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…]
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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…]
United States, Gates Foundation, Partner Nations Announce Proposed Contributions to Global Food Security Trust Fund
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. Today, a core group of finance ministers from the United States, Canada, Spain and South Korea, as well as the leadership of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, met at the U.S. Department of the Treasury to announce an initial contribution of $880 million for a new[Read More…]
Treasury Secretary Geithner Remarks at the Announcement on International Commitment to Fight Global Hunger and Poverty
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The following remarks are attributable to Treasury Secretary Geithner: We have just concluded an important meeting to launch the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. My thanks to Bill Gates, Minister Flaherty, Minister Salgado, Minister Yoon, President Zoellick and Minister Muhith for being here today. I[Read More…]
Wood Burning Stoves Recalled by SCAN Andersen Due to Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 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: SCAN Andersen 10 Wood Burning Stove Units: About 200 Importer:[Read More…]
BP Initiates Response to Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
LONDON–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. BP today activated an extensive oil spill response in the US Gulf of Mexico following the fire and subsequent sinking of the Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig 130 miles south-east of New Orleans. BP is assisting Transocean in an assessment of the well and subsea blow out[Read More…]
DOT Denies Requests for Waiver of Tarmac Delay Rule
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. The U.S. Department of Transportation today denied the requests of five airlines for a temporary exemption from the new rule limiting tarmac delays. As a result, all U.S. carrier flights covered by the rule will be subject to its terms effective April 29. “Passengers on flights[Read More…]
New Program to Help Small Businesses Compete for Government Contracts
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 22, 2010. U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced a new bonding education program aimed at helping qualified small and disadvantaged businesses compete for government contracting opportunities. In collaboration with the Surety and Fidelity Association of America (SFAA), the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged[Read More…]
UN and Partners Launch Online Tool to Monitor Funds for Haiti’s Reconstruction
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–22 April 2010 – The United Nations and the Haitian Government have launched an online portal to promote the efficient use of the more than $9 billion pledged by donors to help the country recover from January’s devastating earthquake. The Haitian Platform for Public Investment will help hold donors[Read More…]
