Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood today announced that the United States and Israel have reached an Open-Skies aviation agreement that will liberalize U.S.-Israel air services for the carriers of both countries. Israel becomes the 97th U.S. Open-Skies partner. “This agreement is good news for both[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Clinton Press Availability in Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. This has been a productive conference and I am pleased that NATO and all of the participants persevere in the face of some unusual logistical challenges. And I once again want to thank the government and people of Estonia for being[Read More…]
Illinois Weekly H1N1 Activity Information Estimates, April 23, 2010
Springfield, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010. Illinois H1N1 CumulativeVaccine Allocation*(As of April 23, 2010) Allocated 4,105,200 Ordered 3,588,700 Shipped 3,584,620 * The above table represents H1N1 vaccine allocation for the 10 million people in Illinois who live outside the city of Chicago. Chicago receives an H1N1 vaccine allotment for its3 million residents[Read More…]
H1N1 Flu: Situation Update, April 23, 2010
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010. Each week CDC analyzes information about influenza disease activity in the United States and publishes findings of key flu indicators in a report called FluView. During the week of April 11-17, 2010, nationally most key flu indicators declined slightly from the previous week. Overall, influenza activity[Read More…]
Volcano’s Eruption Delays UN Plan to Resettle Palestinian Refugees in France
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2010 – The volcanic eruption in Iceland has delayed plans to resettle a group of Palestinians in France because the refugees were unable to travel as a result of the aviation crisis sparked by the spread of ash over European skies in the past week, the United[Read More…]
UN Agency Forgives Debt Owed by Disaster-Hit Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2010 – The United Nations agency tasked with reducing rural poverty announced today that it has approved a debt-relief package for disaster-stricken Haiti in a bid to help the country get back on its feet after the calamitous earthquake that struck the Caribbean island nation in January.[Read More…]
UN Refugee Agency Dismayed by Impunity for Endemic Rape in DR Congo
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 April 2010 – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today spoke out against the large number of rapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), voicing concern at the impunity with which the attacks are being carried out. On average, 14 assaults have been recorded[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama at Naturalization Ceremony for Active-Duty Service Members
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 23, 2010 – 10:15 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Secretary Napolitano, for being here to administer the oath –for making it official. Thank you, also, for leading our efforts to achieve comprehensive immigration reform so that America keeps faith with our heritage as both[Read More…]
Statement by the Press Secretary on President Obama’s Meeting to Discuss the Situation in the Gulf of Mexico
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The President and First Lady’s thoughts and prayers are with the family members and loved ones facing the tragic situation in the Gulf of Mexico. The President was briefed in the Oval Office this afternoon by a number of senior officials including Department of Homeland Secretary[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Phillip J. Crowley, April 22, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. INDEX: DEPARTMENT Secretary Clinton’s first day in Tallinn / Productive meeting with Estonia FM Urmas Paet / Expression of appreciation for contributions to NATO / Discussed U.S.-E.U. bilateral ties / Working dinner hosted by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Senator George Mitchell in region /[Read More…]
