyl and Fukushima.” The key facts show that although the events at the Fukushima nuclear plant and the Chernobyl accident are both at a level 7 according to the International Nuclear and[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama, Vice President Biden, the First Lady, and Dr. Biden at Launch of ‘Joining Forces’ Initiative
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011 – 12:16 P.M. EDT THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. Shirley, you’re getting to be an old pro. (Laughter.) When Shirley and Jill made their first television appearance a while ago, I think it was up in Philly at — for a Boots[Read More…]
New UN Report Assesses Progress on Palestinian State-building Efforts
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 April 2011 – A new United Nations report highlights progress made by the Palestinian Authority in building institutions necessary for a functioning State, while stressing the need for Israel to roll back “measures of occupation” and for an urgent resumption of negotiations between the two sides. “In the[Read More…]
Sierra Club Joins First Lady Michelle Obama in Supporting Military Families Through New Outdoors Initiative
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. Today the Sierra Club joined First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to announce a new initiative to support and honor military families through the exploration and enjoyment of America’s outdoors. Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune released the following statement: “The Sierra Club is[Read More…]
Girl’s Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 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…]
NATO Aircraft Destroy Tanks Near Misrata, 12 April 2011
Naples–(ENEWSPF)–12 April 2011. NATO aircraft destroyed another five tanks in the immediate vicinity of Misrata that were threatening the civilian population today. This follows on the reporting earlier of the strike on four tanks in the Zintan area, as NATO keeps the pressure on the Gaddafi Regime. “As long[Read More…]
NTSB Investigating Wing Clipping Incident at JFK Airport
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a wing tip clipping that occurred between an Airbus A380 (F-HPJD) and a Bombardier CRJ-700 (N641CA) at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York last night. On April 11, 2011 at 8:25 PM EDT, preliminary reports indicate that the[Read More…]
NASA Announces New Homes For Shuttle Orbiters After Retirement
Various Shuttle Artifacts Allocated to Chicago’s Adler Planetarium WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. After 30 years of spaceflight, more than 130 missions, and numerous science and technology firsts, NASA’s space shuttle fleet will retire and be on display at institutions across the country to inspire the next generation of explorers and engineers.[Read More…]
New DOT Video Highlights First Modern Company to Manufacture Streetcars in America
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 12, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today released the latest video in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Transporting America” series. The video highlights United Streetcar, the first company to manufacture streetcars in America in more than 50 years. Watch: “Transporting America: United Streetcar” – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFbI_I6nFs “With high gas[Read More…]
