Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 7 P.M. EDT. Commissioners at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday voted to launch a two-pronged review of U.S. nuclear power plant safety in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami and the resulting events at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, March 23, 2011
Aboard Air Force One En Route Andrews Air Force Base–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011 – 4:06 P.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Okay, good afternoon, everyone. We have no opening statements, but I have with me again today Ben Rhodes, the Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, and Dan Restrepo, who is the[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Mark C. Toner, March 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Japan Update / Secretary’s Conversation with Japanese FM / Nuclear Power Plant / Ambassador Roos Travel to Sendai / Meetings with Japanese and American Authorities / U.S. Citizens Unaccounted For / Cooperative Evacuation Measures LIBYA Proposed London Meeting / Meetings Continue[Read More…]
Paralympic Athlete to Share Story and Wisdom at GSU
University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Actor, patient advocate, and Paralympic athlete John Siciliano will discuss his life-altering accident and the road to recovery and success at an appearance on Monday, April 11, at 11 a.m., in Sherman Hall at Governors State University. After an accident in which his car was hit by[Read More…]
PSC’s Veterans Affairs Office Gives Veterans Tools To Succeed
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College’s Veterans Affairs Office gives veterans a supportive environment to aid them in their educational journey. Veterans receive one-on-one counseling, advising and support throughout the entire admissions process. Additionally, veterans are automatically eligible for early registration and always receive in-district tuition rates regardless of where[Read More…]
Paintings By Armando Pedroso, Jason Messinger To Debut At Center On Halsted
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Join us for two exciting shows opening Friday, April 1. Armando Pedroso’s painting exhibit will take place in the 2nd floor gallery, and Jason Messinger’s painting exhibit will be in the 3rd floor gallery. Cash bar available. $5 suggested donation. Both shows run from 4/1 – 5/17. Armando[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Navy Casualty, March 23, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a sailor who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Petty Officer 1st Class Vincent A. Filpi III, 41, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died as a result of a non-combat related incident. Filpi was assigned to USS Enterprise[Read More…]
Nuclear Energy institute Report on Japan’s Nuclear Reactors, March 23, 2011 (2:30 PM EDT)
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 23, 2011 – UPDATE AS OF 2:30 PM EDT. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has blocked the import of milk, milk products and fresh vegetables and fruits produced in areas surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. FDA is flagging all shipments from Japan to determine whether they[Read More…]
International Atomic Energy Agency Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Update, 23 March (20:00 UTC)
Vienna, Austria–(ENEWSPF)–23 March – 20:00 UTC. Brief update on state of Fukushima Daiichi reactors Japanese authorities today announced a number of developments at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, where reactor cooling systems were disabled following the massive earthquake and tsunami on 11 March. At Units 1, 2, 3, and 4,[Read More…]
Condemning Violence Against Protesters in Syria, Ban Calls for Probe Into Killings
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 March 2011 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the violence against peaceful protesters in the southern Syrian city of Deraa that left several dead and many more wounded today and yesterday, stressing that those responsible must be held accountable. Media reports say at least six people have died[Read More…]
