Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–9 April 2011 – UPDATE 15:00 UTC. Presentation: → Summary of Reactor Status On Saturday, 9 April 2011, the IAEA provided the following information on the current status of nuclear safety in Japan: 1. Current Situation Earthquake of 7 April The IAEA confirms that an earthquake occurred in Japan[Read More…]
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Off Coast of Kyushu, Japan
Kyushu, Japan-(ENEWSPF)- The United States Geological Survey issued a preliminary report of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kyushu, Japan. Rumbling at a depth of 21 km, the quake reportedly struck at 6:57:49 p.m. CDT Saturday night. The epicenter was located 214 km (133 miles) SE (145 degrees)[Read More…]
Weekly Address: ‘Reducing Spending While Still Investing in the Future is Just Common Sense’
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 9, 2011. Last night, after weeks of long and difficult negotiations over our national budget, leaders of both parties came together to avert a government shutdown, cut spending, and invest in our future. This is good news for the American people. It means that small businesses can[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Budget, April 8, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011 – 11:04 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Behind me, through the window, you can see the Washington Monument, visited each year by hundreds of thousands from around the world. The people who travel here come to learn about our history and to be inspired by[Read More…]
Statement from President Obama on the Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. strongly condemn the abhorrent violence committed against peaceful protesters by the Syrian government today and over the past few weeks. I also condemn any use of violence by protesters. The United States extends our condolences to the families and loved ones of all the victims. [Read More…]
Situation at Camp Ashraf in Iraq
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. The U.S. Government is deeply troubled by reports of deaths and injuries resulting from this morning’s clash at Camp Ashraf. Although we do not know what exactly transpired early this morning at Ashraf, this crisis and the loss of life was initiated by the Government[Read More…]
Jack & Jill of America To Host Gov. Quinn at Rich South
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn recently accepted a gift on behalf of the people of Illinois from Deputy President of South Africa Kgalema Motlanthe (Photo: .illinois.gov) Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of Jack & Jill of America presents An Afternoon with Governor Pat Quinn, Saturday, April 16, 2011,[Read More…]
Philippines: UN Envoy Announces Plan to Remove Children From Armed Conflict
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 April 2011 – The United Nations envoy for children and armed conflict and a political movement in the Philippines today agreed to develop an action plan to ensure that no children are among the ranks of the military group known as the New People’s Army (NPA), or are[Read More…]
NOAA: U.S. Had Above Normal Temperatures and Precipitation in March
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Last month, temperatures and precipitation in the contiguous United States averaged above normal, according to scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. The average temperature in March was 44.0 degrees F, which is 1.4 degrees F above the long-term (1901-2000) average. March precipitation,[Read More…]
How a Shutdown Will Affect Our Military
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 8, 2011. Yesterday the Center for American Progress released the column “How a Shutdown Would Affect Our Military: Closing the Government Hurts Readiness, Pay, and Key Programs,” by Lawrence J. Korb, Rudy deLeon, Laura Conley, which addresses the current debate on how a potential shutdown would affect our[Read More…]
