Seoul, Reuplic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010 – 4:43 P.M. KST THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everybody. Before I discuss the G20, I want to briefly comment on the agreement in Iraq that’s taken place on the framework for a new government. There’s still challenges to overcome, but all indications are that[Read More…]
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G-20: Fact Sheet on a New Global Framework to Fund Innovative SME Finance Models
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today, President Obama, in partnership with Canada, the Republic of Korea, and the multilateral development banks, launched a global framework for financing the winning proposals of the G-20 SME Finance Challenge and other successful models. This framework provides a vehicle for interested donors and investors to[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on Sustainable External Imbalances and Orderly Global Adjustment
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. G-20 Leaders today launched the Seoul Action Plan, outlining their commitment to pursue the policies needed to deliver a strong, durable recovery that is not weakened by return to past imbalances. Unleashing domestic demand in surplus countries can support strong global growth as deficit countries increase[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on International Monetary Fund Reform
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. At the Pittsburgh Summit, President Obama led the G-20 in calling for enhancing the role of dynamic emerging market and developing countries in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In response to that call, today in Seoul G-20 Leaders agreed to a historic and comprehensive reform of[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on U.S. Financial Reform and the G-20 Leaders’ Agenda
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. In July, President Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, an historic financial reform bill, and one consistent with the key priorities that he laid out a year ago. The bill puts the U.S. at the forefront of global financial reform and[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on a Shared Commitment to Fighting Corruption
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today, the President joined other G-20 leaders in releasing a comprehensive Action Plan to strengthen anti-corruption efforts worldwide. With this initiative, the G-20 signaled its commitment to fighting corruption in the public and private sectors and ensuring that corrupt officials cannot access our financial institutions or[Read More…]
G-20: Fact Sheet on the U.S. Global Development Policy and the G-20 Development Framework
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 12, 2010. Today, at the Seoul Summit, G-20 issued a statement that includes principles on development and a comprehensive multi-year Plan of Action for future G-20 engagement. The G20’s plan includes actions on infrastructure, trade, human resource development, private sector investment and job creation, food security, domestic resource[Read More…]
Community Forum At Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A special community forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, November 15, at Rich East High School, 300 Sauk Trail, Park Forest. The forum will be in the east cafeteria. School administrators, staff members and Rich Township School District 227 board members will be on hand to[Read More…]
10 Marian Catholic Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
Marian Catholic High School’s National Letter of Intent signees on Wednesday include- seated, from left- Briana Clark (Crete), Shawna Sadler (Chicago), Alexis DiGiovanni (Chicago Heights), Barbara Jean Vega (Flossmoor); back, from left- Hannah Conway (Oak Forest), Becca Gray (Crete), Rachel Glenn (Chicago), Jasmine Matthews (Matteson), Simone Law (South Holland) and[Read More…]
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano on Veterans Day
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010. “Today we honor those that previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces as well as those that are currently placing their lives in danger both at home and abroad to protect our country and its citizens. I am proud to recognize and honor the men and[Read More…]
