NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010 – United Nations agencies are helping health authorities in Haiti carry out an emergency vaccination campaign after an outbreak of diphtheria in the capital, Port-au-Prince, a spokesperson with the world body said today. Cases of the disease were first reported on Saturday in Camp Batimat in[Read More…]
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Quick Progress in New Israeli-Palestinian Talks Vital to Thwart Spoilers – UN Envoy
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010 – As new indirect peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians get under way, a senior United Nations official warned today that rapid progress is vital in light of multiple challenges, including efforts by militants on both sides to derail the process. “After many setbacks and[Read More…]
Afghanistan: Top UN Envoy Speaks Out Against Deadly Kabul Attack
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010 – The top United Nations official in Afghanistan strongly condemned today’s deadly attack in the capital, Kabul, which claimed more than one dozen lives. According to media reports, the attack occurred during rush hour when a suicide car bomber attacked a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)[Read More…]
NATO Secretary General Condemns Suicide Attack in Kabul
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–18 May 2010. I strongly condemn the suicide attack today in Kabul, which has led to the death of Afghan civilians and ISAF soldiers, and injuries to many more Afghans. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this suicide attack, and I wish[Read More…]
Statement from Commerce Secretary Locke on New Residential Construction in April 2010
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released new residential construction data for April 2010. Permits for new housing units fell 11.5 percent in April, but housing starts rose 5.8 percent. Permits have grown 15.9 percent over the last 12 months, and starts have risen 40.9 percent. “Monthly housing[Read More…]
BP Agrees to Comply with Senators Boxer and Nelson Request to Turn Over Oil Spill Videos
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. This morning, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, chaired by U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), received a call from a senior official with British Petroleum (BP) indicating that BP has agreed to comply with a request made by Senator Boxer and Senator Bill Nelson[Read More…]
Congressman McDermott Blasts Republicans’ Deceptive Claims About TANF Emergency Fund
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. In their new “YouCut” project, House Republicans call for the elimination of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF ECF) describing it as a “new non-reformed welfare program.” One slight problem: the program they describe does not exist. TANF ECF does not include[Read More…]
House Panel to Hold Seven-Part Oversight Hearing Series on Deepwater Horizon Oil Rig Explosion
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. As the Committee with primary jurisdiction over offshore oil and gas drilling, the House Natural Resources Committee, led by Chairman Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), will hold a seven-part oversight hearing series to investigate the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and examine the future of America’s offshore[Read More…]
Children’s Giraffe Blanket Recalled by Rashti & Rashti Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Giraffe Security Blankets Units: About 44,000 Importer: Rashti & Rashti,[Read More…]
Representative Mark Souder (R-Ind) Resigns from Congress
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–May 18, 2010. What follows is the announcement of Representative Mark Souder (R-Indiana) that he is resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives. It is with great regret I announce that I am resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as resigning as the Republican Nominee for[Read More…]
