Salinas, California–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. Fresh Express, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiquita Brands International, is voluntarily recalling a specific selection of Fresh Express Romaine-based ready-to-eat salads with the expired Use-by Dates of May 13th through May 16th and an “S” in the Product Code because they have the potential to be[Read More…]
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In and Around Park Forest Week of May 24, 2010
The Aqua Center will hold an Open House Saturday. (Photo: PF Aqua Center) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- May 24, 2010. Did you know that in 2009 the Village of Park Forest received a major grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to undertake a major remodeling of the Aqua Center’s[Read More…]
Readout of Secretary Salazar’s and Secretary Napolitano’s Visit to Louisiana
GALLIANO, La.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today visited Louisiana to inspect the ongoing, unprecedented federal response to the BP oil spill—accompanied by a bipartisan Senate delegation including Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Senator Lisa Murkowski[Read More…]
Durbin Joins Great Lakes Task Force in Calling for Greater Authority for Army Corps to Prevent Spread of Asian Carp
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined twelve Senators in asking the Committee on Environment and Public Works to authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take several steps to prevent the spread of Asian Carp and other invasive species. The steps include conducting[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Robert Gibbs, May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010 – 3:17 P.M. EDT NOTE: Also participating in today’s Press Briefing are Admiral Thad Allen and Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change Carol Browner. MR. GIBBS: Good afternoon. As we get started today we’re going to hear from a couple of different people[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Reception Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010 – 3:50 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. It is wonderful to see all of you — some of you back for the second time. Some of you work for me, so you’re here all the time. (Laughter.)[Read More…]
Message to Congress from President Obama Re: Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. TO THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES: Today, I am pleased to submit to the Congress the enclosed legislative proposal, the “Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2010,” along with a section-by-section analysis of the legislation. This proposal will be another important step in restoring fiscal discipline[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting with Prime Minister of Lebanon Saad Hariri
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The President met today with Prime Minister Saad Hariri of Lebanon. The President commended the Prime Minister for his leadership and for carrying on his father’s legacy, and congratulated him on Lebanon’s term as President of the U.N. Security Council, where Lebanon is contributing to upholding[Read More…]
Statement from the Press Secretary on the President’s Call with Governors Jindal, Barbour, Riley, and Crist
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The President reiterated the Administration’s sense of urgency for dealing with the oil spill, assured the governors that the federal government is bringing the best science and expertise to the table and underscored his commitment to continuing our strong collaboration with the state and local governments.[Read More…]
Statement of President Obama to the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue
Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. To the participants of the U.S.-China Strategic & Economic Dialogue, Last summer, I was proud to welcome many of you to the White House as our two countries launched this Strategic and Economic Dialogue. I want to thank President Hu, Vice Premier Wang, State Councilor Dai,[Read More…]
