Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Sargent Shriver, one of the brightest lights of the greatest generation. Over the course of his long and distinguished career, Sarge came to embody the idea of public service. Of his many enduring contributions, he will[Read More…]
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White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, January 18, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011 – 12:06 P.M. EST MR. GIBBS: Mr. Feller. Q Thanks, Robert. A couple topics. On the executive order and the President’s op-ed this morning, when you look at the timing of this, is the intent here at all to tap into the widespread concern, as voiced[Read More…]
Durbin: Repeal of Healthcare Reform Would Have Devastating Impact on Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Millions of Illinoisans are already reaping the benefits of the healthcare reform bill that put American consumers back in charge of their health coverage and medical care and would feel the effects should it be repealed, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today. Because of the[Read More…]
Durbin: $1.2 billion in Prescription Drug Savings for Illinois Seniors in Jeopardy
WASHINGTON, D.C,–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released county by county numbers showing that the newly implemented Medicare “donut hole” fix will put over $1.2 billion back in the hands of Illinois seniors over the next ten years. Across the country, seniors who have high prescription drug spending[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, January 18, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Arrival of President Hu Jintao and Chinese Delegation/Upcoming Events Authorized Departure from Tunisia for Dependents of U.S. Personnel U.S. Congratulates People of Sudan on the Successful Completion of Polling in the Southern Sudan Referendum EUR Assistant Secretary Gordon Upcoming Travel to Cyprus MIDDLE EAST[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualty, January 18, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 20111. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation New Dawn. Maj. Michael S. Evarts, 41, of Concord, Ohio, died Jan. 17, in Tikrit, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 256th Combat Support Hospital, Twinsburg,[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Marine Casualty, January 18, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Joseph C. Whitehead, 22, of Axis, Ala., died Jan. 17 while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine[Read More…]
FCC Grants Approval of Comcast-NBCU Transaction
Washington, D.C.—(ENEWSPF)—January 18, 2011. Today, the Federal Communications Commission grants—with conditions and enforceable commitments—approval of the assignment and transfer of control of broadcast, satellite, and other radio licenses from General Electric Company (GE) to Comcast Corporation. The approval will allow GE and Comcast to create a joint venture involving NBC[Read More…]
Former Haitian Leader’s Return Raises Impunity Issues, UN Human Rights Office Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2011 – The return to Haiti of former Haitian leader Jean Claude Duvalier clearly raises issues of impunity and accountability, the United Nations human rights office said today, adding that it was looking into the matter. There are major issues surrounding Mr. Duvalier and the considerable range[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: Gbagbo Loyalists Open Fire Towards UN Security Patrol
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2011 – Forces loyal to former president of Côte d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo, who refuses to step down despite his defeat in November’s elections, opened fire last night towards United Nations peacekeepers in charge of security for a top African Union (AU) emissary, according to the UN peacekeeping[Read More…]
