NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–11 November 2010 – As leaders of the world’s major economies gather in Seoul to discuss currency policies and trade imbalances, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today stressed the need to focus on improving the lives of the poor and achieving development goals such as slashing poverty and hunger. “I believe[Read More…]
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ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Military Policy Cutting In Half Separation Pay For Honorably Discharged Gay And Lesbian Service Members
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of New Mexico filed a class action lawsuit yesterday challenging the Defense Department’s discriminatory policy of cutting in half the separation pay of service members who have been honorably discharged for being gay. The separation pay policy is[Read More…]
ACLU Asks Holder To Investigate Bush For Violation Of Torture Statute
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 11, 2010. The American Civil Liberties Union today urged Attorney General Eric Holder to ask Assistant U.S. Attorney John Durham to investigate whether former President George W. Bush violated the federal statute prohibiting torture. The request, made in a letter sent to Holder, comes on the heels of[Read More…]
Nearly 10,000 Cholera Cases Reported in Haiti as Death Toll Rises – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 November 2010 – Some 9,971 cases of cholera, including 643 deaths, have been confirmed in Haiti, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today, citing figures provide by the Government, which also said that cases of the disease have been identified in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Poor sanitary conditions in[Read More…]
Operational Update with FOSC Rear Adm. Paul Zukunft, November 10, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2010. Chris O’Neil: Good morning, everybody. This is Lieutenant Commander Chris O’Neil, public information officer for the Unified Area Command. I’d like to advise everybody on the call that we have three subject matter experts from NOAA with us today in addition to Admiral Zukunft. We have[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and German Chancellor Merkel Before Bilateral Meeting
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010 – 5:22 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: It is a great pleasure to have a chance to meet with Chancellor Merkel. Not only do I have great personal admiration for her, but obviously the strong alliance between our two countries is one of the cornerstones[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Hu of China Before Bilateral Meeting
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010 – 3:47 P.M. KST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Just to address the press very quickly. It’s wonderful to see President Hu once again. We were just noting that it’s the seventh time we’ve had an opportunity to meet. And the U.S.-China relationship I think has become[Read More…]
President Conference with President Obama and President Lee of the Republic of Korea in Seoul
Seoul, Republic of Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 11, 2010 – 2:13 P.M. KST PRESIDENT LEE: (As translated.) Thank you, members of the press. On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Korea, I wish to welcome President Obama and his delegation on their second visit to Korea. As you know,[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama Honoring Veterans Day in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul, South Korea–(ENEWSPF)–November 10, 2010 – 10:53 A.M. KST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Yongsan! AUDIENCE: Hoaa! (Applause.) THE PRESIDENT: Oh, it is wonderful to be here. Give another round of applause to Army Specialist Courtney Newby for the great introduction. (Applause.) A few other people that I want to just make[Read More…]
Reporter: ‘Park Forest Really Has Its Act Together’
Commentary By Gary Kopycinski Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– That’s what a local reporter for another publication said to me Monday evening in the Board Room in Park Forest. "Park Forest really has its act together," the reporter said. "Very transparent." I like that. As a sitting trustee, hearing that from a[Read More…]
