NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 November 2010 – The top United Nations humanitarian official in Haiti has voiced concern over the slow response to an appeal sent out nine days ago seeking $164 million to curb the spread of the cholera outbreak that has infected nearly 20,000 people and killed hundreds over the[Read More…]
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Interview of Secretary of State Clinton With Bob Schieffer of CBS Face the Nation
Lisbon, Portugal–(ENEWSPF)–November 21, 2010. QUESTION: And the Secretary of State is speaking to us from Lisbon, Portugal. Madam Secretary, thank you. You and the President met with President Karzai of Afghanistan while you were there. Is he still wanting to reduce the American presence in Afghanistan? SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, Bob,[Read More…]
NATO Summit Declaration
Lisbon, Portugal–(ENEWSPF)–20 November 2010. Issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Lisbon. We, the Heads of State and Government of the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Lisbon to chart NATO’s future course. We reaffirm[Read More…]
Search for Peace in Afghanistan Must Be Led By the Country’s People – Ban
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–20 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said today that the search for peace through a political process in Afghanistan must be led by the people of that country themselves, and pledged United Nations’ continued support for the efforts to restore security. “We all recognize that there can be[Read More…]
Press Conference of President Obama after NATO Summit
Lisbon, Portugal–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2010 – 4:47 P.M. WET PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everyone. We have just concluded an extremely productive NATO summit, and I want to thank our hosts, the government and the people of Portugal, for their hospitality in this beautiful city of Lisbon. And I thank my fellow[Read More…]
No, There Is No $500 ‘Police Tax’ In Park Forest
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Election season is upon us in Park Forest, and with election season comes truths and things that are not true. As a sitting Trustee, I have heard many things not-so-true tossed around town through the years, and consider it my responsibility to help set the record[Read More…]
Weekly Address: Senators Opposing New START ‘Want to Trust But Not Verify’ (Video/Text)
Wshington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2010. Today, I’d like to speak with you about an issue that is fundamental to America’s national security: the need for the Senate to approve the New START Treaty this year. This Treaty is rooted in a practice that dates back to Ronald Reagan. The idea is[Read More…]
Turkey Fryer Risks Outweigh Any Culinary Benefits
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2010. Cooking fires never take a holiday and Thanksgiving has the unique distinction of being the only day of the year with the most fires, about three times more than average. In recent years, deep-fried turkeys have been growing in popularity, but the unique flavor comes at great[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Honors Arlington Heights Veteran John Manasse: November 2010 ‘Veteran of the Month’
DES PLAINES–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2010. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) today named World War II Navy Veteran John Manasse of Arlington Heights the November 2010 Veteran of the Month at a ceremony at the Silver Stallion Restaurant in Des Plaines. The Illinois Veteran of the Month award is a[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, November 19, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 19, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Briefing Schedule for Week of November 22 Readout of Secretary’s and U.S. Officials’ Meetings in Portugal Meetings with Foreign Minister Amado, U.S.-EU Energy Council, President Karzai, NATO ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS David Hale in Region, Remains in Contact with Counterparts in Jordan and Egypt Discussions with Israelis[Read More…]
