NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011 – A United Nations ship carrying life-saving food, medical supplies, doctors and other relief items arrived today at the Libyan port of Misrata, opening up a humanitarian lifeline to civilians trapped in an area that has seen continuous and heavy fighting between forces loyal to Colonel[Read More…]
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Top UN Relief Official Sounds Alarm After ‘Deeply Troubling’ Visit to Côte d’Ivoire
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011 – The United Nations relief chief sounded the alarm today about the humanitarian situation inside Côte d’Ivoire, saying emergency aid is needed now to help hundreds of thousands of civilians caught up in the deadly violence that has engulfed the West African country. Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary-General[Read More…]
Sierra Club: U.S. House Shills for Polluters, Endangering Americans’ Health
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 910, the “Energy Tax Prevention Act.” The bill was introduced by Rep. Fred Upton, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce committee. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune made the following statement: “Though we are appalled[Read More…]
NATO Looking Into Strike Allegations In Brega
Naples, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011. NATO is looking into the specific details of an alleged strike on a column of tanks outside of Brega today. The fighting between Brega and Ajdabiyah, where the strike occurred, has been fierce for several days. The situation is unclear and fluid with mechanized weapons traveling[Read More…]
‘Gaddafi Attacks Libyan Oil Field’ – Statement by NATO Joint Force Command Naples
Naples, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–7 April 2011. The accusation by Colonel Gaddafi that NATO was responsible for fires in the Sarir Oil Fields is false and is a direct result of his attacks on his own people and infrastructure. NATO has been monitoring this area since the beginning of the month. Attacks last[Read More…]
Audubon President David Yarnold Comments on Clean Air Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. The following remarks are attributed to Audubon President David Yarnoid. “The U.S. Senate has given all Americans good reason to be heartened and hopeful. A majority stood up for clean air. They rejected the cynical, shortsighted assault that’s raging in the Capitol – threatening vital environmental[Read More…]
Oreck Corporation Ordered to Stop Making Claims That Its Ultraviolet Vacuum/Air Cleaner Can Prevent Illness
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. As part of its ongoing efforts to protect consumers from bogus health claims, the Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement requiring Oreck Corporation to stop making allegedly false and unproven claims that two of its appliances can reduce the risk of flu and other illnesses, and[Read More…]
The Importance and Promise of American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. Today the Center for American Progress released the report “The Importance and Promise of American Manufacturing: Why It Matters if We Make It in America and Where We Stand Today,” by Michael Ettlinger and Kate Gordon, examining where the United States remains competitive in manufacturing at[Read More…]
Presidential Proclamation–National Volunteer Week
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. America’s story has been marked by the service of volunteers. Generations of selfless individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things,[Read More…]
Statement by Secretary of State Clinton on Flooding in Thailand
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 7, 2011. On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I send our sincere condolences and sympathy to the people of Thailand for the loss of life and damage caused by the flooding in southern Thailand. I am grateful to the Royal Thai[Read More…]
