NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 January 2011 – The Security Council today welcomed the conclusion of voting in the referendum for the self-determination of Southern Sudan, describing the voting exercise as “largely peaceful and orderly” while urging both parties to Sudan’s peace agreement to respect the outcome of the poll. The week-long referendum,[Read More…]
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CLEAN Contracts—Making Clean Local Energy Accessible Now and Bringing More Renewable Electricity into the Marketplace
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress released a paper called “CLEAN Contracts: Making Clean Local Energy Accessible Now,” along with co-authors from Groundswell and the Energy Action Coalition. This paper looks at the one policy that has helped bring more renewable electricity into the marketplace than[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 18, 2011. “Today, the American people have greater health security than they did a year ago. Because of the Affordable Care Act, Americans no longer have to live in fear that insurance companies will drop or cap their coverage if they get sick, or that they’ll face double-digit[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Sargent Shriver
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…]
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put American consumers back in charge of their health coverage and medical care and would feel the effects should it be repealed, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said today.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…]
