Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the number and rate of traffic fatalities in 2010 fell to the lowest levels since 1949, despite a significant increase in the number of miles Americans drove during the year. “Last year’s drop in traffic fatalities is welcome[Read More…]
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Libya: Doctors Without Borders Reiterates Calls for Urgent, Unhindered Access to Wounded
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–April 1 – As the conflict continues in Libya, the international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is pursuing a variety of measures to assist people affected by the violence in the western part of country, regardless of their affiliation or origin. To date, the organization has[Read More…]
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Employment Situation – March 2011
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2011. Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, leisure and hospitality, and mining. Employment in manufacturing continued to trend[Read More…]
IEMA Highlights Earthquake Preparedness in April
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. Nearly 60,000 Illinois residents have already registered to participate in a multi-state earthquake drill in April, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging even more groups and individuals to join in “The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” on April 28. The drill coincides with IEMA’s annual[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Declares April ‘Earth Month’ in Illinois
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today declared the month of April as Earth Month, after delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Sustainable Schools Symposium at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences. The Governor also presented this year’s Environmental Hero Awards to groups and individuals who have shown[Read More…]
ACLU Urges House To Support Bill Challenging President’s Use Of Force In Libya Without Congressional Approval
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. In a letter sent to the House of Representatives today, the American Civil Liberties Union asked representatives to cosponsor and vote for H.R. 1212, a bill that would reaffirm Congress’ constitutional authority to decide whether President Obama may use military force in Libya. The Restoring Essential Constitutional[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at the Geraldine Ferraro Memorial Service
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. When I think of Geraldine Ferraro, I smile. To the millions of women who saw their futures open up thanks to her, she was a pioneer. To the press who covered her 1984 campaign, she was a fresh face, an upstart, a surprise. To at[Read More…]
Statement by the White House Press Secretary on Violence in Syria
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. We condemn and deplore the use of violence against citizens demonstrating in Syria, and applaud the courage and dignity of the Syrian people. We urge all parties to maintain calm and avoid violence, and call on the Syrian government to respect human rights and to[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama Following the Attack on UNAMA
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011. I condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan today. Together with the American people, I offer my deepest condolences to those injured and killed, as well as to their loved ones. The brave men and women[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on the Clean Fleet Partnership
Landover, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2011 – 12:33 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Hello, everybody. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. I am thrilled to be here, proud to be joined here today by two of our outstanding Cabinet Secretaries, Steven Chu and Ray LaHood. Where are Steven[Read More…]
