Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. On behalf of all of the American delegation, I want to thank our generous hosts, Vice-Premier Wang and State Councilor Dai, for their excellent preparation and the extraordinary time that has been given to this dialogue, along with the Chinese[Read More…]
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Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton at Signing Ceremony Launching the U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange
Beijing, China–(ENEWSPF)–May 25, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: I am delighted to join State Councilor Liu and Vice Minister Hao Ping at this magnificent national center for the performing arts. It is a personal pleasure for me to be here with all of you for the launching of this very important U.S.-China[Read More…]
Statement by President Obama on Signing of the Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Today, I signed into law the Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009. The legislation crystallizes the commitment of the United States to help bring an end to the brutality and destruction that have been a hallmark of the LRA across several[Read More…]
Fresh Express Recalls Romaine-based Salads with Use-by Dates of May 13-16th Due to Possible Health Risk
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…]
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…]
