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…]
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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…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, May 24, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton Concluded the First Day of the China Strategic Dialogue Secretary Clinton Will Brief the Press at the Conclusion of the Meetings on Tuesday Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri in Washington IAEA Has Provided the US a Copy of Iran’s Letter to the IAEA[Read More…]
Governor Quinn Encourages Residents to Support Illinois Military Family Relief Fund
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 23, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today called on Illinois residents to donate to the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund. To date, the fund has distributed more than $11 million to Illinois military families to assist with the financial burden at home when a loved one is deployed overseas. “I[Read More…]
FDA Clears First 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Test Previously Available Under Emergency Use Authorization
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it has cleared the Simplexa Influenza A H1N1 (2009), a test for the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus in patients with signs and symptoms of respiratory infection. Until this clearance, tests for 2009 H1N1 Influenza were only available[Read More…]
AMA Urges Insurers to Adopt New Code of Conduct
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. The American Medical Association (AMA) today released its Health Insurer Code of Conduct Principles and called on all U.S. health insurance companies to adopt consistent corporate practices that will bring transparency and accountability to the multibillion-dollar health insurance industry. “Health insurers should provide access to necessary health[Read More…]
GAO Reports Lack of Data and Oversight on Interagency Contracts
WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)—May 24, 2010. A bipartisan, bicameral group of Congressional leaders on contracting issues released a new report Monday questioning the cost effectiveness of federal interagency contracts because they are poorly tracked and badly managed. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report – entitled Contracting Strategies: Data and Oversight Problems Hamper Opportunities[Read More…]
Senators Baucus, Grassley Introduce Bill to Create Job Opportunities for Veterans
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced legislation today to create job opportunities for veterans returning home from war and help businesses create jobs. “Our servicemen and women put everything on the line – leaving their families, their homes[Read More…]
President Clinton to Graduates: You Are in the Future Business
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 24, 2010. Delivering remarks at five separate commencement ceremonies this May, President Bill Clinton reminded graduates that their participation in building a better future – not just for themselves but also for our shared world – is essential to the health, education, and stability of future generations. President[Read More…]
