Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. The short-term funding bill passed in the House of Representatives today gives Congress some breathing room to find consensus on a long-term measure that funds the government through the end of the fiscal year. The President urges the Senate to pass this bill to avoid[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney Previewing the President’s Trip to Latin America, March 15, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011 – 10:06 A.M. EDT MR. CARNEY: Thanks, everybody, for being here. This is, I think as advertised, an off-camera but on-the-record briefing we’d like to do for you, one of two previewing the President’s upcoming trip to Latin America. Today I have Mike Froman, with whom[Read More…]
Remarks By The First Lady At National League Of Cities Conference
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. This morning, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the Congressional City Conference of the National League of Cities to make the economic case for communities to address childhood obesity. Childhood obesity is not just a health or family issue alone. It is an economic issue that impacts[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the Detroit Health Care Fraud Prevention Summit
Detroit, Michigan–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. I’m proud to join with Secretary Sebelius – and with United States Attorney [ Barb] McQuade – in welcoming you all here. And I want to thank each of you for your participation in today’s discussion – and for your partnership in our national fight[Read More…]
Latin Kings Member Convicted in Maryland of Racketeering Conspiracy, Murder, Robbery and Firearms Offenses
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. A federal jury convicted Chinua Shepperson, aka “Nu,” “NuNu” and “King Nu,” 28, of Washington, D.C., late yesterday of conspiracy to participate in a racketeering enterprise known as the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings), murder in aid of racketeering, robbery, using a gun during[Read More…]
Statement from Notre Dame on IOSHA Findings on Declan Sullivan Tragedy
South Bend, IN-(ENEWSPF)- The following statements from the University of Notre Dame are in response to the findings announced Tuesday (March 15) by the Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration on its investigation into the tragic Oct. 27 accident that took the life of Notre Dame student Declan Sullivan: Rev. John I.[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan: Two Arrests in Decatur Nursing Home Compliance Sweep
Chicago–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced two arrests after a surprise “Operation Guardian” compliance check in Decatur. Investigators arrested two employees at Decatur Manor Healthcare, 1016 W. Pershing Court, based on outstanding and active arrest warrants. Today’s sweep was the 27th compliance check conducted by Madigan’s office[Read More…]
Japan: Doctors Without Borders Working in Isolated Community Devastated by Quake
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. On Tuesday, members of the 11-person Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team in earthquake-battered northeast Japan worked in evacuation centers with local medical staff in a small, isolated community in Miyagi prefecture. “There were two local doctors in Minamisanriku who have been working in around[Read More…]
USGS Updates Magnitude of Japan’s 2011 Tohoku Earthquake to 9.0
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 15, 2011. The US Geologis Survey (USGS) has updated the magnitude of the March 11, 2011, Tohoku earthquake in northern Honshu, Japan, to 9.0 from the previous estimate of 8.9. Independently, Japanese seismologists have also updated their estimate of the earthquake’s magnitude to 9.0. This magnitude places the[Read More…]
Nuclear Regulatory Analysis Continues to Support Japan’s Protective Actions
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—March 15, 2011. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) analysts overnight continued their review of radiation data related to the damaged Japanese nuclear reactors. The analysts continue to conclude the steps recommend by Japanese authorities parallel those the United States would suggest in a similar situation. The Japanese authorities Monday[Read More…]
